JP2016036386A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To arrange a proper display of a profit amount having been granted during a specific game.SOLUTION: In each round during a big win game, every time when a game ball is detected to enter a big winning port by a big winning port switch, a display of a current time prize ball number, which is the number of prize balls obtained by the current big win game, and a display of a cumulative prize ball number, which is a sum of the number of prize balls obtained in big win games already performed and the number of prize balls obtained in the current big win game, are continuously updated (Figs. (b) to (g)), and when the current time prize ball number reaches a stipulated number, after a stipulated number attainment presentation indicating attainment of the stipulated number is performed (Fig. (h)), till the big win game is finished, a display of the current time prize ball number thereafter is erased (Figs. (i) to (l)). In this way, the display content of the current time prize ball number can be made in accordance with the specifications (a maximum output balls) of a game machine so as to make the display content proper.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 49

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrangement ball.

  Conventionally, this type of gaming machine counts the amount of profit when it gives a profit each time a game ball enters a variable entrance that is open during a specific game. What is displayed is known. For example, in Patent Document 1, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit (specific result), the big prize opening (variable ball opening) is opened until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number of game balls are detected. A big hit game (specific game) that repeats the operation is executed, and during the big hit game, the number of prize balls that are paid out based on the game balls entering the big prize opening is added to the number of net increase balls. An apparatus for displaying numbers on a liquid crystal display device is disclosed.

JP 2007-20625 A

  By the way, during a big hit game, there may be a case where the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening exceeds the specified number, and the number of acquired winning balls is also displayed for the number of game balls that have exceeded the specified number. There is a case. However, in this case, there is a difference between the number of prize balls (spec) that can be paid out in one big hit game and the display of the number of prize balls to be awarded, which is not necessarily appropriate.

  The main purpose of the gaming machine of the present invention is to improve the game entertainment by optimizing the display of the amount of profit given during the specific game.

  The gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of executing a specific game that enables a game ball to enter the variable entrance based on the identification information displayed in a specific manner,
Profit amount display means for displaying a profit amount indicating the amount of profit given based on the game ball entering the variable entrance,
The profit amount display means includes
A first profit amount display showing the amount of profit granted in the specific game being executed;
A second profit amount display showing the amount of profit granted in the specific game being executed and the amount of profit granted in the specific game being executed,
Updating the display contents of the first profit amount display and the second profit amount display based on a game ball entering the variable entrance during the specific game;
If the amount of profit granted during the specific game before the end of the specific game is the specified profit amount that can be granted in the specific game, The gist is that at least the first profit amount display of the first profit amount display and the second profit amount display is not performed until the game ends.

In this gaming machine of the present invention, the first profit amount display indicating the amount of profit given in the specific game being executed, and the amount of profit given in the executed specific game are given in the specific game being executed. And a second profit amount display that shows the amount of profit that has been added, based on the fact that the game ball enters the variable entrance during the specific game, the first profit amount display and the second profit amount display When the display contents of the profit amount display are updated, and the amount of profit granted during the specific game is the specified profit amount that can be granted in the specific game before the specific game ends during the specific game Thereafter, at least the first profit amount display is not performed among the first profit amount display and the second profit amount display until the specific game is ended.
As a result, the specifications relating to the profit amount of the gaming machine and the display content of the profit amount display can be prevented from deviating, and the display of the amount of profit given during the specific game can be optimized. . As a result, the game entertainment can be improved by optimizing the profit amount display.
Here, in “at least the first profit amount display of the first profit amount display and the second profit amount display is not performed”, the second profit amount display is performed and the first profit amount display is performed. And a mode in which the first profit amount display and the second profit amount display are not performed are included.

In such a gaming machine of the present invention,
In the case where the profit amount display means is in the specific game and the amount of profit given during the specific game before the end of the specific game becomes a specified profit amount that can be given in the specific game After this, when the specific game ends at least the first profit amount display of the first profit amount display and the second profit amount display including the amount of profit granted until the specific game ends. Alternatively, it may be performed after the specific game is over.

In this way, when the specific game is finished or after the specific game is finished, the player can recognize an increase in the amount of profits given in the specific game. , Game entertainment can be further improved.
Here, “when the specific game is finished” can be exemplified when the end effect (ending effect or the like) for notifying the end of the specific game is being executed. Can exemplify when the variation display of the identification information is resumed after the specific game ends.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
The specified profit amount is notified when the amount of profit granted during the specific game becomes the specified profit amount that can be granted in the specific game before the specific game ends during the specific game. It is also possible to provide a prescribed profit amount notification means.

In this way, the prescribed profit amount can be recognized by the player by the prescribed profit amount notification, so that the profit amount performance of the gaming machine can be appealed to the player, and the gaming interest can be further enhanced.
Here, the “specified profit amount notification” can be performed in a form such as sound or light emission, in addition to a mode in which the specified profit amount is displayed on the display device. When the specified profit amount notification is performed by display, the specified profit amount display may be performed in an aspect that is easier for the player to recognize than the profit amount display (for example, an aspect in which the display is emphasized more than the profit amount display).

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the gaming interest by optimizing the display about the amount of profit given during the specific game.

It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the external appearance of the pachinko machine 10 of this invention. 2 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of an internal structure of the 2nd big winning opening 50. FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the structure of the symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display apparatus 41. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol display device. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen configuration of the effect display device 34. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a sub control board 90. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a main control process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a power-on process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a return process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol variation display related processing executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a big hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table for 1st special symbols. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table for 2nd special symbols. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a big hit fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a deviation fluctuation pattern table. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a first grand prize opening opening game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a first grand prize opening opening game monitoring process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a second grand prize opening opening game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 2nd big winning opening opening game monitoring process performed by CPU70a of the main control board. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific area entry game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a valid period monitoring process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a sorting device drive process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific area passage presence / absence monitoring process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game end process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of the time change regarding the opening control of the 1st big winning opening 44 and the 2nd big winning opening 50 before execution of the specific round in the long open pattern A, during execution, and after execution. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of the time change regarding the opening control of the 1st big winning opening 44 and the 2nd big winning opening 50 before execution of the specific round in the long open pattern B, and during execution. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the mode of the time change regarding opening control of the 1st big winning opening 44 and the 2nd big winning opening 50 before execution of the specific round in a short open pattern, and during execution. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of a time change regarding opening | release control of the 1st big winning opening 44 and the 2nd big winning opening 50 when a specific round is performed by the long open pattern A and a retry process is performed. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a prize ball payout-related process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an effect control process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an initial setting process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of an effect mode setting process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of transition of production mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol fluctuation effect process performed by CPU90a of the sub-control board 90. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game effect process (first half part) executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game effect process (second half part) executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an acquired prize ball number display process (first half part) executed by a CPU 90a of a sub-control board 90. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of an acquired prize ball number display process (second half) executed by a CPU 90a of a sub-control board 90. It is explanatory drawing explaining the display content of the number of current prize balls and the number of cumulative prize balls in the acquired prize ball number display process. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an error occurrence process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. It is a flowchart which shows the acquisition prize ball number display process (first half part) of a modification. It is explanatory drawing explaining the display content of the present prize ball number in the acquisition prize ball number display process of a modification, and a cumulative prize ball number.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine of a type (so-called seven machine type) in which a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the special symbol variation display, and the jackpot game is triggered by this will be described. To do.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing an external appearance of a pachinko machine 10 (game machine) according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a structure of this control circuit.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machine 10]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) in which the board surface is visibly arranged via a glass plate 12 (transparent plate) fitted in the front frame 11. The upper receiving tray 14 and the lower receiving tray 16 for storing game balls, and the launching handle 18 for launching the game balls stored in the upper receiving tray 14 to the game board 30 are provided.

  The front frame 11 is fitted into the main body frame 21 and can be rotated with respect to the main body frame 21 with the left side as a rotation axis. The main body frame 21 is fitted into the outer frame 22 so that it can be rotated with respect to the outer frame 22 with the left side as a rotation axis. The front frame 11 and the main body frame 21 are configured as a substantially rectangular plastic frame. The outer frame 22 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island facility of the pachinko hall.

  In addition, speakers 28a and 28b are provided on the upper left and upper right of the front frame 11 to play various sound effects and inform the player of the game state as the game progresses. The part is provided with a locking device 29 for locking the front frame 11 to the main body frame 21. In addition, a prepaid card type ball lending device (CR unit) (not shown) is provided on the left side of the front frame 11.

  The upper tray 14 is inserted into the CR unit on the upper surface portion thereof, and a ball lending button 24a for instructing lending of game balls within the range of the value balance (valuable balance) of the card inserted into the CR unit. A return button 24b for instructing the return of the card is provided. The upper tray 14 is provided with an effect button 26 for performing various effects in accordance with the player's operation at the center of the upper surface.

  The launch handle 18 is provided at the lower right portion of the front frame 11, and includes a touch sensor 18a (see FIG. 3) that detects that the player is touching the handle and a launch stop that temporarily stops launch of the game ball. A switch 18b (see FIG. 3) is provided. A launching device (not shown) for launching game balls stored in the upper tray 14 one by one is connected to the rotation shaft of the launching handle 18, and the launching device is provided when the launching handle 18 is rotated. The firing motor 19 (see FIG. 3) rotates, and accordingly, a game ball is launched with a striking force having a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the firing handle 18.

[Composition of game board 30]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a game area 31 surrounded by an outer rail 31a and an inner rail 31b. This game board 30 is arranged at the right part of the game area 31 and has a normal symbol operation gate 32 having a gate switch 32a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball, and a pattern arranged at the lower right part of the game area 31. A display device 40, an effect display device 34 disposed in the center of the game area 31, a center accessory 49 disposed around the effect display device 34, and a game ball disposed below the center accessory 49. A first start port 36 having a first start port switch 36a (see FIG. 3) for detecting an incoming ball, and a second start port switch 38a for detecting an incoming game ball disposed below the first start port 36. (See FIG. 3) having a second start opening 38 and a first big opening entrance for detecting the entrance of a game ball and counting the number of entrances, which is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 31 so as to be opened and closed. Has ball switch 44a (see Fig. 3) The first grand prize winning port 44 and a second grand prize winning hole entrance switch for detecting opening of a game ball and counting the number of entered balls, which are arranged to be opened and closed below the first grand prize winning port 44. 50a (see FIG. 3) has a second big winning opening 50, a general winning opening 45 that is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 31 and has a general winning opening switch 45a (see FIG. 3), And an out port 46 for collecting the game balls that have not entered. In addition to this, the game board 30 is provided with a windmill 48 for guiding and playing game balls flowing down the game area 31 and a number of nails (not shown).

  The second start port 38 is a variable ball entrance provided as an ordinary electric accessory, and a pair of left and right blade pieces 38c and a second start port solenoid 38b that operates the blade pieces 38c (see FIG. 3). And comprising. When the wing piece portion 38c stands upright, the second starting port 38 is in a normal state where the possibility of entering a game ball is relatively low (see the dotted line in FIG. 2), and the wing piece portion 38c is opened left and right. When the game ball is in the open state, the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than the normal state (see the solid line in FIG. 2). In this embodiment, in a normal state in which the wing piece portion 38c is upright, it is configured such that it is impossible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 38.

  The first grand prize winning port 44 is a variable ball entrance provided as a special electric accessory, and the first big prize winning entrance ball switch 44a (see FIG. 3), the opening / closing plate 44c, and the opening / closing plate 44c. Is provided with a first big prize opening solenoid 44b (see FIG. 3) and a first big prize opening discharge switch 44d (see FIG. 3) for detecting the discharge of the game balls that have entered. The first big winning opening 44 is normally closed by a closing plate 44c that is closed by the opening / closing plate 44c and does not accept a game ball. The open / close plate 44c is actuated by the solenoid 44b (rotating about the lower side as an axis) and opened to the near side, so that an open state in which the game ball can be easily received (open state, enterable state). The first big winning opening 44 is opened during the big hit game, and the first big winning opening entry switch 44a counts ten or ten game balls, or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds). ) Will be closed.

  The second grand prize winning port 50 is a variable ball entrance provided as a special electric accessory. The second big prize winning ball entrance switch 50a (see FIG. 3), the opening / closing plate 50c, and the opening / closing plate 50c. A second grand prize opening solenoid 50b (see FIG. 3). An outline of the configuration including the inside of the second grand prize winning opening 50 is shown in FIG. The second grand prize winning port 50 is normally closed by a closing plate 50c that is closed by an opening / closing plate 50c protruding forward from the storage port 30a (see FIG. 4) of the game board 30. In the case of a big hit game (specific game), the opening / closing plate 50c is drawn into the storage port 30a by the second big prize opening solenoid 50b to be opened, so that an open state (open state) in which the game ball can be easily received. The second grand prize opening 50 is opened during the big hit game, and the second big prize opening ball entry switch 50a counts ten or ten game balls. 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds which is a short opening time, and the details will be described later).

  Here, in the big hit game, the first big prize opening 44 is opened in the first predetermined round and the second big prize opening 50 is opened in the second predetermined round. This is done by opening the mouth 44 and the second grand prize winning opening 50 in a predetermined order. In the present embodiment, the first predetermined winning opening 44 is opened by setting the first predetermined round as an odd-numbered or even-numbered round and the second predetermined round as an even-numbered or odd-numbered round. The opening of the second grand prize opening 50 was repeated alternately. As a result, it is possible to shorten the connection time between rounds as much as possible and quickly digest the big hit game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a specific area 52 (so-called so-called specific area 52) having a specific area passage switch 52a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of a game ball in a cylindrical flow path is provided in the second grand prize winning opening 50. V region), a non-specific region 54 having a non-specific region passing switch 54a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of a game ball in a cylindrical flow path (so-called off-region), and the second big prize opening 50 A distribution device 56 is provided that distributes the game balls that have entered the ball and passed through the second grand prize opening ball entry switch 50 a to either the specific area 52 or the non-specific area 54. The sorting device 56 includes a sorting member 56a configured such that a projecting portion protrudes in a radial direction from a rotatable cylindrical portion, and a sorting solenoid 56b (operating (rotating) around the cylindrical portion. 3). In the non-driving (off) state where the sorting solenoid 56b is not driven, the sorting device 56 does not identify the game ball by tilting the sorting member 56a to the right side in the drawing as shown in FIG. In the drive (on) state in which the distribution solenoid 56b is driven (assigned to the region 54 (V non-passing side)) and the distribution solenoid 56b is driven, the distribution member 56a is on the left side in the drawing as shown in FIG. The game balls are distributed to the specific area 52 (V passing side) by tilting to (first state). That is, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 50 passes through either the specific area 52 or the non-specific area 54 through the mechanical distribution by the distribution device 56 and is discharged. The total number of game balls detected by the specific area passing switch 52a because it passed the specific area 52 and the number of game balls detected by the non-specific area passing switch 54a because it passed the non-specific area 54 is: Since it indicates the number of game balls that enter the second grand prize opening 50 and are discharged, basically, the ball enters the second big prize opening 50 and is detected by the second grand prize opening entrance switch 50a. It will match the ball of the game ball. In the present embodiment, the distribution device 56 is set to a predetermined operation pattern in a specific round (for example, the second round) among the second predetermined rounds in which the second big prize opening 50 is opened during the big hit game. Shall be operated based on. For this reason, there is a possibility that a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 50 in the specific round (second round) of the second predetermined round may pass through the specific area 52, and the second predetermined round Of these, the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 50 in rounds other than the specific round have no possibility of passing through the specific area 52.

  As illustrated in the configuration diagram of FIG. 5, the symbol display device 40 includes a normal symbol display device 41 capable of displaying and changing a normal symbol, and a special symbol display device capable of displaying and changing a special symbol. 42, and a round display unit 43 that displays a symbol indicating the specified number of rounds of the jackpot game (maximum number of rounds). The normal symbol display device 41 includes a left normal symbol display unit 41a and a right normal symbol display unit 41b configured using light emitting diodes (LEDs). In FIG. 6, an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display device 41 is shown. As shown in the figure, the normal symbol display device 41 includes a display mode in which both the left normal symbol display unit 41a and the right normal symbol display unit 41b are turned off (see the first row from the top in FIG. 6), and a left normal symbol display unit. A display mode in which 41a is turned on and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned off (see the second row from the top in FIG. 6), and a display mode in which the left normal symbol display unit 41a is turned off and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned on (see FIG. 6), and the left normal symbol display portion 41a and the right normal symbol display portion 41b are both lit (see the fourth row from the top in FIG. 6). . When the normal symbol display device 41 detects that the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32, the normal symbol display device variably displays by sequentially switching the four display modes, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed. The normal symbol is stopped and displayed in any one of the display modes. At this time, when the display mode of the stopped normal symbol is a specific display mode (for example, the display mode shown in the fourth row from the top of FIG. 6), the second start port 38 is set as a hit for a certain time (for example, , 0.5 seconds). When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32 during the normal symbol fluctuation display, the normal symbol fluctuation display is held up to four times, and when the current fluctuation display ends, it is held. The variable display is digested sequentially.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special symbol display device 42 includes a first special symbol display unit 42 a and a second special symbol display unit 42 b configured using a seven-segment display. A plurality of display modes (up to 128) are expressed by combinations with light extinction. The special symbol display device 42 corresponds to either the first special symbol display part 42a or the second special symbol display part 42b when the entry of either the first starting port 36 or the second starting port 38 is detected. The special symbols are variably displayed by sequentially switching the display state of the special symbol display section to be performed, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed, the special symbols are stopped and displayed in any of the display modes that can be expressed. At this time, when the display mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a specific display mode (winning special symbol), it is a big hit. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 42a is a first start port corresponding display unit that variably displays the special symbol based on the game ball entering the first start port 36, and the second special symbol display. The part 42b is a second start port corresponding display unit that displays a special symbol variably based on the game ball entering the second start port 38. Hereinafter, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a is also referred to as a first special symbol (special diagram 1), and the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b is a second special symbol (special diagram 2). ). In FIG. 7, an example of the display mode of the special symbol display device 42 at the time of big hit is shown. As shown in FIG. 7 (a), the first special symbol jackpot symbol (special figure 1 big hit symbol) includes special figure 1 special jackpot symbol (special figure 1 normal big hit symbol) and special figure 1 positive variation. One type of display mode is prepared for each of the special symbol (Special Figure 1 Probable Big Hit Symbol A) and Special Figure 1 Probable Big Hit B (Special Figure 1 Probable Big Bonus B) . Further, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the special symbol (special figure 2 probability variable big hit symbol A) which becomes the special figure 2 positive variable big hit A is included in the big special symbol (special figure 2 big hit symbol) of the second special symbol, As a special symbol (Special Fig. 2 probability variation big hit symbol B) which becomes the special figure 2 probability variation big hit B, one type of display mode is prepared for each. In addition, the display mode of the special symbol at the time of the big hit is not limited to the mode of FIG. 7, and may be displayed in any mode, and the type of the display mode of the special symbol at each big hit is also one type. It is not restricted to a thing, It is good also as what prepares multiple types. When a game ball enters one of the first starting port 36 and the second starting port 38 during the special symbol variation display, the variation display of the special symbol is suspended for up to four times for each starting port, When the current variation display is finished, the variation display of the special symbol that is held is sequentially digested. As will be described later, the number of holdings of the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed by the first holding symbol 35a, and the number of holdings of the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed by the second holding symbol 35b.

  Here, the special figure 1 big hit (the special figure 1 normal big hit and the special figure 1 probability big hit A, B) are the odd number round (the first predetermined round) of the opening operation of the first big winning opening 44 and the even number. A big hit game (8R big hit game) is performed in which the opening operation of the second big prize opening 50 in the second round (second predetermined round) is repeated a total of 8 times (8 rounds). Further, of the special figure 2 big hits, special figure 2 positive change big hit A is the total of the opening action of the first big prize opening 44 in the odd-numbered round and the opening action of the second big prize opening 50 in the even-numbered round. The big hit game (16R big hit game) is repeated 16 times (16 rounds), and the special figure 2 probability big hit B is the opening operation of the first big winning opening 44 in the odd number round and the even number round. The big hit game (4R big hit game) is repeated for a total of four times (four rounds) of the opening operation of the second big winning opening 50. In each jackpot game, when the opening of the first big prize opening 44 in the odd-numbered round is completed, the second big prize opening 50 in the even-numbered round is opened at intervals of an extremely short time (for example, 0.2 seconds). When the opening of the second big prize opening 50 in the even-numbered round is finished, the first big prize opening 44 in the odd-numbered round is opened at an interval of a very short time (for example, 0.2 seconds). It is supposed to start. After each jackpot game is over, the special symbol and the normal symbol change time is shortened (time-short state) and the normal symbol is changed until the special symbol change display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). The probability that the result of the determination is a hit (probability per ordinary figure) is set to a high probability (ordinary figure high probability state), and the opening time of the second start port 38 is extended when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. The electric support state (open extended state) is set. In addition, if the special symbol change display is performed a predetermined number of times (100 times) after the end of the big hit game, the electric support state ends and the electric support state does not exist. In this embodiment, the power support state is a state in which all three states of the normal high probability state, the short time state, and the open extension state have occurred, but any one or two of the three states are It is good also as the state which generate | occur | produced.

  In addition, as described above, in a specific round (second round) among the second predetermined rounds that are the even-numbered rounds, game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 50 by the sorting device 56 are distributed. May pass through the specific region 52 (V passing possibility). When a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 50 in this specific round passes through the specific area 52, the special symbol is displayed until a predetermined number of times (for example, 120 times) the special symbol is changed after the big hit game is finished. The probability that the result of the determination of whether or not is a big hit (probability per special figure, big hit probability) is set to a high probability (probability change, probability change state), and a high probability state with electric support is generated. On the other hand, if the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 50 in the specific round does not pass the specific area 52, the probability per special figure (big hit probability) is set to a low probability (normal probability, predetermined probability). A low probability state is generated with electric support. In the present embodiment, the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 50 in the specific round (second round) differs depending on the type of jackpot. Specifically, in the special figure 1 normal big hit, it is a short opening pattern that opens the second big prize opening 50 for an extremely short time (for example, 0.1 seconds), and the special figure 1 positive variation big hit A and the special figure 2 positive variation big hit. In A and B, the long open pattern A is used to open the second big prize opening 50 for a long time (for example, 29 seconds), and in the special FIG. Second), the second large winning opening 50 is opened for a long time (for example, 25 seconds), and then the long opening pattern B is set. That is, in the long opening pattern B, the opening of the second grand prize winning opening 50 for the short time and the opening for a long time are performed twice in the specific round. In the special figure 1 where a specific round is executed in a short opening pattern, it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second big winning opening 50 during the specific round, and the game ball can pass through the specific area 52 The property is also low. For this reason, the special figure 1 normal big hit is called “normal” big hit because it is highly likely that a low probability (normal probability) is set after the big hit game ends. In addition, since each specific big hit other than the special big hit 1 is executed with a long open pattern (long open pattern A or long open pattern B, long time pattern), it is more than the short open pattern (short time pattern). The game ball is highly likely to pass through the specific area 52, and a high probability (probability variation) is likely to be set (given a privilege) after the big hit game is finished. In the present embodiment, three types of 16R, 8R, and 4R are prepared as the number of open times (number of rounds) of the first grand prize winning port 44 and the second grand prize winning port 50. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Other round numbers such as 15R, 12R, and 10R may be prepared.

  Also, in this embodiment, if either of the special figure 1 probability variation big hit A and the special figure 2 probability variation big hit A, B is won, by executing a specific round notification effect at the start of the specific round, It is assumed that the player is encouraged to enter the game ball into the mouth 50 and pass the game ball into the specific area 52. On the other hand, if either of the special figure 1 normal big hit and special figure 1 probability big hit B is won, the same round production as the other rounds other than the specific round is performed without executing the specific round notification production when starting the specific round. By executing, it is assumed that the player is not prompted to enter the game ball into the second big prize opening 50 (passing of the game ball to the specific area 52). However, since the special symbol display device 42 distinguishes and displays each jackpot symbol separately, the player can check the display mode of the special symbol display device 42 by referring to a discrimination table or the like previously investigated. It is possible to determine whether is a special figure 1 normal big hit or a special figure 1 probability variable big hit B. Also, in Special Figure 1 Probability Big Hit B, the second big prize opening 50 is opened for a very short time (0.1 seconds) and then opened for a long time (25 seconds) in a specific round. After confirming that the winning opening 50 is opened for a long time, it is possible to watch the game ball entering the second large winning opening 50 and the passing of the game ball to the specific area 52.

  The effect display device 34 is configured as a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and various effect displays such as a change display of effect symbols, a reach effect, and a notice effect are performed on the display screen. As shown in the screen configuration illustrated in FIG. 8, the effect display device 34 of the present embodiment has three effect symbols (pseudo special symbols) that are arranged side by side and are composed of characters and numbers. , First identification information) 34L, 34M, 34R, and a background symbol (not shown). The effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R (first identification information) are displayed near the center of the display area of the effect display device 34. The effect display device 34 displays the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R in a variable manner when the game ball enters the first start port 36 and when the game ball enters the second start port 38. . The production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are variably displayed so as to scroll at a high speed from the top to the bottom when the variation display is started, and when the execution time (variation time) of the variation display elapses, the effect on the left is displayed. The symbols 34L, the effect symbol 34R on the right, and the effect symbol 34M in the middle are stopped and displayed in this order. At this time, when the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R do not coincide with each other, a simple disengagement without reach is reached, and when the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R coincide with each other, reach is reached. Then, when the middle production symbol 34M is stopped with a predetermined reach production, if the middle production symbol 34M and the right and left production symbols 34L and 34R do not match, the reach production pattern is lost. A big hit occurs when 34M and the left and right effect symbols 34L, 34R coincide. The result of success / failure of the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 34 is basically the result of the success / failure of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) displayed by the special symbol display device 42 described above. And corresponding.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the effect display device 34 blinks (changes display) in accordance with the change display of the special symbol, and lights up (stops display) with a predetermined symbol in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol. It also has a determination symbol (second identification information). The determination symbol has a first determination symbol 34a associated with the first special symbol and a second determination symbol 34b associated with the second special symbol, and each of the left corners of the display screen of the effect display device 34 ( It is displayed smaller than the effect symbols 34L, 34M, 34R (first identification information) at a position away from the center of the display area. Specifically, the first determination symbol 34a and the second determination symbol 34b are stopped and displayed at the first symbol (for example, the symbol “◯”) based on the corresponding special symbol being stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol. Based on the fact that the stop symbol is displayed with the off symbol, the stop symbol is displayed with the second symbol (for example, the symbol “x”).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the effect display device 34 includes a launch area notification display unit 34 c that indicates which area of the game area 31 should be ejected with a game ball depending on the current game state. The firing area notification display unit 34c is in a gaming state where the current gaming state needs to be left-handed (launching to the first area of the gaming area 31), which will be described later (in the present embodiment, in a normal gaming state that is not a big hit game). Displayed in different display modes depending on whether the game is in a game state that requires a right strike (launching to the second area of the game area 31) (in the present embodiment, during a big hit game or in a state where there is electric support). I do. Specifically, when the current game state is a game state that requires left-handed (launching of the game area 31 to the first area), it is displayed in the first mode (“left arrow” image). When the game state requires right strike (launching of the game area 31 to the second area), the game is displayed in the second mode (image of “right arrow”). In the present embodiment, the firing region notification display unit 34c always displays in one of the display modes, and the player can view the firing region notification display unit 34c to determine whether the player is playing a game or not. Even in a gaming state, it is possible to confirm the firing direction (gaming state). It should be noted that the launch area notification display unit 34c is in an advantageous state (a big hit game, a special high probability state, a normal high probability state, a short time state, an open extended state) when the special symbol is not variably displayed. No display may be performed during non-games, such as when the player is not firing a game ball. In the present embodiment, the launch area notification display unit 34c is provided in the effect display device 34 controlled by the sub-control board 90 (sub-control unit). The symbol display device 40 may be provided.

  Further, a first reserved symbol 35a and a second reserved symbol 35b are also displayed in the display screen of the effect display device 34. The first reserved symbol 35a is displayed one by one in order from the left whenever a game ball enters the first starting port 36 while the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed. Every time the display is started, the display is erased in the reverse order from that at the time of starting entry. The second reserved symbol 35b is also displayed one by one in order from the left whenever a game ball enters the second starting port 38 while the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed. Every time the display is started, the display is erased in the reverse order from that at the time of starting entry.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment configured as described above, the first start port 36 is arranged below the effect display device 34 (center accessory 49), and the player can play a normal game that is not a big hit game. By rotating the firing handle 18 (so-called left-handed) so that the game ball flows down to the left side region (first region) of the game region 31, the game ball can enter the first start port 36. . Further, the normal symbol operation gate 32 is arranged on the right side of the effect display device 34 and the second starting port 38 is arranged below the first starting port 36, and the player rotates the launch handle 18 to the right as much as possible. The game ball can be passed through the normal symbol operation gate 32 by making a so-called right-handed to cause the game ball to fire. When the normal symbol hits and the second start port 38 opens, the player can By continuing the hitting, the game ball can enter the second start port 38. Furthermore, the first grand prize opening 44 and the second big prize opening 50 are arranged in the lower right part of the game area 31, and when the big hit game is started, the player hits the game ball by making a right hit. It is possible to flow down to the right area (second area) of the area 31 and enter the first grand prize winning port 44 or the second big prize winning opening 50 in the open state. In the special figure 1 normal big hit in which the specific round (second round) is executed with the short opening pattern, the second big winning opening 50 is opened in the specific round, but the time is extremely short (0.1 Second), it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second grand prize opening 50.

[Configuration of control circuit]
Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described with reference mainly to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 70 (main control unit) that controls the basic progress of the game and a payout control board that controls the payout of prize balls and balls. 80, a sub-control board 90 (sub-control unit) that controls the overall control of various effects performed in accordance with the progress of the game, a launch control board 100 that controls the game ball, and a power source for the pachinko machine 10 A control board such as an external terminal board 110 for controlling the communication between the power supply board 105 for controlling and the hall computer 115 provided in the hall in which the pachinko machine 10 is installed is configured. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logic operations and calculation operations, a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, a RAM that temporarily stores data when the programs are executed, and various controls. A timer that measures the necessary time (system timer), a peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with peripheral devices, an oscillator that outputs a clock for CPU operations, and a watch that monitors CPU runaway Various peripheral LSIs such as a dog timer and a CTC (counter timer circuit) that periodically generates an interrupt signal are connected to each other by a bus. In FIG. 3, only the CPU 70 a, ROM 70 b, and RAM 70 c of the main control board 70 among the various devices mounted on each control board are shown, and the other parts are not shown. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the sub-control board 90 that forms part of the control circuit. In the present embodiment, the sub-control board 90 is a sub-control section. However, control sections other than the main control section, for example, other control sections such as the payout control board 80 and the launch control board 100 can also be called sub-control sections. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 70 receives signals from the first start port switch 36a and the second start port switch 38a as signals necessary for controlling the basic progress of the game. An input signal and an operation signal from the RAM clear switch 71 directly instructing to clear (initialize) the RAM of each control board such as the RAM 70c of the main control board 70 and the RAM 90c (see FIG. 9) of the sub control board 90 are directly input. At the same time, a passing signal from the gate switch 32a, a signal from the first grand prize winning ball entrance switch 44a, a discharge signal from the first big prize winning outlet discharge switch 44d, and a signal from the second grand prize winning ball entrance switch 50a. A relay signal includes a ball entry signal, a detection signal from the specific area passage switch 52a, a detection signal from the non-specific area passage switch 54a, a ball reception signal from the general winning opening switch 45a Is input through the plate 72. From the main control board 70, a control signal to the symbol display board 40a for controlling display of the symbol display device 40, a drive signal to the second start opening solenoid 38b, a drive signal to the first big prize opening solenoid 44b, the second A drive signal to the big prize opening solenoid 50b, a drive signal to the distribution solenoid 56b, and the like are output via the relay terminal plate 72. The main control board 70 communicates with the payout control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the launch control board 100 (communication via the payout control board 80), and exchanges various command signals (commands, drive signals, etc.) and data. It is carried out. In addition, an operation signal or the like from an on / off switch 107 that switches on / off the power of the pachinko machine 10 is input to the main control board 70 via the power supply board 105. When the on / off switch 107 is operated and an operation signal instructing switching from power off to on is input, the main control board 70 executes power on processing necessary for power on such as initialization processing, and turns on / off. When the switch 107 is operated to input an operation signal for instructing switching from power ON to OFF, power shutdown processing necessary for power shutdown such as backup of various information is executed. Further, the main control board 70 can communicate with the hall computer 115 via the external control board 110, and transmits the operation status of the pachinko machine 10 or transmits an error signal when an abnormality occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control board 80 directly receives a detection signal from a frame opening switch 81 for detecting the opening of the front frame 11 as a signal necessary for performing control related to payout of award balls and ball rentals. The operation signals from the ball lending button 24a and the return button 24b are input via the ball lending display board 82 and the relay terminal board 83, and are received from the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 for detecting the payout of the prize ball. A detection signal is input via the relay terminal board 87. From the payout control board 80, a drive signal to the payout motor 86 for paying out the prize balls is output via the relay terminal board 87. The payout control board 80 communicates with the main control board 70 and the launch control board 100, and exchanges various command signals and data. In the present embodiment, every time the first grand prize opening entrance switch 44a or the second grand prize opening entrance switch 50a detects one game ball, that is, the first grand prize opening 44 or the second grand prize opening 50. Each time one game ball enters, 15 prize balls are paid out. Since the maximum number (prescribed number) of game balls that can enter the first grand prize opening 44 or the second big prize opening 50 during one round is 10, the maximum number of prize balls that can be paid out in one round is 150. For this reason, in the special figure 1 normal big hit and the special figure 1 probable big hits A and B in which the number of rounds to be executed is 8 rounds, the maximum number of prize balls that can be paid out (upper prize ball number) is 1200. In the special figure 2 probability variable hit A with 16 rounds, the upper limit prize ball number is 2400, and in the special figure 2 probability variable hit B with 4 rounds executed, the upper limit prize ball number is 600.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the sub control board 90 includes a CPU 90a, a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, and the like, receives various command signals from the main control board 70, and produces a game according to the commands. The sub-control board 90 is a decoration for driving the effect display control board 91 for controlling the effect display device 34, the amplifier board 92 for driving the various speakers 28a and 28b, the various LED lamps 93a, and operating the movable accessory. The decoration drive board 93 that drives the motor 93b, the effect button board 94 that is provided on the effect button 26 and that receives an operation signal from the operation detection switch 27 that detects the operation of the effect button 26, and the like are connected.

  The firing control board 100 detects a detection signal from the touch sensor 18a, an operation signal from the firing stop switch 18b, a detection signal from the lower tray full switch 102 that detects that the game ball is full in the lower tray 16 and the like. And a pulse signal for driving is output to the firing motor 19. The launch control board 100 drives the launch motor 19 to launch a game ball when the launch handle 18 is rotated, the touch sensor 18a is on, the launch stop switch 18b is off, and the lower tray full switch 102 is off. When either the touch sensor 18a is turned off, the firing stop switch 18b is turned on, or the lower tray full tank switch 102 is turned on, the driving of the firing motor 19 is stopped and the launch of the game ball is stopped. Further, the launch control board 100 communicates with the main control board 70 via the payout control board 80, and data regarding the operation state of the launch handle 18 such as a detection signal from the touch sensor 18 a is sent via the payout control board 80. Transmit to the main control board 70.

[Main control processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment thus configured will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main control process executed by the CPU 70a of the main control board 70. This process is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. The main control process executes a power-on process necessary for power-on such as an initialization process (S10), then a game start process (S12), a normal symbol game process (S14), and a normal symbol-based game process (S16). ), Special symbol game process (S18), jackpot game process (S20), first big prize opening opening game monitoring process (S22), second big prize opening opening game monitoring process (S24), valid period The monitoring process (S26), the sorting apparatus driving process (S28), the specific area passage presence / absence monitoring process (S30), and the prize ball payout related process (S32) are repeatedly executed. In this embodiment, since the time required for the processes of S12 to S32 is about 4 msec, these processes are repeatedly executed at an interval of about 4 msec. The main control board 70 advances the entire game of the pachinko machine 10 by transmitting various commands to the control board in charge and executing the processes according to the commands in accordance with the execution of these processes.

[Power-on processing]
The power-on process in S10 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the power-on process is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first performs an initial setting (S100). Specifically, the initial setting is performed by setting the stack pointer to a predetermined value or permitting writing to the RAM 90c. Next, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 71 is turned off (S102) and whether or not there is a backup (whether or not the backup flag is on) (S104). If it is determined in S102 that the RAM clear switch 71 is not turned off, that is, is on, or if it is determined in S104 that no backup exists even if the RAM clear switch 71 is off, various information stored in the RAM 70c is stored. A RAM clear process for initializing is performed (S106), and the power-on process is terminated. In S106, it is also determined whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the backup by determining whether or not the checksum is normal. If the checksum is not normal (if the backup is abnormal). Advances to S106 to perform initialization processing of the RAM 70c. If it is determined in S102 that the RAM clear switch 71 is turned off, and if it is determined in S104 that a normal backup exists, a return process shown in FIG. 12 is executed in order to return the gaming state to the power-off state (S108). ), A return command is transmitted to the payout control board 80 and the sub-control board 90 (S110), and the power-on process is terminated.

  In the return processing of FIG. 12, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 firstly receives award ball information relating to the number of award balls to be paid out, information relating to a setting condition of a big hit game flag indicating whether or not a big hit game is being played, Data to be backed up such as information on the number of rounds and error information on various errors is read (S120), and it is determined whether or not there is prize ball information in the read backed up data (S122). If there is prize ball information, a prize ball number designation command is generated (S124). If there is no prize ball information, the process of S124 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process of S126. Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game flag is on (S126). If the jackpot game flag is on, the jackpot game designation command corresponding to the progress status (number of remaining rounds) of the jackpot game before the power is turned off. (A jackpot game start designation command, a round start designation command, a jackpot game end designation command) are generated (S128). If the jackpot game flag is not on but off, the process of S128 is skipped and the next process of S130 is performed. Proceed to Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is error information (S130). If there is error information, the error occurrence flag is turned on as will be described later, so that the error occurrence flag is turned off (S132). If not, the process of S132 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process of S134. As described above, the error information is reset and therefore not backed up as a result. Then, it is determined whether or not there is other information, for example, information regarding the setting status of the probability variation flag or the variation shortening flag (open extension flag), information regarding the counter value of the probability variation counter or the variation shortening counter (S134), and the like. If there is such information, a game command corresponding to that information is generated (S136), and if there is no other information, the process of S136 is skipped. Based on each command thus generated, a return command is generated (S138), and the return process is terminated. For these reasons, when the power is turned off and then turned on again during the game, the game command is based on the backed up information about the prize ball information, the information about the big hit game, the information about the setting status of various game states, etc. Since it is generated, the game is resumed based on the backed up contents. On the other hand, since the error information is reset, the game is resumed with the error released regardless of the backed up error content. In addition, in the restoration process, the stack pointer is restored to the value at the time of power-off, the backup flag is cleared, the CTC cycle is set, and the used register is restored from the backup area of the RAM 90c. Things are also done.

[Game start processing]
In the game start process of S12, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first starts various sensors (the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 36a, the second start port switch 38a, the first big winning port entrance ball switch 44a, the first The state of the big winning opening discharge switch 44d, the second big winning opening entrance ball switch 50a, the specific area passing switch 52a, the non-specific area passing switch 54a, etc.) is detected and stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 70c. Information for determination (such as a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, a normal symbol success / failure determination random number, etc., which will be described later) is updated. When the game start process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process of S14.

[Normal design game processing]
In the normal symbol game process of S14, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the normal symbol hold is not the value 0, that is, the value 1 or more. The normal symbol is determined by decrementing only, and the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed (see FIG. 6) is determined based on the result of the determination. The normal symbol success / failure determination is performed using a normal symbol success / failure random number acquired based on the passing of the game ball through the normal symbol operation gate 32 and a normal symbol per-determination table. In some cases, a low-probability normal symbol per-decision table is used with a low probability of hit (for example, about 0.8%). A normal symbol per table determination table is used. Further, when the result of the determination is successful, the symbol is determined as a symbol for stopping and displaying the winning symbol, and when the result of determining whether or not the result is incorrect, the symbol is determined as a symbol for stopping and displaying any of the symbols that are lost. Then, the variation time of the normal symbol is set, the variation display of the normal symbol is started, and waiting for the variation time to elapse. The setting of the fluctuation time is set to a long time (for example, 30 seconds) when in the state without electric support, and is shortened to a short time (for example, 1 second) when in the state with electric support. When the variation time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol, and when the symbol that has been stopped is a winning symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 38 is set and the opening of the second starting port 38 is started. The normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated, and when the stopped and displayed symbol is out of the symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated without doing anything. The opening time of the second start port 38 is set to a short time (for example, 0.5 seconds) when there is no electric support, and is extended to a long time (for example, 5 seconds) when there is an electric support. Further, as described above, the second starting port 38 is opened by driving the second starting port solenoid 38b to open the blade portion 38c to the left and right. When the normal symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol per game process of S16. In this way, in the state with electric support, the probability variation that activates the variation time shortening function that shortens the variation time of the normal symbol and increases the probability that the result of the normal symbol's success / failure judgment is a hit (probability per ordinary symbol) The function is activated and the opening extension function for extending the opening time of the second start port 38 is activated. For this reason, the state with electric support of the present embodiment is also referred to as an open extension function operating state, a time shortening state, or a normal figure change state. Moreover, although only the form which operates these three functions simultaneously was illustrated, it can also be set as the form which operates any one function or any two functions.

[Game processing per normal symbol]
In the normal symbol per game process of S16, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 has reached the set time set in the normal symbol game process for the elapsed time (open elapsed time) after the second start port 38 starts to open. Whether a predetermined number (e.g., 8) of game balls are in the second starting port 38 or not. When it is determined that the elapsed time has not reached the set time and a specified number of game balls have not entered the second start port 38, the game processing per normal symbol is performed while the second start port 38 is kept open. Exit once. On the other hand, it is determined that the elapsed elapsed time has reached the set time, or it is determined that the specified number of game balls have already entered the second start port 38 even before the elapsed elapsed time has reached the set time. Then, the driving of the second start port solenoid 38b is stopped, and the game process per ordinary symbol is finished. When the normal symbol per game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next special symbol game process of S18.

[Special design game processing]
The special symbol game process of S18 is executed according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. When the special symbol game process is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 36a to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 36. Determine (S200). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the first start port 36, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved special symbols is smaller than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment) (S202). . When it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is less than the upper limit value, the number of reserved special symbols 1 is incremented by 1 (S204), and the information for determination (acquisition information) of special symbol 1 is acquired. Is stored in a predetermined determination information storage area of the RAM 70c (S206), and a first special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S208). Here, the determination information acquired in S206 includes a jackpot determination random number (a special symbol determination randomness determination) used in the case of the jackpot determination (special symbol determination) performed based on the game ball entering the first start port 36. Random number for determining whether or not the jackpot symbol for determining the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot (specific result), Information regarding the progress of the symbol variation game such as a variation pattern determination random number for determining the variation pattern of one special symbol can be exemplified. Further, the first special symbol hold time command includes a first special symbol hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the first hold symbol 35 a in the display screen of the effect display device 34. If it is determined in S200 that no game ball has entered the first start opening 36, or if it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing of S204 to S208 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S210.

  Subsequently, a detection signal from the second start port 38a is input to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 38 (S210). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the second start port 38, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved second special symbols is less than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment) (S212). . When it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is less than the upper limit, the number of reserved special symbols is incremented by 1 (S214), and information for determination (acquisition information) is acquired to obtain a predetermined value in the RAM 70c. Is stored in the determination information storage area (S216), and the second special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S218). Here, the determination information acquired in S216 includes a jackpot determination random number (a special symbol determination randomness determination) used in the case of a jackpot determination (special symbol determination) performed based on a game ball entering the second start port 38. Random number for determining whether or not the jackpot symbol is determined to determine the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (specific result), 2 Information related to the progress of the symbol variation game such as a variation pattern determining random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol can be exemplified. The second special symbol hold occurrence command includes a second special symbol hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the second hold symbol 35b in the display screen of the effect display device 34. If it is determined in S210 that no game ball has entered the second starting port 38, or if it is determined in S212 that the number of second special symbols has reached the upper limit value, the processing of S214 to S218 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S220.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S220), whether or not any of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is in a variable display (S222), the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is determined whether any of them is in the stop display time (S224). If it is determined that the big hit game is in progress, the special symbol game process is ended, and the process returns to the main control process to proceed to the next big hit game process of S20. On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in the variable display, and neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in the stop display time, it is not in the big hit game. 2. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is 0 (S226). If it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not 0, the oldest determination information of the second special symbol determination information (big hit determination random number) stored in the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) is determined. Reading (S228), the second special symbol variation display related process is executed (S230), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is 0, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold number is 0 (S232). If it is determined that the number of holds of the first special symbol is not 0, the oldest determination information among the determination information (big hit determination random number) of the first special symbol stored in the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) Reading (S234), the first special symbol variation display related process is executed (S236), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the number of holds for the first special symbol is also 0, the special symbol game process is terminated. In S226 to S236, when both the number of reserved first symbol symbols and the number of reserved second symbol symbols are not 0, the second special symbol variable display (holding digestion) is preferentially executed (see Fig. 2). Priority). Details of the variable display related process will be described below. The first special symbol variation display related process and the second special symbol variation display related process are both executed in common, and will be described with reference to a common flowchart (the flowchart of FIG. 16).

  In the variation display related process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on, that is, whether the current gaming state is a high probability state or a low probability state (S300). When the probability change flag is off, that is, when the current gaming state is in a low probability state, a big hit determination is performed using the big hit determination random number read in S228 or S234 and the low probability big hit determination table (S302). When it is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is a high probability state, a big hit determination is performed using the read big hit determination random number and the high probability big hit determination table (S304), and whether or not the determination result is a big hit. Determination is made (S306). An example of the big hit determination table is shown in FIG. FIG. 17A shows a low probability jackpot determination table, and FIG. 17B shows a high probability jackpot determination table. In the low probability jackpot determination table, the big hit determination random number is a value of 60 or 61 out of the values 0 to 796 (big hit probability of 1 / 398.5). A jackpot is assumed when the value is 60 to 79 among the values 0 to 796 (a jackpot probability of 1 / 39.85). In this embodiment, a common big hit determination table is used for the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  When it is determined in S306 that the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol determination random number is read from the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) (S308), and the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed is selected based on the read big hit symbol determination random number. (S310). Here, for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol, the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol illustrated in FIG. 18 is used, and for determining the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol, it is illustrated in FIG. A jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol is used.

  In the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol, as shown in FIG. 18, when the jackpot symbol determination random number is a value 0 to 159 among the values 0 to 399, the special symbol 1 normal jackpot symbol is selected. Fig. 1 Normal jackpot "(appearance probability of 40%). When the jackpot symbol determining random number is between 160 and 359, the special figure 1 positive variation big hit symbol A is selected and becomes" Special figure 1 positive variation big hit A "(50% When the jackpot symbol determining random number is 360 to 399, the special figure 1 probability variable big hit symbol B is selected and becomes "special figure 1 probability variable big hit B" (appearance probability of 10%). Here, the special figure 1 normal jackpot and the special figure 1 probability variable jackpots A and B, in this embodiment, both the 8R jackpot game is executed and the second big prize opening 50 opened in a specific round (second round). The opening pattern is different. That is, in the special figure 1 normal big hit, the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 50 in the specific round becomes a short open pattern, and the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 52 is low. It is a big hit mode with a low possibility of being in a certain state. On the other hand, in the special figure 1 probability variation big hits A and B, the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 50 in the specific round becomes the long open patterns A and B, and the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 52 is high. It is a big hit mode that is likely to be in a state with high probability electric support after the end.

  In addition, in the big special symbol determination table for the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 19, when the random number for big hit symbol determination is a value 0 to 239 out of a value 0 to 399, the special figure 2 probability variable big hit symbol A is selected. "Special figure 2 probability variation big hit A" (appearance probability of 60%), when the big hit symbol determination random number is 240-399, special figure 2 probability variation big hit symbol B is selected and "Special figure 2 probability variation big hit B" (Appearance probability of 40%). Here, for the special figure 2 probability variable big hit A, a 16R big hit game is executed, and for the special figure 2 probability variable big hit B, a 4R big hit game is executed. As for special figure 2 probability variation big hit A and B, the opening pattern of the 2nd big prize opening 50 which is opened in the specific round (the 2nd round) is long opening pattern A, the passage of the game ball to specific area 52 This is a big hit mode that has a high possibility of having a high probability electric support after the big hit game ends. Since the game is mainly based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the state with the electric support, if the big hit is drawn before the state with the high probability electric support ends, the state with the high probability electric support will continue. It becomes an opportunity to win a lot of balls (prize balls) at a time.

  Further, if it is determined in S306 that the result of the big hit determination is not a big hit, since it is a loss, a loss symbol is determined (S312). Although the detailed explanation is omitted, for example, the winning symbol can be set using a jackpot symbol determining random number and a not-showing symbol determining table. Of course, if a losing symbol determining random number is acquired separately from the jackpot symbol determining random number, it can be set using the losing symbol determining random number and the losing symbol determining table.

  When the stop symbol is determined in this way, a variation pattern table setting process for setting a variation pattern table is executed (S314). In this variation pattern table setting process, the big hit variation pattern table shown in FIG. 20 is set when the result of the big hit determination in S302 and S304 of the fluctuation display related processing is a big hit, and when it is not big hit, the fluctuation reduction flag is off. If there is, the deviation change pattern table for the state without electric support shown in FIG. 21A is set, and if the fluctuation shortening flag is ON instead of OFF, the deviation change pattern for electric support with state shown in FIG. This is done by setting a table.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the jackpot variation pattern table, various variation patterns (variation times) are provided in association with the variation pattern determination random numbers 0 to 255. As shown in FIG. In the table, various fluctuation patterns (fluctuation times) are provided in association with the hold number and fluctuation pattern determination random numbers 0 to 255. When the special symbol is variably displayed, one variation pattern is selected using these variation pattern tables. Among the variation patterns, the variation patterns P01, P02, P06, and P07 are respectively associated with normal variations A to D that variably display the effect symbols without the reach effect, and the change pattern P03 is associated with the reach effect. Normal reach for variably displaying the production symbol is associated, and the variation pattern P04 varies the production symbol with an effect (for example, a battle production in which a teammate character confronts an enemy character) with a higher expectation of winning than normal reach. The super-reach to be displayed is associated, and the change pattern P05 changes the effect design with an effect (such as an effect of developing a story using a friend character) that has a higher expectation of winning than normal reach or super reach. The story reach to be displayed is associated. In the big hit fluctuation pattern table, the random fluctuation for determining the fluctuation pattern is not associated with the normal fluctuation without the reach effect so that the player can have a higher expectation of hitting than when it is out of reach. Among fluctuations accompanied by effects, many fluctuation pattern determination random numbers are associated with the fluctuation pattern P04 (super reach) and the fluctuation pattern P05 (story reach). Also, in the deviation variation pattern table, the average variation time is shorter for the state with electric support in FIG. 21B than for the state without electric support in FIG. 3 to 8), the setting of the fluctuation times of the normal fluctuation patterns P01, P02, P06, and P07 and the respective fluctuation patterns so that the average fluctuation time is shorter than when the number of holdings is smaller (value 1 or 2). Is associated with a random number for determining a variation pattern. Each variation pattern table shows a table storing a small number of patterns for convenience, but actually, a table storing a larger number of patterns (for example, 20 or more patterns) is used.

  Returning to the variation display related processing of FIG. 16, when the variation pattern table is set in this way, the variation pattern determination random number is read (S316), and the variation pattern is determined using the read variation pattern determination random number and the set variation pattern table. It sets (S318). Then, the variation display of the special symbol is started (S320), the reserved number of the special symbol for which the variation display is started is decremented by 1 (S322), and a symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 ( S324), the variation display related process is terminated. In the process of S320 to S324, when the target of the current variation display related process is the first special symbol, the variation display of the first special symbol is started and the number of the first special symbol is decremented by a value of 1. This is a process for transmitting a command for holding digestion of the first special symbol as a command for holding digestion. On the other hand, when the current subject of the variable display related process is the second special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol is started and the number of hold of the second special symbol is decremented by the value 1, As a process of transmitting a command for holding and digesting the second special symbol. Further, the symbol variation start command transmitted in S324 includes a big hit variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command), and a big hit stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) when the big hit determination result is a big hit. Is included. In addition, when the result of the big hit determination is out, a deviation variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command) and a loss stop symbol (special symbol halt information designation command) are included. Receiving the symbol variation start command, the sub-control board 90 analyzes the command, determines the content of the effect to be performed on the screen of the effect display device 34 based on the analysis result, and generates a control signal (effect command) according to the determination. ) To the effect display control board 91 to control the effect display device 34.

  Returning to the special symbol game process of FIGS. 13 to 15, when the special symbol game process is executed after the variation display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is started, the first special game process is executed in S222. Since it is determined that either the symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S238). Since the variation time is determined according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, whether or not the variation time has passed is determined by determining the elapsed time since the variation display of the special symbol was started and the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. This can be done by comparison. If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the variation display of the special symbol being varied is stopped (S240), and a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S242). The sub control board 90 (effect display control board 91) that has received this symbol stop command ends the symbol variation effect on the effect display device 34. Then, a stop display time is set (S244), and it is determined whether or not the stop display time has passed (S246). Here, the stop display time is an interval from when the special symbol variation display is stopped until the next variation display is started, and is set to 0.6 seconds, for example. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol game process is executed after the special symbol stop display is made, it is determined in S224 that the stop display time is in progress. If it is determined that has passed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol (S248).

  If it is determined in S248 that the special symbol stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol, the big hit game flag is turned on (S250) and a big hit game start designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S252). Thereby, the big hit game is started by the big hit game processing described later. In addition, during the big hit game, in order to stop the probability variation function, the time shortening function, and the release extension function, the probability variation flag is turned off when the probability variation flag is on (S254, S256), and the variation shortening flag is set when the variation shortening flag is on. In addition to turning off and releasing extension flag off (S258 to S262), the special symbol game process is terminated, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process of S20.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S248 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, that is, a symbol that is out-of-game, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S264). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON, the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (S266), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter is 0 (S268). Here, the probability variation counter indicates the upper limit value of the number of changes of the special symbol that maintains the high probability state (special figure high probability state), and the value is set at the end of the big hit game. If it is determined that the probability variation counter is not 0, the process proceeds to the next step S274 while maintaining the high probability state. If it is determined that the probability variation counter is 0, the probability variation flag is turned off (S270) and the game state designation is performed. The command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S272), and the process proceeds to the next step S274. Thereby, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state. The gaming state designation command includes a setting state of a probability change flag indicating the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 and the like.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is on (S274). When the fluctuation shortening flag is not on, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated as it is. When the fluctuation shortening flag is on, the fluctuation shortening counter is decremented by 1 (S276), and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter is 0 (S278). Here, the fluctuation shortening counter indicates the upper limit of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the operating state of the fluctuation time shortening function (variation shortening of the special symbol and the normal symbol). Set. When the fluctuation shortening counter is not 0, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the electric support state. When the fluctuation shortening counter is 0, the fluctuation shortening flag is turned off to end the electric support state. (S280), the release extension flag is turned off (S282), a game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S284), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. Thereby, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed from the state with the electric support to the state without the electric support. Note that the gaming state designation command includes a setting status of a variation shortening flag and an opening extension flag indicating the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10.

[Big hit game processing]
The jackpot game process of S20 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the jackpot game process of FIG. 22 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is on, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being played (S400). If it is determined that the big hit game flag is OFF, the big hit game process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot game flag is ON, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to start the jackpot game (S402), and if it is the start timing of the jackpot game, the number of rounds corresponding to the type of jackpot game remains. The number of rounds is set (S404), and the execution round R is initialized to a value 1 (S406). The remaining number of rounds is set to 8 for special figure 1 normal big hit and special figure 1 positive variation big hit A and B, and to 16 if special figure 2 positive big change A is set. If there is, the value 4 is set. The information on the remaining number of rounds and the execution round R is stored in a predetermined jackpot game information storage area of the RAM 70c, and the information stored in the jackpot game information storage area becomes backup target data. If it is not the start timing of the big hit game, the remaining number of rounds and the execution round R are already set, so the processing of S404 and S406 is skipped and the processing proceeds to the next S408.

  Next, it is determined whether the remaining number of rounds is 0 (S407). If it is determined that the number of remaining rounds is not 0, that is, 1 or more, whether or not the execution round R is a specific round (second R in the present embodiment) (S408), odd rounds (first R, third R, It is respectively determined whether it is 5th R, 7th R, 9th R, 11th R, 13th R, 15th R) (S410). If it is determined that the execution round R is not a specific round but an odd round, the first big prize opening 44 is opened and a first big prize opening game process for performing a big hit game is executed (S412). finish. Further, the execution round R is neither a specific round nor an odd round, that is, an even round other than the specific round (any one of the fourth R, sixth R, eighth R, tenth R, twelfth R, fourteenth R, and sixteenth R). If it determines, the 2nd big winning opening opening game process which opens the 2nd big winning opening 50 and performs a big hit game will be performed (S414), and the big hit winning game process will be complete | finished. Further, if it is determined that the execution round R is a specific round, a specific area entry game process is performed in which the second big prize opening 50 is opened according to the specific round opening pattern to perform a big hit game (S416). The game process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S407 that the number of remaining rounds is 0, the big hit game end process described later is executed (S418), and the big hit game process is ended. When the big hit game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next first big prize opening opening game monitoring process of S22.

  The first big prize opening opening game process of S412 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the first big prize opening opening game process of FIG. 23, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the first big prize opening 44 is open (S500). If it is determined that is not open, it is determined whether the error occurrence flag is off (S502). The error occurrence flag is turned on when an error such as fraud or failure is detected during the big hit game in the first grand prize opening opening game monitoring process in S22 or the second big prize opening opening game monitoring process in S24. It is. If it is determined that the error occurrence flag is on rather than off, the first big prize opening game process is terminated. For this reason, when the error occurrence flag is on, the first big winning opening 44 is not opened and a new round is not executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the error occurrence flag is OFF, it is determined whether or not the first grand prize winning opening 44 is being prepared for opening (S504). If it is determined that preparation is in progress, processing necessary for preparation for opening the first grand prize opening 44 such as sending a normal round start designation command to the sub-control board 90 is performed (S506), and the first big prize opening opening game processing is performed. Is temporarily terminated.

  When the processing necessary for preparation for opening is performed in S506, it is determined that the preparation for opening is already completed when the first big prize opening opening game process is executed next time. The first grand prize opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that 44 is opened (S508), and the first big prize opening opening game process is ended.

  If it is determined in S500 that the first grand prize opening 44 is being opened, whether or not the specified opening time (25 seconds in this embodiment) of the first big prize opening 44 has elapsed (S512), It is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the one big winning opening 44 has reached a specified number (10 in this embodiment) (S514). When it is determined that the specified opening time of the first grand prize opening 44 has not elapsed and a predetermined number of game balls have not entered the first big prize opening 44, the first big prize opening 44 is opened. The first grand prize opening opening game process is temporarily ended while maintaining the above. On the other hand, when it is determined that the specified opening time of the first grand prize opening 44 has elapsed, or when it is determined that a predetermined number of game balls have entered the first big prize opening 44, the first big prize opening 44 is The first grand prize opening solenoid 44b is controlled to be closed (S516), the remaining round is decremented by 1 (S518), the execution round R is incremented by 1 (S520), and the first grand prize is won. The mouth opening game process is terminated.

[First big prize opening opening game monitoring process]
Here, the first grand prize opening opening game monitoring process in S22 will be described. The first big prize opening opening game monitoring process is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the first grand prize opening opening game monitoring process in FIG. 24, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first detects the entry of a game ball into the first big prize opening 44 by the first big prize opening entrance switch 44a. (S550) and if it is determined that a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 44, the remaining ball counter is incremented by 1 (S552). If it is determined that no game ball has been detected, the process of S552 is skipped. Next, it is determined whether or not the discharge of the game ball from the first grand prize port 44 is detected by the first grand prize port discharge switch 44d (S554), and the discharge of the game ball from the first grand prize port 44 is determined. If it is determined that the remaining ball counter has been detected, the remaining ball counter is decremented by 1 (S556), and if it is determined that the discharge of the game ball from the first big winning opening 44 is not detected, the processing of S556 is skipped.

  Then, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 1 second or 2 seconds) has elapsed since the closing of the first big prize opening 44 (S558), and the predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined that there is no, the first grand prize opening opening game monitoring process is terminated. When the first grand prize opening opening game monitoring process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next second big winning opening opening game monitoring process in S24. If it is determined in S558 that a predetermined time has elapsed since the closing of the first big winning opening 44, whether or not the remaining ball counter is 0, that is, the number of game balls that entered the first big winning opening 44 is discharged. It is determined whether or not the number of game balls to be matched (the number of deposits and discharges is equal) (S560). If it is determined that the remaining ball counter is 0, it is determined that no error has occurred, The first grand prize opening opening game monitoring process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that the remaining ball counter is not 0, it is determined that an error has occurred, the error occurrence flag is turned on (S562), error information is output (S564), and the first big prize opening opening game. The monitoring process ends. The fact that the error occurrence flag has been turned on is stored in a predetermined error occurrence information storage area of the RAM 70c, and the information stored in this error occurrence information storage area becomes backup target data. Thus, in the first grand prize opening opening game monitoring process, when the remaining ball counter does not become 0 even after a predetermined time has elapsed since the first big prize opening 44 was closed, the first big prize opening 44 It is determined that an error has occurred in which the number of game balls entering / exiting is inconsistent, and the error occurrence flag is turned on. As described above, when the error occurrence flag is ON, the first big prize opening 44 is not opened, and a new round for opening the first big prize opening 44 is not executed. In addition, the cause of the error that the number of game balls entering / exiting the first grand prize opening 44 does not match may be due to an illegal act of a player or a sensor (the first grand prize opening entrance switch 44a or the first grand prize opening discharge). For example, failure of the switch 44d), clogging of balls in the first grand prize winning port 44, and the like. For example, an illegal act of a player is to place (waiting) a game ball that can be operated by a player by wrapping a fishing line or the like in the first grand prize winning port 44, and the game ball is placed in the first grand prize. This is performed by causing the entrance ball switch 44a to detect it many times. Alternatively, as is widely known, it is performed by malfunctioning when the first grand prize opening entrance switch 44a detects a game ball by magnetism or radio waves. In addition, the error information output in S564 is performed, for example, by transmitting an error command indicating that the number of game balls received and discharged at the first grand prize opening 44 does not match to the hall computer 115 and the sub-control board 90. Done. Upon receiving this error command, the hall computer 115 notifies the hall manager of the occurrence of the error. In addition, the sub control board 90 that has received the error command executes an error notification process in a predetermined notification mode. For example, a control signal is output to the effect display control board 91 so that an error message is displayed on the effect display device 34, or a drive signal is output to the amplifier board 92 so that warning sounds are output from the various speakers 28a, 28b. The drive signal is output to the decorative drive board 93 so that the LED lamp 93a emits light in a mode different from the normal performance.

  Next, the second big prize opening opening game process of S414 performed when the execution round R is an even-numbered round other than the specific round in the big hit game process of FIG. 22 will be described. The second big prize opening opening game process is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the second grand prize opening opening game process of FIG. 25, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the second big prize opening 50 is open (S600). If it is determined that is not open, it is determined whether the error flag is off (S602). The error occurrence flag is turned on when an error occurs in the first big prize opening opening game monitoring process in S22 described above or the second big prize opening opening game monitoring process in S24 described later. If it is determined that the error occurrence flag is on rather than off, the second big prize opening opening game process is terminated. For this reason, when the error occurrence flag is on, the second big prize opening 50 is opened and a new round is not executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the error occurrence flag is OFF, it is determined whether or not the second big prize opening 50 is being prepared for opening (S604). If it is determined that preparation is in progress, processing necessary for preparation for opening the second grand prize opening 50 such as sending a normal round start designation command to the sub-control board 90 is performed (S606), and second big prize opening opening game processing is performed. Is temporarily terminated.

  When the opening preparation is completed by performing the processing necessary for the opening preparation in S606, it is determined in S604 that the preparation is not in progress, and the second big prize opening solenoid 50b is driven and controlled so that the second big prize opening 50 is opened. (S608), the second big prize opening opening game process is terminated. When the second big prize opening game process is finished, the big hit game process is finished, the process returns to the main control process, and after passing through the first big prize opening opening game monitoring process of the next S22, the second big of S24. Proceed to the winning opening game monitoring process.

  If it is determined in S600 that the second grand prize opening 50 is being opened, whether or not the prescribed opening time (25 seconds in this embodiment) of the second big prize opening 50 has elapsed (S612), It is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the two major winning openings 50 has reached a specified number (10 in this embodiment) (S614). When it is determined that the prescribed opening time of the second grand prize opening 50 has not elapsed and the prescribed number of game balls have not entered the second big prize opening 50, the second big prize opening 50 is opened. The second big prize opening opening game process is temporarily ended while maintaining the above. On the other hand, when it is determined that the specified opening time of the second grand prize opening 50 has elapsed, or when it is determined that a predetermined number of game balls have entered the second big prize opening 50, the second big prize opening 50 is The second grand prize winning solenoid 50b is controlled to be closed (S616), the remaining round is decremented by a value of 1 (S618), and the execution round R is incremented by a value of 1 (S620). The mouth opening game process is terminated.

[Second big prize opening opening game monitoring process]
Here, the second big prize opening opening game monitoring process of S24 will be described. This second big prize opening opening game monitoring process is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the second grand prize opening opening game monitoring process of FIG. 26, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first detects the entry of a game ball into the second big prize opening 50 by the second big prize opening ball switch 50a. (S650), if it is determined that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 50, the remaining ball counter is incremented by 1 (S652), and the second big prize opening 50 is reached. If it is determined that no game ball has been detected, the process of S652 is skipped. Next, it is determined whether or not the discharge of the game ball from the second grand prize winning port 50 is detected by either the specific area passing switch 52a or the non-specific area passing switch 54a (S654). If it is determined that the discharge of the game ball from the player has been detected, the remaining ball counter is decremented by 1 (S656), and if it is determined that the discharge of the game ball from the second winning prize port 50 is not detected, the process of S656 To skip.

  Then, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds or 3 seconds) has elapsed since the closing of the second prize winning opening 50 (S658), and the predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined that there is no, the second big prize opening opening game monitoring process is terminated. When the second big prize opening opening game monitoring process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next valid period monitoring process of S26. If it is determined in S658 that the predetermined time has elapsed after the second grand prize opening 50 is closed, whether or not the remaining ball counter is 0, that is, the number of game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 50 is discharged. It is determined whether or not the number of game balls to be matched (the number of incoming / outgoing matches) is determined (S660). The second big prize opening opening game monitoring process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that the remaining ball counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the round performed this time is a specific round (S662), and if it is a specific round, a retry process is performed (S664). As will be described later, when a specific round is over and a predetermined time has elapsed after the second grand prize opening 50 is closed, the sorting member 56a of the sorting device 56 is tilted to the right side in FIG. It is in a state of being distributed to the region 54 (V non-passing side). For this reason, in the retry process, the distribution member 56a is once inclined to the left in FIG. 4 so that the game balls are distributed to the specific area 52 (V passing side), and then tilted to the right in FIG. This is performed by driving and controlling the sorting solenoid 56b so that the sorting member 56 operates (specific operation) so that the sphere is distributed to the non-specific region 54 (V non-passing side). By this retry processing, for example, a problem that the number of entering / exiting does not match because the game ball is caught on the sorting member 56a can be solved.

  Then, within a predetermined time (for example, 1 second or 2 seconds) after performing the retry process, the discharge ball from the second big winning opening 50 is detected by either the specific area passing switch 52a or the non-specific area passing switch 54a. It is determined whether or not (S666, S668). If it is determined in S666 that the discharged ball has been detected, the remaining ball counter is decremented by 1 (S670), and it is determined whether or not the remaining ball counter has reached 0 (S672). If the remaining ball counter is not 0, the process returns to S666 and repeats the processes of S666 and S668. If the remaining ball counter is 0, the second winning prize is determined that the retry process has solved the problem. The mouth open game monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, if the remaining ball counter does not become 0 even after a predetermined time has elapsed after retry processing, the error occurrence flag is turned on (S674), error information is output (S676), and the second grand prize is won. The mouth open game monitoring process is terminated. If it is determined in S662 that the current round is not a specific round, the processing of S664 to S672 is omitted, the error occurrence flag is turned on without performing the retry processing (S674), and error information is output (S676). The second grand prize opening opening game monitoring process is terminated.

  In this way, in the second grand prize opening opening game monitoring process, if it is a normal round other than the specific round, the second big prize opening 50 is closed and then predetermined as in the first big prize opening opening game monitoring process. If the remaining ball counter does not become 0 even after a lapse of time, it is determined that an error has occurred in which the number of game balls entering / exiting the second big prize opening 50 does not match, and the error flag is turned on. To do. Also, if the round is a specific round, the second big prize opening will be used when a retry process is performed to resolve a problem such as a game ball being caught on the sorting member 56a during the specific round, and the number of incoming / outgoing matches still does not match. It is determined that an error has occurred where the number of game balls entering / exiting 50 does not match, and the error occurrence flag is turned on. As described above, when the error occurrence flag is on, neither the first grand prize winning port 44 nor the second grand prize winning port 50 is opened. Therefore, a new round or the second grand prize winning port that opens the first grand prize winning port 44 is opened. A new round that releases 50 will not be executed (started). Note that the cause of the error in the number of game balls entering / exiting the second grand prize winning opening 50 is not the game balls caught on the sorting member 56a, but also the player's illegal acts as described above. Can be mentioned. For example, a game ball that can be operated by a player by wrapping a fishing line or the like is placed (standby) in the second big prize opening 50 (near the specific area 52), and the game ball is matched to the occurrence of an effective period. For example, by causing the specific region passage switch 52a to detect the specific region passing switch 52a. As described above, the game ball that has been placed in the second grand prize opening 50 and waited in the second prize opening 50 by the player's operation is placed in either the specific area passing switch 52a or the non-specific area passing switch 54a. If not detected, or if the specific region passage switch 52a is detected a plurality of times or the like, the number of input / output is inconsistent, so the error occurrence flag is turned on. In particular, when a game ball is detected by the specific area passing switch 52a (when the passing of the game ball to the specific area 52 is detected), a high probability state is set after the big hit game is finished, so the second big prize winning It can be said that the mouth 50 is easily targeted for fraud. In addition, the error information output in S676 is performed by, for example, transmitting an error command indicating that the number of game balls received and discharged at the second big prize opening 50 does not match to the hall computer 115 and the sub-control board 90. Done. Upon receiving this error command, the hall computer 115 notifies the hall manager of the occurrence of the error. In addition, the sub control board 90 that has received the error command executes an error notification process in a predetermined notification mode. For example, a control signal is output to the effect display control board 91 so that an error message is displayed on the effect display device 34, or a drive signal is output to the amplifier board 92 so that warning sounds are output from the various speakers 28a, 28b. The drive signal is output to the decorative drive board 93 so that the LED lamp 93a emits light in a mode different from the normal performance.

  Next, the specific area entry game process of S416 performed when the execution round R is the specific round (second R) in the big hit game process of FIG. 22 will be described. The specific area entry game process is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the specific area entry game process of FIG. 27, first, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the second major winning opening 50 is temporarily closed (S700). As described above, in the specific round of Special Figure 1 Probability Big Hit B, the second big prize opening 50 is opened for a very short time (0.1 seconds) to make it appear as a short opening pattern, and then the second big prize opening 50 is opened. It is executed with the long release pattern B that is opened for a long time (for example, 25 seconds). For this reason, in order to temporarily close the second big prize opening 50 as will be described later from the end of the extremely short "first opening" to the time of performing the "later opening" for a long time, S700 Thus, it is determined that the second big prize opening 50 is temporarily closed. If it is determined that the second grand prize opening 50 is not temporarily closed, it is determined whether the second big prize opening 50 is being opened (S702), and if it is determined that the second big prize opening 50 is not being opened, It is determined whether or not the error occurrence flag is off (S704). If it is determined that the error occurrence flag is not on but on, the specific area entry game process is terminated. For this reason, when the error occurrence flag is on, the second round winning opening 50 is opened and the specific round is not executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the error occurrence flag is OFF, it is determined whether or not preparation for opening the second big prize opening 50 is being made (S706). If it is determined that preparation is in progress, processing necessary for preparation for opening the second big winning opening 50 is performed, such as transmitting a specific round start designation command to the sub-control board 90 (S707), and the specific area entry game processing is temporarily performed. finish.

  When the opening preparation is completed by performing the processing necessary for the opening preparation in S707, it is determined that the preparation is not in progress in S706, and the second big winning opening solenoid 50b is driven and controlled so that the second big winning opening 50 is opened. (S708) A valid period for validating the detection of the passing of the game ball to the specific area 52 is generated (started) (S710), and the sorting device drive execution flag for executing the sorting device 56 is driven. After turning on (S712), the sorting solenoid 56b is turned on (S714), and the specific area entry game processing is terminated. The generated effective period is monitored by the effective period monitoring process of S26, and the driving state of the distribution device 56 (the distribution solenoid 56b) is controlled by the distribution apparatus drive process of S28.

  When the second grand prize opening 50 is thus opened (when the second big prize opening 50 is opened, an effective period is generated and driving of the distribution device 56 (the distribution solenoid 56b) is started), the second in S702. It is determined whether or not the big prize opening 50 is being opened, and the elapsed time since the opening of the second big prize opening 50 is C time (TC) or more (S716), whether or not the second big prize opening It is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered 50 has reached a specified number (10 in this embodiment) (S718). If it is determined that the elapsed time is not more than C hours and that the specified number of game balls have not entered the second grand prize opening 50, the elapsed time since the opening of the second big prize opening 50 is started. , It is determined whether it is not less than B time (TB) (S720) and not less than A time (TA) (S722). Here, the A time (TA) is the time from the opening of the second big prize opening 50 to the end of the opening when the specific round is executed with the short opening pattern. Second. This A time is the same as the time from the start of the second big prize opening 50 opening (first opening) to the end of the opening when the specific round is executed with the long opening pattern B. . Also, the B time (TB) is the time until the opening after the second big prize opening 50 (second opening, reopening after temporary closing) when the specific round is executed with the long opening pattern B. In this embodiment, it is 4.0 seconds. The C time (TC) is the time from the opening of the second big winning opening 50 to the end when the specific round is executed with the long opening pattern A, for example, 29 seconds. Become. This C time is the same as the time until the end of the opening after the second big winning opening 50 when the specific round is executed with the long opening pattern B. It should be noted that when the specific round is executed with the long opening pattern A, the time until the opening of the second big winning opening 50 is finished, and after the second big winning opening 50 when the specific round is executed with the long opening pattern B. It may be different from the time until the opening of is finished.

  If it is determined in S722 that the elapsed time since the opening of the second big prize opening 50 is not more than A hours, the specific area entry game process is terminated while the second big prize opening 50 is kept open. If it is determined in S716 to S722 that the elapsed time since the opening of the second big prize opening 50 is started is not C hours or B hours but A hours or more, the opening pattern is a short opening pattern. It is determined whether or not (S724). If the short opening pattern is determined, the second big prize opening solenoid 50b is driven and controlled so that the second big prize opening 50 is closed (S726), and the remaining number of rounds is decremented by 1 (S728). Round R is incremented by 1 (S730), and the specific area entry game process is terminated. Thereby, the specific round which opens the 2nd big winning opening 50 by a short opening pattern is completed.

  If it is determined in S724 that the opening pattern is not the short opening pattern, it is determined whether or not the opening pattern is the long opening pattern B (S732). If the long open pattern B is determined, the second big prize opening solenoid 50b is driven and controlled so that the second big prize opening 50 is temporarily closed (S734), and the specific area entry game processing is once ended. When the second grand prize opening 50 is temporarily closed in this way, when the specific area entry game processing is executed next, it is determined in S700 that the second big prize opening 50 is temporarily closed, and the second round winning prize opening 50 is started at the start of the specific round. It is determined whether or not the elapsed time since the opening of the two major winning openings 50 (previous opening) is B hours or more (S736). If it is determined that the elapsed time is not B hours or more, the specific area entry game process is terminated with the second large winning opening 50 temporarily closed, and if it is determined that the elapsed time is B hours or more, the second large winning opening 50 is determined. The second big prize opening solenoid 50b is driven and controlled so as to be re-opened (S738), and the specific area entry game processing is once ended. As a result, the opening (long opening) after the second big prize opening 50 in the specific round of the long opening pattern B is performed.

  When the specific round is executed in either of the long opening patterns A and B, after the elapsed time after opening the second big prize opening 50 becomes B hours or more, the second big prize opening is made in S700. 50 is not temporarily closed, and it is determined in S702 that the second grand prize opening is open, so it is determined in S716 that the elapsed time is C hours or more, or the second big prize opening 50 is defined in S718. Until it is determined that a number of game balls have entered, it is determined in S720 that the elapsed time is B hours or more, and the specific area entry game processing is terminated with the second big winning opening 50 opened for a long time. If it is determined in S720 that the elapsed time is equal to or longer than B hours, the specific area entry game process is terminated without proceeding to S722, S724, S732, and S734 (temporary closing process of the second big winning opening 50). Therefore, if the second opening of the second winning prize opening 50 is made at the timing when B time has elapsed in the long opening pattern B, the elapsed time is determined to be C hours or more in S716. Alternatively, the open state of the second big prize opening 50 is maintained until it is determined in S718 that a prescribed number of game balls have entered the second big prize opening 50. Then, if it is determined in S716 that the elapsed time is C hours or more, or if it is determined in S718 that a predetermined number of game balls have entered the second grand prize opening 50, the second big prize opening 50 is closed. The second grand prize winning solenoid 50b is driven and controlled (S726), the remaining number of rounds is decremented by 1 (S728), and the execution round R is incremented by 1 (S730). The process ends. Thus, the opening of the second big prize opening 50 in the long opening patterns A and B is completed (in the case of the long opening pattern B, the subsequent long opening is ended).

[Validity monitoring process]
Next, the valid period monitoring process in S26 will be described. This valid period monitoring process is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the valid period monitoring process of FIG. 28, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not it is within the valid period generated (started) in S710 of the specific area entry game process of FIG. 27 (S740). If it is determined that it is not within the valid period, the valid period monitoring process is terminated as it is. When the effective period monitoring process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next S28 sorter driving process. If it is determined in S740 that it is within the valid period, it is determined whether or not the release pattern of the specific round is a long release pattern (one of the long release patterns A and B) (S742). If the current big hit is either special figure 1 positive variation big hit A or special figure 2 positive variation big hit A or B, it is judged to be long open pattern A, and this big hit is special figure 1 positive variable big hit. If it is B, since it is the long open pattern B, it is determined that it is a long open pattern, and if the current big hit is the special figure 1 normal big hit, it is determined to be a short open pattern and therefore not a long open pattern. If it is determined in S742 that the opening pattern is not the long opening pattern but the short opening pattern, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the opening of the second big winning opening 50 is B hours or more (S744). As described above, the B time is a time for starting the opening after the second big winning opening 50 when the specific round is executed with the long opening pattern B. If it is determined in S744 that the elapsed time is not B hours or longer, the effective period monitoring process is terminated while maintaining the effective period, and the elapsed time since the second big prize opening 50 is opened in S744 is B hours or longer. If determined, the effective period is ended (S748), and an effective period end designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S750), and the effective period monitoring process is ended. The processing of the sub control board 90 that has received the valid period end designation command will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in S742 that the pattern is the long open pattern, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time since the opening of the second big prize opening 50 is D time (TD) or more (S746). Here, the D time (TD) is a longer time than the C time (for example, 29 seconds) until the second big winning opening 50 finishes opening in the long opening pattern, and can be set to, for example, 32 seconds. If it is determined in S746 that the elapsed time is not longer than D hours, the effective period monitoring process is terminated while maintaining the effective period. If it is determined in S746 that the elapsed time is longer than D hours, the effective period is ended (S748). Then, an effective period end designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S750), and the effective period monitoring process is ended. If a game ball passes through the specific area 52 during a period other than the valid period, the passage of the game ball is detected by the specific area passage switch 52a, but it is not effective, and whether or not the specific area has passed in S30. The specific area passing flag is not turned on in the monitoring process.

[Distributor drive processing]
The distribution device drive process of S28 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the distribution device drive process of FIG. 29, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the distribution device drive execution flag is on (S760). Since the distribution device drive execution flag is turned on in S712 of the specific area entry game process of FIG. 27 described above, it is turned on at the start of a specific round in which the specific area entry game process is performed. If it is determined that the distribution device drive execution flag is not on but off, the distribution device drive processing is terminated. When the sorting device driving process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next specific region passage presence / absence monitoring process in S30. If it is determined in S760 that the sorting device drive execution flag is on, it is determined whether or not the sorting solenoid 56b is on (S762). In the specific area entry game processing, since the distribution solenoid drive 56b is turned on after the distribution device drive execution flag is turned on in S712, the distribution solenoid in S762 unless the distribution solenoid 56b is turned off during the specific round. It is determined that 56b is on, and the elapsed time since the opening of the second big prize opening 50 is started is D time or more (S764), and whether or not it is B time or more (S766). ) And A time or more (S768). Here, as described above, for example, the A time is 0.1 second, the B time is 4.0 seconds, and the D time is 32 seconds. For this reason, until the A time elapses after the second big prize opening 50 is opened, the elapsed time is not more than D hours and B hours in S764 and S766, and the elapsed time is not more than A hours in S768. And the distribution device driving process is terminated as it is. In this case, since the distribution solenoid 56b is kept on, the distribution device 56 remains in a state of distributing the game balls to the specific area 52.

  If it is determined in S768 that the elapsed time from the opening of the second big prize opening 50 is A hours or more, it is determined whether or not the opening pattern of the specific round is a long opening pattern (S770). If it is determined that the opening pattern is not the long opening pattern but the short opening pattern, the sorting solenoid 56b is turned off (S772), the sorting device drive execution flag is turned off (S774), and the sorting device driving process is terminated. As a result, the distribution device 56 is in a state of distributing the game balls to the non-specific areas 54. As described above, the time A is the time for starting the opening of the second big winning opening 50 when the specific round is executed with the short opening pattern and then finishing the opening. For this reason, in the short opening pattern, when the short opening of the second big winning opening 50 is finished, the sorting solenoid 56b is turned off, and the sorting device 56 is placed in a state of distributing the game balls to the non-specific area 54. Become. On the other hand, if it is determined in S770 that the pattern is the long open pattern, the sorting solenoid 56b is turned off (S776), and the sorting device driving process is terminated without turning off the sorting device drive execution flag. Accordingly, when the elapsed time is equal to or longer than A hours even during the long release pattern, the distribution device 56 once enters the state where the game balls are distributed to the non-specific area 54. In the case of the long release pattern, the distribution device drive execution flag is not turned off and the distribution device drive execution flag is not turned off. In S760, it is determined that the distribution device drive execution flag is on and the distribution solenoid 56b is off in S762.

  If it is determined in S762 that the distribution solenoid 56b is off, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time since the opening of the second big prize opening 50 is B hours or longer (S778), and the elapsed time is B hours or longer. If not, the sorting device driving process is terminated with the sorting solenoid 56b turned off. On the other hand, if it is determined in S778 that the elapsed time is equal to or longer than B hours, the sorting solenoid 56b is turned on again (S780), and the sorting device driving process is terminated. Thereby, the sorting device 56 is in a state of sorting the game balls again to the specific area 52. If the sorting device driving process is executed after the sorting solenoid 56b is turned on in S780, it is determined that the sorting solenoid 56b is turned on in S762, and the second big prize opening 50 is opened in S764. Until it is determined that the elapsed time is equal to or greater than D hours, it is determined in S766 that the elapsed time is equal to or greater than B hours, and the sorting apparatus driving process is terminated. If it is determined in S766 that the elapsed time is equal to or longer than B hours, the distribution driving process is terminated without proceeding to S768, S770, and S776 (off operation of the distribution solenoid 56b). When the distribution solenoid 56b is turned on again at the timing when the time elapses, the distribution solenoid 56b is kept on until the elapsed time is determined to be D hours or more in S764. If it is determined in S764 that the elapsed time is equal to or longer than D hours, the sorting solenoid 56b is turned off (S772), the sorting device drive execution flag is turned off (S774), and the sorting device driving process is terminated. As a result, the distribution device 56 is in a state of distributing the game balls to the non-specific areas 54. As described above, in the long open pattern, when the elapsed time since the opening of the second big prize opening 50 becomes C hours or more, the second big prize opening 50 is closed and the elapsed time is longer than C hours. The distribution device 56 is changed from a state in which the game balls are distributed to the specific area 52 to a state in which the game balls are distributed to the non-specific area 54 when the time becomes D time or longer.

[Specified area pass / fail monitoring processing]
The specific region passage presence / absence monitoring processing in S30 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the specific area passage presence / absence monitoring process of FIG. 30, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not it is within the effective period generated (started) in S710 of the specific area entry game process of FIG. (S790) If it is determined that it is within the valid period, it is determined whether or not the passing of the game ball to the specific area 52 is detected by the specific area passing switch 52a (S792). If it is determined that the passing of the game ball to the specific area 52 is detected within the effective period, the specific area passing flag is turned on (S794), and a specific area passing designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S796). The area passage presence / absence monitoring process is terminated. Here, the specific area passage designation command transmitted to the sub-control board 90 indicates that the specific area passage flag is set to ON. On the other hand, if it is determined in S790 that it is not within the effective period, or if it is determined in S792 that the passing of the game ball to the specific area 52 is not detected even within the effective period, the specific area passing presence / absence monitoring process is terminated. To do. For this reason, when the valid period ends without detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 52, the specific area passage flag is not turned on, and the specific area passage designation command is not transmitted to the sub-control board 90.

[Processing at the end of jackpot game]
Next, the jackpot game end process executed in S418 of the jackpot game process of FIG. 22 will be described. This big hit game end process is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the big hit game end process of FIG. 31, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the error occurrence flag is off (S800), and determines that the error occurrence flag is on rather than off. Then, the process at the end of the big hit game is finished as it is. As described above, if an error occurs during the jackpot game, no new round will be executed thereafter, but if there is no unexecuted round, the jackpot game will not be terminated by the processing of S800. The special symbol display will not start. On the other hand, if it is determined that the error occurrence flag is off, the big hit game flag is turned off from on (S802), and it is determined whether or not the specific area passing flag is on (S804). If it is determined that the specific area passage flag is on, the probability variation counter is set to 120 (S806), the probability variation flag is turned on (S808), and the specific area passage flag is turned off (S809). Thereby, based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area 52 within the effective period of the specific round, a high probability state is set after the big hit game is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific area passage flag is OFF, the processing of S806 and S808 is skipped. Subsequently, the fluctuation reduction counter is set to 100 times (S810), the fluctuation reduction flag is turned on (S812), the release extension flag is turned on (S814), and a big hit game end designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90. Then (S816), the big hit game end processing is finished. Depending on the setting status of the probability change flag, the fluctuation shortening flag, and the release extension flag, the game conditions for determining whether the special symbol is changed, in other words, determining whether the special symbol is correct (hit determination), are determined. . In addition, except for the big hit game, the state in which all of the probability variation flag, the fluctuation shortening flag, and the release extension flag are off is a normal gaming state, and the state in which any of these flags is on is special. It becomes a state. Here, the jackpot game end designation command includes the setting status of the probability change flag, the fluctuation shortening flag, and the release extension flag, as well as the jackpot symbol that triggered the occurrence of the current jackpot game. Then, the sub-control board 90 that has received the jackpot game end designation command executes a jackpot game end effect or the like.

  Here, a description will be given of how time changes related to the opening control of the first big prize opening 44 and the second big prize opening 50 before, during and after execution of the specific round in each opening pattern. 32 is an explanatory diagram when a specific round is executed with the long release pattern A, FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram when a specific round is executed with the long release pattern B, and FIG. 34 is a short release. FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram when a specific round is executed by a pattern, and FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram when a specific round is executed by a long release pattern A and a retry process is executed. FIGS. 32 to 35 show how time changes from the end of the first round before the execution of the specific round to the start of the third round after the end of the specific round through the specific round (second round). .

  As shown in FIG. 32, when the specific round is executed with the long release pattern A, the opening of the second grand prize opening 50 is started from time 0 and the game ball enters the second big prize opening 50. The monitoring period for monitoring the number of discharges is started (validated), and the distribution solenoid 56b of the distribution device 56 is turned on so that the game balls that have entered the second grand prize winning port 50 are distributed to the specific area 52. Enable pass detection (generate a valid period). When A time (TA) has elapsed since the opening of the second grand prize opening 50 has started, the sorting solenoid 56b of the sorting device 56 is turned off, and the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 50 are designated as non-specific areas. 54 is assigned. Even if the distribution solenoid 56b is turned off, the monitoring period of the second big prize opening 50 and the specific area passage detection remain valid. Then, when B time (TB) elapses after the opening of the second big prize opening 50 is started, the sorting solenoid 56b is turned on again, and the game balls entered into the second big prize opening 50 are distributed to the specific area 52. State. Since the monitoring period of the second big prize opening 50 remains valid, the remaining ball counter of the second big prize opening 50 is incremented by 1 as the game ball enters the second big prize opening 50. Or decremented by a value of 1 along with the passage of the game ball to the specific area 52 or the non-specific area 54 (discharge from the second big winning opening 50). When C time (TC) has elapsed since the opening of the second grand prize opening 50 is started, the second big prize opening 50 is closed. However, the distribution solenoid 56b remains on, and the monitoring period of the second big prize opening 50 and the specific area passage detection remain valid. Thus, in the long open pattern A (long open pattern), when the second big prize opening 50 is closed, the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 50 are distributed to the specific area 52 (distribution solenoid). 56b remains on). Here, since sufficient time (for example, 29 seconds) is secured for the C time, when the long open pattern A is selected as the open pattern of the specific round, the second big prize opening 50 is normally opened. During this time, the game ball enters and the game ball that has entered passes through the specific area 52. In addition, a game ball enters immediately before the opening time of the second grand prize opening 50 ends (immediately before closing), and the second big prize opening 50 is opened before the entered game ball reaches the sorting device 56. Even when the time is over (the second grand prize opening 50 is closed), the game ball can pass through the specific area 52. When D time (TD) elapses from the opening of the second big prize opening 50, the distribution solenoid 50b is turned off, the monitoring period of the second big prize opening 50 is invalidated, and the specific area passage detection is invalidated. (End the validity period). The time from the C time (TC) to the D time (TD) (TD-TC) is a predetermined time after the second big prize opening is closed in S658 of the second big prize opening opening game monitoring process of FIG. The first big prize opening 44 opened in the first round is closed at time T11, and the first big prize opening 44 is kept until a predetermined time (predetermined time after the first big prize opening is closed) from the time T11. The monitoring period is valid. In addition, after the first grand prize opening 44 starts to close the second big prize opening 50 at time C (TC) and starts preparation for the third round at time T12 about 0.15 seconds later. When about 0.5 seconds elapse (time T13), the opening is started again. With the start of opening of the first grand prize opening 44, the monitoring period of the first big prize opening 44 is also valid. As shown in the figure, the D time (TD) is a time after the time T13. That is, in the long open pattern A of the present embodiment, after the specific round (second round) ends and the second grand prize opening 50 is closed, the first big prize opening 44 is opened in the next round (third round). After that, the specific area passage detection and the second prize winning port monitoring period are made valid while the distribution solenoid 56b is kept on and the game balls are distributed to the specific area 52. In this way, by enabling the specific area passage detection and the second grand prize opening monitoring period even during the next round, the connection time between the specific round and the next round is shortened as much as possible (round digestion). This makes it possible to appropriately detect the passage of the specific area and monitor the number of incoming and outgoing of the second big prize opening.

  As shown in FIG. 33, when the specific round is executed with the long opening pattern B, the opening of the second big prize opening 50 (first opening) is started from time 0 as in the long opening pattern A. Then, a monitoring period for monitoring the number of game balls entering / exiting the second grand prize opening 50 is started (valid), and the distribution solenoid 56b of the distribution device 56 is turned on to enter the second big prize opening 50. As a state in which the game balls are distributed to the specific area 52, the specific area passing detection is made valid (effective period is generated). When A time (TA) has elapsed since the opening of the second grand prize opening 50 has started, the sorting solenoid 56b of the sorting device 56 is turned off, and the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 50 are designated as non-specific areas. 54, and unlike the long open pattern A, the second big prize opening 50 is temporarily closed. Since the closing timing is the same as the short opening pattern, it can be made to appear to the player as a short opening pattern. Here, since the A time is set to an extremely short time (for example, 0.1 second), there is almost no game ball entering the second grand prize opening 50 within this time, and the second big prize is temporarily assumed. Regardless of whether a game ball enters or enters the mouth 50, it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 52. Then, when B time (TB) elapses after the opening of the second grand prize winning opening 50 (first opening) is started, the temporarily closed second big winning prize opening 50 is opened again, and the swing is made. The minute solenoid 56b is turned on again, and the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 50 are distributed to the specific area 52. Subsequent C time (TC) passage and D time (TD) passage are the same as the long opening pattern A, and the opening control of the first big winning opening 44 is also the same as in FIG. For this reason, in the long open pattern B of the present embodiment, like the long open pattern A, after the specific round (second round) ends and the second big prize opening 50 is closed, the next round (third round) Even after the first grand prize opening 44 is opened, the specific area passage detection and the second big prize opening monitoring period are made effective while the distribution solenoid 56b is turned on and the game balls are distributed to the specific area 52. become.

  As shown in FIG. 34, when the specific round is executed with the short opening pattern, the opening of the second big prize opening 50 is started from the time 0, similarly to the long opening patterns A and B. A monitoring period for monitoring the number of game balls entering / exiting the winning opening 50 is started (valid) and the distribution solenoid 56b of the distribution device 56 is turned on to identify the gaming balls that have entered the second large winning opening 50 As a state of allocating to the area 52, the specific area passage detection is validated (effective period is generated). When the elapsed time from the opening of the second grand prize opening 50 becomes A time (TA), the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 50 is turned off by turning off the sorting solenoid 56b of the sorting device 56. The second special winning opening 50 is closed in a state of being distributed to the non-specific area 54. As described above, the short open pattern is such that when the second grand prize opening 50 is closed, the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 50 are not distributed to the specific area 52 (the distribution solenoid 56b is off). Pattern). In the short opening pattern, the distribution device 56 is driven so as to distribute the game balls to the specific area 52 only while the second grand prize opening 50 is opened for a very short time and the second big prize opening 50 is opened. When a specific round is executed with a short opening pattern, a game ball rarely enters the second grand prize opening 50. Even if a game ball enters the second big prize opening 50, the game ball However, it is almost impossible to pass through the specific area 52 through the sorting of the sorting device 56. When B time (TB) elapses from the opening of the second grand prize winning opening 50, the monitoring period of the second big winning prize opening 50 is invalidated and the specific area passage detection is invalidated (the validity period is ended). In addition, after the first grand prize opening 44 starts closing the second big prize opening 50 at time B (TB) and preparation for opening the third round is performed at time T21 about 0.15 seconds later. When about 0.5 seconds have elapsed (time T22), the circuit is opened. With this opening, the monitoring period of the first grand prize winning port 44 is also made effective. As shown in the figure, the B time (TB) is a time after the time T22. That is, in the short opening pattern of the present embodiment, after the specific round (second round) ends and the second grand prize opening 50 is closed, the first big prize opening 44 is opened in the next round (third round). After that, the specific area passage detection and the second big prize opening monitoring period are made valid while the distribution solenoid 56b is turned off and the game balls are distributed to the non-specific area 54. As described above, when a specific round is executed with a short opening pattern, it is almost impossible for a game ball to pass through the specific area 52, but during the next round, the specific area passing detection and the second grand prize opening are also performed. By making the monitoring period effective, the connection time between a specific round and the next round is shortened as much as possible (while accelerating the round of digestion), while detecting the passage of a specific area and This makes it possible to properly monitor the number of incoming and outgoing.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram in the case where a specific round is executed in the long release pattern A and the retry process is executed as described above, and is the same as FIG. 32 until the D time (TD). Omitted. In FIG. 35, a state in which the remaining ball counter of the second big winning opening 50 that has a value of 1 immediately before the C time (TC) does not become a value of 0 even in the D time (TD) (the number of winning / discharging does not match). Show. For this reason, a retry process for temporarily turning on the sorting solenoid 56b is executed in the period TE to TF after the D period (TD). Thereby, for example, when a game ball is caught on the sorting member 56 a, the game ball can be passed through the specific area 52 or the non-specific area 54. As shown in the figure, when the retry process is executed, the specific area passage detection remains invalid (no valid period is generated). For this reason, even if the game ball caught on the sorting member 56a by the retry process passes through the specific area 52, the specific area passing flag is not turned on by this, and a high probability state (probability change state) after the big hit game ) Is not set. In addition, FIG. 35 illustrates a case where the remaining ball counter of the second grand prize winning port 50 does not become a value 0 even at a time TG when a predetermined time has elapsed after the retry process. For this reason, the error occurrence flag is turned on at time TG. At time TG, since the third round has already been started, the third round is continuously executed as it is, but since the error occurrence flag is turned on, the fourth and subsequent rounds are not performed. As described above, when the error of mismatching the number of inputs / outputs is not resolved even by the retry process, the unexecuted round may not be executed.

[Prize ball related processing]
The prize ball payout-related process of S32 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the prize ball payout-related processing is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 firstly switches related to the payout of the prize balls (the first start port switch 36a, the second start port switch 38a, the first grand prize port entrance ball). It is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the switch 44a, the second grand prize opening ball entering switch 50a, the general winning opening switch 45a, etc.) (S900). If it is determined that no game ball is detected, the award ball payout-related processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that a game ball has been detected, the number of prize balls S to be paid out is calculated according to the switch that has detected the game ball (S902), and the calculated prize ball number S is used as a prize ball information for a predetermined number in the RAM 70c. Store in the prize ball information storage area (S904). The prize ball information stored in the prize ball information storage area becomes backup target data. Next, it is determined whether or not the switch that has detected the game ball is a grand prize opening entrance switch (first grand prize opening entrance switch 44a, second grand prize opening entrance switch 50a) (S906). If it is determined that the switch that has detected a game ball is not a big prize entry ball switch, a prize ball number designation command including information on the number of prize balls S calculated based on the detection of the game ball by a switch other than the big prize entry ball switch. This is transmitted to the payout control board 80 (S908), and the prize ball payout related processing is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the switch that has detected the game ball is a big prize opening ball entry switch, a prize ball number designation command including information on the number of prize balls S calculated based on the detection of the game ball by the big prize opening ball entry switch is issued. This is transmitted to the payout control board 80 and the sub control board 90 (S910), and the prize ball payout related processing is ended. When the payout control board 80 receives the award ball number designation command, the payout motor 86 is driven to pay out the game balls one by one, and the game balls paid out by the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 are detected. Each time a prize ball payout process is performed to decrement the prize ball information (the number of unpaid game balls) by one value. This prize ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the prize ball information becomes 0. Further, when the sub control board 90 receives the award ball number designation command, the award ball so as to update the acquired award ball number displayed on the effect display device 34 when the award winning ball number display process described later is being executed. A control signal corresponding to the number S is output to the effect display control board 91. In this embodiment, as described above, 15 prize balls are paid out for each game ball entered into the big prize opening 44. The first starting port 36 and the second starting port 38 pay out three prize balls for each game ball entered, and the general prize port 45 receives game balls. 10 prize balls will be paid out per piece.

[Production control processing]
Next, operations performed by the sub control board 90 will be described. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed by the CPU 90 of the sub-control board 90. In the effect control process, after executing the initial setting process (S1000), the effect mode setting process (S1010), the symbol variation effect process (S1020), the jackpot game effect process (S1030), the winning prize number display process (S1040), This is performed by repeatedly executing various processes such as an error occurrence process (S1050). The sub-control board 90 displays one hold symbol 35a, 35b corresponding when the hold occurrence command is received, and deletes one corresponding hold symbol 35a, 35b when receiving the hold digest command. Although other presentation processing such as the reserved symbol display processing is also performed, the description thereof is omitted because it does not form the gist of the present invention. Hereinafter, details of the initial setting process, the effect mode setting process, the symbol variation effect process, the jackpot game effect process, the acquired prize ball number display process, and the error occurrence process will be described in order.

[Initial setting processing]
The initial setting process of S1000 is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. When the initial setting process is executed, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 first sets the effect display control board 91, the amplifier board 92, the decoration drive board 93, and the like into a state in which commands from the sub control board 90 can be processed. The initial setting which is the preparation setting is performed (S1100), and a predetermined preparation screen is displayed on the effect display device 34 (S1102). Note that the process of S1102 is performed by transmitting a command instructing display of the preparation screen to the effect display control board 91. The effect display control board 91 that has received the command from the sub-control board 90 performs display control so that a predetermined preparation screen (for example, a message such as “Please wait for a while during recovery”) is displayed on the effect display device 34. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the return command transmitted by the main control board 70 in S110 of the power-on process in FIG. 11 has been received (S1104). If it is determined that the return command has not been received, the effect mode is set to the normal mode (S1106), and the initial setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the return command is received, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game flag included in the return command is on, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being played (S1108). If it is determined that the game is not a big hit game, the effect mode is set to the mode before power-off (S1110), and the initial setting process is terminated. Here, the production mode is for suggesting the current gaming state (the state with no low probability electric support, the state with low probability electric support, the state with high probability electric support, the state without high probability electric support). In the embodiment, “normal mode” suggesting that the current gaming state is a state without low probability electric support, and “probable change time short mode” indicating that the current gaming state is a state with high probability electric support and , "Short-time mode" suggesting that the current gaming state is either a state with low probability electric support or a state with high probability electric support, and suggests that the current gaming state is a state without high probability electric support There is a “probability non-short-time mode”. If it is determined in S1108 that a big hit game is being played, a big hit game designation command (big hit game start designation command, round start designation command, big hit game end designation command) corresponding to the progress status (number of remaining rounds) of the big hit game is read ( S1112), the initial setting process is terminated.

[Direction mode setting process]
The effect mode setting process of S1010 is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. When the effect mode setting process is executed, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 first determines whether or not the jackpot game end designation command transmitted in S816 of the jackpot game end process in FIG. 31 has been received (S1200). ). Note that, as described above, the jackpot game end designation command includes the setting status of the jackpot symbol and probability variation flag that triggered the occurrence of this jackpot game. If it is determined that the big hit game end designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to S1210. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot game end designation command has been received, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag included in the command is on (S1202). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is not on, that is, it is off, it is determined that the current gaming state is a state with low probability electric support, and the production mode is set to “time reduction mode” (S1204). On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation flag is on, it is determined that the current gaming state is a state with high probability electric support, and whether or not the big hit symbol related to the big hit this time is the special figure 1 probability variable big hit symbol B. (S1206), and if it is determined that the big hit symbol is not the special figure 1 positive variation big hit symbol B, that is, the special figure 1 positive variable big hit symbol A and the special figure 2 positive variable big hit symbol A or B, the effect mode is selected. When the “probable change time short mode” is set (S1208) and it is determined that the big hit symbol is the special figure 1 positive change big hit symbol B, even if the current gaming state is a high probability electric support state, “Time reduction mode” is set (S1204). In this way, the “short-time mode” can be set for both the case where the current gaming state is the state with low probability electric support and the state with the high probability electric support, so the probability per special figure is low (predetermined probability). ) Or a high probability, it becomes a mode in which it is difficult for the player to recognize.

  Next, it is determined whether the effect mode being executed is the “time reduction mode” or the “probable change time reduction mode” (S1210), and the execution effect mode being executed is “time reduction mode” or “probability change time reduction mode”. If it is determined that the game state designation command is transmitted from the main control board 70 in S272 and S284 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 15 (S1212). As described above, the game state designation command includes the setting status of the probability variation flag and the variation shortening flag. If it is determined that the performance mode being executed is neither “short-time mode” nor “probable change time-short mode”, that is, “normal mode” or “probability change non-short-time mode”, or a game state designation command has not been received. If determined, the process proceeds to S1224. On the other hand, if it is determined that the performance mode being executed is either the “short time mode” or the “probability change short time mode” and that the game state designation command has been received, whether or not the probability change flag included in the command is on. (S1214) and whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is off (S1216, S1218). If it is determined in S1214 that the probability variation flag is on, and if it is determined in subsequent S1216 that the variation shortening flag is off, it is determined that the current gaming state is a state with no high probability electric support, and the effect mode is set to “ When the mode shifts from the “short-time mode” or “probability-changing short-time mode” to the “probability-variable non-short-time mode” (S1220), it is determined in S1214 that the probability variation flag is on, and It is determined that the current gaming state is a state with high probability electric support, the production mode is maintained as “probability change short mode”, it is determined in S1214 that the probability change flag is OFF, and the change in subsequent S1218 If it is determined that the shortening flag is on, it is determined that the current gaming state is a state with low probability electric support, and the production mode is maintained as “time reduction mode”. If it is determined at 14 that the probability variation flag is off, and it is determined at S1218 that the variation shortening flag is off, it is determined that the current gaming state is a low-probability powerless state, and the production mode is set to “ The mode shifts from “time reduction mode” to “normal mode” (S1222).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the performance mode being executed is the “probability non-short time mode” (S1224), and if it is determined that the performance mode being executed is the “probability non-time reduction mode”, a gaming state designation command is issued. It is determined whether or not it has been received (S1226). When it is determined that the effect mode being executed is not the “probability non-short-time mode”, or when it is determined that the gaming state designation command has not been received, the effect mode setting process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect mode being executed is the “probability non-short-time mode” and that the gaming state designation command has been received, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag included in the command is off (S1228). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is off, it is determined that the current gaming state is a low probability electric power support state, and the effect mode is changed from the “probability variation non-short-time mode” to the “normal mode” (S1230). Then, the production mode setting process ends.

  FIG. 40 is a transition diagram showing the transition of the effect mode. The transition from the “normal mode” to the other production modes (“time reduction mode”, “probability change time reduction mode”, “probability change non-time reduction mode”) is triggered by the occurrence of the first hit. In the present embodiment, the “first hit” means a big hit that occurs when the gaming state is in a state without low probability electric support. Of course, as long as the gaming state is a hit in a low probability state, it may be “first hit” in any state of the electric support state and the no electric support state. As described above, when the first hit occurs, in the specific round of the big hit game executed in accordance with this, if the game ball passes the specific area 52 within the effective period, the game state after the big hit game has a high probability. When the electric support state is set and the game ball does not pass the specific area 52 within the effective period, the low probability electric support state is set as the game state after the big hit game. In addition, if the symbol per special figure that is the trigger for the initial occurrence is the probability variation big winning symbol (Special Fig. 1 probability variation big hit symbol A, B), there is a possibility that the game ball may pass through the specific region 52 in a specific round. Because it is high, it is easy to set a state with high probability electric support, and when the symbol per special symbol is a normal big hit symbol (Special Fig. 1 normal big hit symbol), there is a possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 54 in a specific round Therefore, it is easy to set a low-probability powerless state. After the specific round is finished, a probability change notification effect is executed to notify the player whether the gaming state becomes a high probability state or a low probability state, and when the probability change notification effect is executed in a successful manner, a high probability state When “probability change time-short mode” is suggested and the probability change notification effect is executed in a failure mode, the time-shift mode is entered. In addition, even if the gaming state after the big hit game is in a high probability state, if the symbol per special figure that triggered the big hit is the special figure 1 positive variable big hit symbol B, the "probable change short time mode" ”Instead of“ Time reduction mode ”. Therefore, it can be said that the “short time mode” is a mode in which the player is not notified of whether the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is a high probability state or a low probability state.

  “Time-short mode” is an effect mode that suggests that the gaming state is either a state with high probability electric support or a state with low probability electric support, and is a special symbol (second special symbol) after the big hit game ends. This is continued until the number of fluctuations reaches a first predetermined number (for example, 100 times). As described above, in the electric support state, the game ball enters the second start port 38 more frequently than the no electric support state, and thus the game is mainly based on the variation of the second special symbol. . In addition, the second special symbol has only a probable big hit symbol (Special Fig. 2 probable big hit symbol A, B). For this reason, if a big hit is pulled (pulled back) during the time saving mode, the gaming state after the big winning game is in a state with a high probability electric support and shifts to the “probability changing time reduction mode”. If the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (second special symbol) after the big hit game ends without reaching a big hit during the short-time mode reaches the first predetermined number (100 times), the gaming state is low from the low probability electric support state to the low probability Since there is no power support state, the “time reduction mode” is terminated and the process returns to the “normal mode”.

  The “probable change time short mode” is an effect mode that suggests that the gaming state is a state with high probability electric support, and the number of changes of the special symbol (second special symbol) after the end of the big hit game is the first predetermined number (100 It will continue until In this embodiment, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (second special symbol) after the big hit game reaches the first predetermined number (100 times), the electric support state (short time state) ends, but the high probability state ( The probability variation state is continued until the number of changes of the special symbol after the end of the big hit game reaches a second predetermined number of times (for example, 120 times). If a big hit is drawn during the probability change time reduction mode, the probability change time reduction mode is repeated. If the number of changes in the special symbol after the big hit game reaches the predetermined number (100 times) without drawing a big hit during the probability change short-time mode, the gaming state changes from the state with high probability electric support to the state without high probability electric support. Then, the “probability changing time-short mode” ends, and the process proceeds to the “probability changing time-short mode”.

  “Probability non-short-time mode” is an effect mode that suggests that the gaming state is a state without high probability electric support, and is started after the end of “probability time-short mode” or “time-short mode (high probability state)”. When the number of fluctuations of the special symbol after the game ends reaches the second predetermined number of times (120 times), the game ends. In other words, the “probability non-short-time mode” is the remaining number of times until the second predetermined number of times (120 times) is reached after the number of changes of the special symbol after the end of the big hit game reaches the first predetermined number (100 times) ( (20 times). Since the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 38 is lower in the state without electrical support than in the state with electrical support, the game is mainly based on fluctuations in the first special symbol. In addition, since the first special symbol is a mix of probability variation jackpot symbol and normal jackpot symbol, if the jackpot is pulled (pulling back) during probability variation non-short-time mode, the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is a state with high probability electric support or low It becomes one of the states with probability electric support, and shifts to “probability change short mode” or “time reduction mode” through a probability change notification effect.

[Design variation effect processing]
The symbol variation effect process of S1020 is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. When the symbol variation effect process of FIG. 41 is executed, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 first receives a symbol variation start command transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of S324 of the variation display related process of FIG. It is determined whether or not (S1300). If it is determined that the symbol variation start command has been received, it is determined based on the received command whether or not the current big hit determination result is a big hit (S1302). A jackpot symbol is set for the symbol (S1304), and if it is off, a symbol for losing is set for the stop symbol of the effect symbol (S1306). As described above, the symbol variation start command includes the special symbol variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) and the special symbol halt symbol (special symbol stop information designation command). The symbol can be selected by reading out the stop symbol corresponding to the received special symbol stop information designation command from the stop symbols of the effect symbol stored in advance in the ROM 90b. In this embodiment, the player can use the common table to display the stop symbol so that the player cannot determine whether the symbol per special symbol is a normal big hit symbol or a probabilistic big hit symbol from the stop symbol of the production symbol. It was supposed to be set. When the stop symbol of the effect symbol is set, the effect pattern is set based on the variation pattern included in the symbol variation start command (S1308). The effect pattern can be set by reading the effect pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern designation command from the effect patterns stored in advance in the ROM 90b.

  When the stop symbol and the effect pattern of the effect symbol are thus set, the symbol variation effect is started (S1310). The process of S1310 is performed by transmitting to the effect display control board 91 an effect command (symbol change effect start command) that instructs the start of the symbol change effect based on the stop symbol of the effect symbol and the effect pattern. Upon receiving the effect command, the effect display control board 91 performs display control so that the symbol variation effect (effect symbol variation display) is started on the display screen of the effect display device 34. Also, in accordance with the symbol variation effect, variation display (flashing display) of the determination symbols 34a and 34b is also started. That is, when the subject of the current symbol variation game is the first special symbol, the variation display (flashing display) of the first determination symbol 34a is started, and when the current variation subject is the second special symbol, the second determination is started. The variation display (blinking display) of the symbol 34b is started. Of the first determination symbol 34a and the second determination symbol 34b, the determination symbol that is not the target of the current variation display is maintained as the previous display.

  When it is determined in S1300 that the symbol variation start command has not been received, or after the effect symbol variation display is started in S1310, it is transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of S242 of the special symbol game process of FIG. It is determined whether a symbol stop command has been received (S1312). If it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, the symbol variation effect is terminated (S1314), and the symbol variation effect process is terminated. The process of S1314 is performed by transmitting to the effect display control board 91 an effect command (symbol change effect end command) for instructing the end of the symbol change effect. When the effect display control board 91 receives the effect command, the effect display device 34 finishes the symbol change effect (effect symbol change display), and the stop symbol of the effect symbol set in S1304 or S1306 is stopped and displayed. Control display. Further, the determination symbols 34a and 34b are also stopped in accordance with the stop of the effect symbols. That is, if the current symbol variation game target is the first special symbol, the first determination symbol 34a is stopped and displayed. If the current variation subject is the second special symbol, the second determination symbol 34b is stopped and displayed. .

[Big hit game effect processing]
The jackpot game effect process of S1030 is executed according to the flowcharts illustrated in FIGS. When the jackpot game effect process of FIGS. 42 and 43 is executed, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 first determines whether or not a jackpot game start designation command has been received (S1400). Here, the jackpot game start designation command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in S252 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 15, as described above. If it is determined that the jackpot game start designation command has been received, a jackpot game start effect is executed (S1402). If it is determined that the jackpot game start designation command has not been received, the processing of S1402 is skipped and the next The process proceeds to S1404. In the big hit game start effect, an effect command is output to the effect display control board 91 so that the big hit fanfare screen showing the occurrence of the big hit is displayed on the effect display device 34, and sound corresponding to the screen display is output from the speakers 28a and 28b. The driving signal is output to the amplifier board 92, and the driving signal is output to the decorative driving board 93 so that the LED lamp 93a is lit in the lighting mode corresponding to the screen display.

  Next, it is determined whether a normal round start designation command has been received (S1404). Here, the normal round start designation command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in S506 of the first big prize opening opening game process of FIG. 23 or S606 of the second big winning opening opening game process of FIG. If it is determined that the normal round start designation command has been received, a normal round effect is executed (S1406). If it is determined that the normal round start designation command has not been received, S1406 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step S1408. In the normal round effect, a control signal is output to the effect display control board 91 so that an effect screen such as a predetermined character is displayed on the effect display device 34, and sound corresponding to the screen display is output from the speakers 28a and 28b. This is done by outputting a drive signal to the amplifier board 92 and outputting the drive signal to the decorative drive board 93 so that the LED lamp 93a is lit in a lighting mode corresponding to the screen display.

  Next, it is determined whether a specific round start designation command has been received (S1408). Here, the specific round start designation command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in S707 of the specific area entry game process of FIG. If it is determined that a specific round start designation command has been received, the big hit symbol (special symbol per symbol) that triggered the occurrence of this big hit game is the probability variable big hit symbol (Special Fig. 1 probability variable big hit symbol A, B or Special Fig. 2 probability variable big hit) It is determined whether or not it is a symbol A, B) (S1410), and if it is determined that it is a probability variation big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the symbol is a special figure 1 probability variable big hit symbol B (S1412). The jackpot symbol that triggered the jackpot game is the probability variation jackpot symbol, but it is determined that the symbol is not the special figure 1 probability variation jackpot symbol B, that is, the special figure 1 probability variation jackpot symbol A and the special figure 2 probability variation jackpot symbol A, If it is determined that it is any of B, a specific round notification effect is executed (S1414), and the jackpot symbol that triggered the occurrence of the jackpot game is determined to be a normal jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 normal jackpot symbol) If it is determined that it is the one-probability big hit symbol B, the normal round effect similar to S1406 is executed without performing the specific round effect (S1416). Here, the specific round notification effect is, for example, an effect of notifying the player of the execution of the specific round by displaying a message such as “Aim at V” on the effect display device 34. Specifically, the amplifier board is configured so that a control signal is output to the effect display control board 91 so that an effect display screen for notification is displayed on the effect display device 34, and sound corresponding to the screen display is output from the speakers 28a and 28b. The driving signal is output to 92, and the driving signal is output to the decorative driving substrate 93 so that the LED lamp 93a is lit in a lighting mode corresponding to the screen display. In the present embodiment, even if the jackpot symbol (design symbol per symbol) is a probability variation jackpot symbol, if the symbol is the special figure 1 probability variation jackpot symbol B, a normal round effect is executed, and a specific round ( It is assumed that the player is not notified that the specific entry game process is executed. Here, as described above, when the big hit symbol (special symbol per symbol) is the special symbol 1 normal big hit symbol, the short opening pattern is set as the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 50 in the specific round, and the special symbol 1 is changed. In the case of the big hit symbol B, the long open pattern B is set as the open pattern of the second big winning opening 50 in the specific round. In the long opening pattern B, the opening pattern is the same as the short opening pattern until the B time TB has elapsed since the opening of the second large winning opening 50, and during this time, a game ball enters the second large winning opening 50. It hardly spheres, and even if it enters, it is almost impossible to pass through the specific area 52. In the long release pattern B, after the B time TB has elapsed, until the C time TC has elapsed, the second big prize opening 50 is reopened and the distribution device 56 distributes the game balls to the specific area 52. Therefore, during this time, it is highly likely that the game ball enters the second grand prize opening 50 and the entered game ball passes through the specific area 52. For this reason, when the big hit symbol (special symbol per symbol) is special figure 1 certainty big hit symbol B, the display screen (normal round effect) of the effect display device 34 and the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 50 up to B time TB The player who has seen the game recognizes that it is normally a big hit, and may not notice that the game state becomes a high probability state after the game ball passes through the specific area 52 and the big hit game ends.

  In addition, it is determined whether or not the current big hit is the first hit (big hit drawn in the state without low probability electric support) (S1418). If it is determined that the big hit is not the first hit, the process proceeds to S1430 and the first hit is determined. If it is determined, whether or not a specific area passage designation command transmitted by the main control board 70 is received in S796 of the specific area passage presence / absence monitoring process in FIG. 30 (S1420), and the main control is performed in S750 of the effective period monitoring process in FIG. It is determined whether or not an effective period end designation command transmitted by the board 70 has been received (S1422). If it is determined that neither the specific area passage designation command nor the valid period end designation command has been received, the process proceeds to S1430. If it is determined in S1422 that the valid period end designation command has been received before determining that the specific area passage designation command is received in S1420, the game ball does not pass through the specific area 52 within the valid period during the big hit game, Since the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is a state with low probability electric support, the probability change notification effect is executed in a failure mode in order to shift the effect mode to the “time reduction mode” (S1426). On the other hand, if it is determined in S1420 that the specific area passage designation command has been received, the game ball passes through the specific area 52 within the effective period during the big hit game, and the gaming state after the big hit game is in a state with high probability electric support. Therefore, the jackpot symbol (symbol per special symbol) that became the trigger for this jackpot is the probability variation jackpot symbol. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol (special symbol per symbol) that is the trigger for the big hit this time is the special Fig. 1 probable big hit symbol B among the probable big hit symbols (S1424). If it is determined that it is not special figure 1 probability variation big hit symbol B, that is, special figure 1 probability variation big hit symbol A and special figure 2 probability variation big hit symbol A, B, in order to shift the production mode to "probable variation time reduction mode" The probability change notification effect is executed in a successful manner (S1428). On the other hand, if it is determined that the special figure 1 probability big hit symbol B is received, even if the specific area passage designation command is received, the effect mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode” as in the case where the specific area passage designation command is not received. Therefore, the probability change notification effect is executed in a failure mode (S1426).

  Then, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game end designation command has been received (S1430). Here, the big hit game end designation command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in S816 of the big hit game end process in FIG. If it is determined that the jackpot game end designation command has been received, the jackpot game end effect is executed (S1432), the jackpot game effect processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the jackpot game end designation command has not been received, the processing of S1432 is performed. Skip the jackpot game effect process. In the jackpot game end effect, a control signal is output to the effect display control board 91 so that a jackpot ending screen indicating the end of the jackpot game is displayed on the effect display device 34, and sound corresponding to the screen display is output from the speakers 28a and 28b. As described above, the driving signal is output to the amplifier board 92, and the driving signal is output to the decorative driving board 93 so that the LED lamp 93a is lit in the lighting mode corresponding to the screen display.

[Acquired prize ball number display processing]
The acquired winning ball number display process of S1040 is executed according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 44 is executed, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 first determines whether or not a big hit game start designation command has been received (S1500). If it is determined that the jackpot game start designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to S1508. If it is determined that the jackpot game start designation command has been received, the current jackpot winning prize ball number S1 (current prize ball number) is initially set to 0. (S1502), it is determined whether or not the current big hit is the first hit (S1504). Here, the number of winning balls S1 acquired this time is a count of the number of winning balls acquired based on the number of game balls entered in the first big winning opening 44 and the second big winning opening 50 in the current big hit game. It is. If it is determined in S1504 that it is the first hit, the cumulative jackpot winning ball number S2 (cumulative winning ball number) is initialized to 0 (S1506). If it is determined that there is support, the process of S1506 is skipped. In this case, the cumulative jackpot winning prize ball number S2 is the prize that is obtained based on the winning of the game ball in the first big winning port 44 and the second big winning port 50 in the big hit game executed during the big hit game. This is a count of the number of balls and the number of winning balls obtained based on the number of game balls that have entered the first big winning opening 44 and the second big winning opening 50 in the current big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a prize ball number designation command transmitted by the main control board 70 in S910 of the prize ball payout-related process in FIG. 36 has been received (S1508). If it is determined that a prize ball number designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to S1534. If it is determined that a prize ball number designation command has been received, the prize ball number S included in the command is read (S1510), and the current big hit is won. By accumulating the read prize ball number S to the prize ball number S1, the current jackpot winning prize ball number S1 is updated (S1512), and the read winning ball number S is added to the cumulative jackpot winning prize ball number S2. Thus, the cumulative number of winning prize balls S2 is updated (S1514).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the current big hit winning ball number S1 is greater than or equal to the specified number S1ref (S1516). Here, the prescribed number S1ref is a jackpot game with the largest number of rounds (16R jackpot game), and the prescribed number (10) in each of the first big prize winning port 44 and the second big prize winning port 50 in each round. This is the theoretical upper limit value of the number of winning balls that can be obtained when a game ball is filled to the full, for example, 2400. In the present embodiment, when the first grand prize winning port 44 or the second grand prize winning port 50 is open, the corresponding big prize winning entrance ball switch (the first grand prize winning entrance ball switch 44a, the second grand prize winning port. When the ball entry switch 50a) detects a game ball, the number of balls entered is counted, and when the number of balls counted reaches a specified number, the corresponding big prize opening solenoid (first big prize opening solenoid 44b, second big prize winning) The first solenoid winning port 44 or the second major winning port 50 is closed by driving the mouth solenoid 50b). For this reason, there may be cases in which more than the specified number of game balls have been entered between the time when the special winning opening entrance switch detects the entry of a predetermined number of gaming balls and the closing of the special winning opening. Yes (so-called over winning), and in this case, the number of winning balls S1 this time may eventually exceed the prescribed number S1ref. If it is determined in S1516 that the current jackpot winning prize ball number S1 is less than the prescribed number S1ref, the current jackpot winning prize ball number S1 is displayed on the effect display device 34 (S1518), and the current jackpot winning prize ball number S1 is the prescribed number S1ref. If it is determined as above, it is further determined whether or not the current big hit winning ball number (previous S1) updated in S1512 of the previous round processing routine is less than the prescribed number S1ref (S1520). If it is determined that the current big hit winning ball number S1 is equal to or greater than the prescribed number S1ref and the previous S1 is less than the prescribed number S1ref, a prescribed number reaching effect is executed (S1522). Here, the specified number reaching effect is for informing the player of reaching the specified number S1ref of the current jackpot winning ball number S1, and for example, an effect of greatly emphasizing the number “2400”. it can. In this way, by performing the specified number reaching effect, it is possible to appeal the player performance (profit amount performance) to the player, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest. If it is determined that the current big hit winning ball number S1 is equal to or greater than the prescribed number S1ref and the previous S1 is also equal to or larger than the prescribed number S1ref, the prescribed number reaching effect has been executed, and the current big hit winning ball number S1 is set. Instead, the specified number S1ref is displayed on the effect display device 34 (S1524). Thus, when the number of winning balls S1 won this time exceeds the specified number S1ref, the specified number S1ref is displayed thereafter, so that the display according to the specifications (maximum payout) of the gaming machine 10 can be made. It is trying to optimize. The specified number S1ref indicates the upper limit of the number of winning balls that can be obtained when the jackpot game with the largest number of rounds (16R jackpot game) is executed, so the jackpot game with a smaller number of rounds (8R jackpot game) When a game, 4R big hit game) is executed, even if the number of prize balls this time reaches the upper limit (1200 shots, 600 shots) of the number of prize balls that can be obtained by those big hit games, The specified number S1ref is not displayed. Of course, if the number S1ref is determined for each jackpot game with a different number of rounds and the current winning ball number reaches the specified number S1ref corresponding to the number of rounds of the jackpot game during the jackpot game, the specified number achievement effect or the specified number S1ref May be displayed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the cumulative jackpot winning prize ball number S2 is equal to or greater than the prescribed number S2ref (S1526), and the cumulative jackpot winning ball number (previous S2) calculated in S1514 of the previous round processing routine is less than the prescribed number S2ref. It is determined whether or not there is (S1528). Here, the specified number S2ref is a predetermined delimiter number of balls such as 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, and the like. If it is determined that the cumulative jackpot winning prize ball number S2 is less than the prescribed number S2ref, or if the cumulative jackpot winning prize ball number S2 is greater than the prescribed number S2ref and the previous S2 is also greater than the prescribed number S2ref, the cumulative jackpot winning prize The number of balls S2 is displayed on the effect display device 34 (S1530), and when it is determined that the cumulative big hit winning ball number S2 is equal to or greater than the specified number S2ref and the previous S2 is less than the specified number S2ref, the specified number reaching effect is executed. (S1532). Here, the specified number reaching effect is for informing the player of reaching the specified number S2ref of the cumulative winning jackpot winning ball number S2, for example, a number such as "5,000" or "10,000" It is possible to produce an effect that is greatly highlighted. Thereby, whenever the cumulative jackpot winning prize ball number S2 reaches the specified number S2ref, an effect of celebrating the reaching of the specified number can be performed to further enhance the game entertainment.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end designation command has been received (S1534), and if it is determined that the jackpot game end designation command has been received, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot game winning ball number S1 exceeds the prescribed number S1ref. Determination is made (S1536). If it is determined that the current big hit winning ball number S1 exceeds the specified number S1ref, the current big hit winning ball number S1 exceeding the predetermined number S1ref is displayed on the effect display device 34 to perform an effect of celebrating the over winning. (S1538), the jackpot game effect is terminated. If it is determined in S1534 that the jackpot game end designation command has not been received, or if it is determined in S1536 that the current jackpot winning prize ball number S1 is equal to or less than the specified number S1ref, the jackpot game effect processing is ended. In the present embodiment, at the end of all rounds, it is determined whether or not the current big hit winning ball number S1 exceeds the specified number S1ref and an effect of notifying over-winning is performed. It may be determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 44 or the second major prize opening 50 has exceeded a specified number (10), and an effect of notifying over-winning may be performed.

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the current prize ball number and the cumulative prize ball number in the winning prize ball number display process. FIG. 46 shows the special figure 2 probability variable big hit A in the high probability state (probability variation) after drawing the special figure 1 probability variation big hit symbol A or B in the first hit and acquiring 1200 shots (prize balls). This is an example of subtracting. As described above, when the special figure 2 probability variable jackpot A is subtracted, the 16R jackpot game with the maximum number of rounds is executed, so the number of winning balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game is 2400, which is the maximum number in the spec. is there. As shown in the drawing, after the big hit fanfare effect is executed (see FIG. 46 (a)), when the round effect is started, the current prize ball number and the cumulative prize ball number are displayed at the corner (upper right) of the display screen of the effect display device 34. Is displayed. Immediately after the start of the big hit game, the current number of winning balls is “0P” indicating 0 shots, and the cumulative number of winning balls is “1200P” indicating 1200 shots. Each time a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 44 or the second grand prize opening 50 is detected by the first grand prize opening entrance switch 44a or the second grand prize opening entrance switch 50b, The display of the number of prize balls and the cumulative number of prize balls is updated (counted up) (see FIGS. 46B to 46G). When the number of winning balls reaches the specified number (specified number S1ref) this time, a specified number reaching effect is performed in which “2400P” is highlighted to celebrate reaching the specified number (see FIG. 46 (h)). Until the jackpot game is over, the display of the cumulative prize ball number is continuously updated, while the display of the current prize ball number is not updated, that is, the specified number S1ref is displayed instead of the current prize ball number. (See FIG. 46 (i)). Then, after all the rounds are finished and the jackpot ending effect is executed, an effect that notifies that the current number of winning balls exceeds the specified number S1ref (2400 shots) is executed (see FIG. 46 (k)). The current winning ball number (actual winning ball number) exceeding the specified number S1ref is displayed (see FIG. 46 (l)).

[Processing when an error occurs]
The processing at the time of error occurrence in S1050 is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. When the error occurrence processing in FIG. 47 is executed, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 first determines whether or not error information has been received (S1600). Here, the error information is transmitted by the main control board 70 in S564 of the first big prize opening opening game monitoring process of FIG. 24 and S676 of the second big prize opening opening monitoring process of FIG. If it is determined that the error information has not been received, the process at the time of error occurrence is terminated as it is. If it is determined that the error information has been received, an error notification effect for notifying an error is performed (S1602), and the process at the time of error occurrence is terminated. . Here, for the error notification effect, for example, a control signal is output to the effect display control board 91 so that an error screen such as a large “error occurrence!” Character is displayed on the effect display device 34 in the center of the screen, A drive signal is output to the amplifier board 92 so that a loud warning sound is output from the speakers 28a and 28b, and a drive signal is output to the decorative drive board 93 so that the LED lamp 93a is turned on in a lighting mode corresponding to the warning screen display. Is done.

  Here, as described above, when an error occurs during the big hit game, a screen for notifying the occurrence of the error is displayed on the effect display device 34, and the progress of the subsequent big hit game (execution of the round) is stopped. The error that occurred during the big hit game can be cleared by the hall employee operating the on / off switch 107 to turn the power off and then on again. The error can be cleared by operating the RAM clear switch 71. do not need. For this reason, even if the power is turned off once to cancel the error, information on the big hit game such as the number of remaining rounds is backed up, and the execution of the remaining rounds can be resumed after the power is restored. Therefore, in the event that the cause of the error during the big hit game is not due to the player's fraud, but due to sensor failure or ball clogging, etc., so as not to give the player an unexpected disadvantage can do.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment described above includes the first large winning opening 44, the second large size having the specific area 52 and the distribution device 56 that changes the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 52 inside. The winning game is provided with a winning opening 50, the opening interval is set to a very short time, and the first big winning opening 44 and the second big winning opening 50 are alternately opened, and the second big is played in a specific round of the big winning game. When the game ball that has entered the winning opening 50 passes the specific area 52 within the effective period, a privilege is given to the player after the big hit game (a special high probability state is set). In the specific round, there are a short opening pattern in which the second big winning opening 50 is opened for an extremely short time and a long opening pattern in which the second big winning opening 50 is opened for a relatively long time. When a specific round is executed with a short opening pattern, the distribution device 56 is placed in a state in which the game balls are distributed to the specific area as the second grand prize opening 50 is opened, and the passage of the game ball to the specific area 52 is detected. When the second grand prize opening 50 is closed, the distribution device 56 is placed in a state in which the game balls are not distributed to the specific area 52 and the effective period is maintained, and the next round after the specific round is generated. After the first grand prize opening 44 is opened, the valid period is ended. Further, when a specific round is executed with the long open pattern, the distribution device 56 is placed in a state in which the game balls are distributed to the specific area as the second big prize opening 50 is opened, and the game balls pass to the specific area 52. When the second prize winning port 50 is closed, the distribution device 56 is maintained in a state in which the game balls are distributed to the specific area 52, and the effective period is maintained after the specific round. After opening the first grand prize opening 44 in the next round, the distribution device 56 is put into a state where the game balls are not distributed to the specific area 52 and the valid period is ended. Therefore, even if a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 50 during a specific round passes through the specific area 52 during the next round, it is determined that the detection of the passage is valid within the effective period. A privilege based on the passage of the game ball to the region 52 can be given to the player. In this way, the first big winning opening 44 and the second big winning opening 50 are opened alternately by setting the opening interval to a very short time, thereby reducing the connection time between rounds as much as possible, and winning a big prize during the big hit game. Reducing the number of game balls that do not enter the mouth (reducing so-called spillage), and sufficiently securing a privilege granting opportunity based on the passage of game balls to the specific area 52 as extending over the effective period to the next round By this, a game entertainment interest can be improved.

  Here, when the first grand prize opening 44 is opened next after the second big prize opening 50 is opened and closed, the time interval from the closing of the second big prize opening 50 to the opening of the first big prize opening 44 (round) The shorter the time between them, the fewer game balls (spilled balls) that are not entered in the big prize opening, and the faster the digest of the big hit game (specific game) can be made. However, in this case, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 50 immediately before closing closes the second big prize opening 50 and then opens the first big prize opening 44, and then the second big prize opening. 50 may pass through a specific area 52 within the area 50. If so, in addition to the processing of the game ball detection and the payout of the prize ball performed while the first big prize opening 44 is opened, the processing concerning whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area 52 in the second big prize opening 50 is performed. There is a need to do. These processes all relate to game profits, and in particular, whether or not a privilege is given to a player depends on whether or not a game ball has passed to a specific area 52, so that an unexpected contingency is not given to the player. Appropriate processing is required so as not to give profit. In the present embodiment, as described above, even if a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 50 during a specific round passes through the specific area 52 during the next round, if it is within the validity period, Since the detection is effective, it is possible to prevent the player from causing an unexpected disadvantage.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment monitors the number of game balls entered and the number of game balls discharged from the second grand prize opening 50, and if the number of entries and discharges does not coincide when the effective period ends. Then, a retry process for driving the sorting device 56 without generating a valid period is performed. As a result, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 52, the game balls are not caught, and the number of input and output is inconsistent without giving the player a privilege based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 52. Can be properly resolved. In addition, if an error that does not match the number of incoming and outgoing has occurred (if it can not be canceled even by retry processing), since the unexecuted round is not executed (the progress of the big hit game is stopped), the error is appropriately dealt with. be able to.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the sorting device 56 (sorting member 56a, movable portion) is in the second state, the balls are clogged near the sorting member 56a in the second variable entrance 50. May end up. In such a case, the ball clogging can be eliminated by performing a specific operation (retry operation) on the sorting device 56 (movable portion). However, the retry device temporarily moves the sorting device 56 (movable portion). Since it is in the first state (a state in which game balls can pass through the specific area 52), the game balls related to the ball clogging that should be guided to the non-specific area 54 side may be guided to the specific area 52 side. There is also sex. In such a case, the distribution device 56 (movable) in a state where the specific region 52 is set to the ineffective period (in a state where the effective period has ended) so that it is not determined that the specific region has passed, that is, a privilege is granted A specific operation (operation to change between the first state and the second state).

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment generates a game command based on the backed up content for the information regarding the progress of the winning ball information and the jackpot game in the return processing at the time of turning on the power, and resets the content for the error information. Therefore, the jackpot game can be resumed from the middle in a state where the error is released based on the backup content of the prize ball information and the information on the progress of the jackpot game. Therefore, by monitoring the number of incoming and outgoing in each round, if an error in the number of incoming and outgoing is generated (including the case where it cannot be canceled by retry processing), even if the unexecuted round is not started, the power is temporarily turned on. By turning off (blocking) and then turning on (turning on), the big hit game can be resumed from the progress state of the big hit game when the power is turned off (that is, an unexecuted round). Also, if the number of remaining rounds is 0 (when all rounds of the big hit game have already been executed) and the error occurrence flag is on, the big hit game will not be terminated in the big hit game end processing, and the special symbols will change. The display may not start (do not shift to the special symbol variation game). For this reason, it is possible to deal with the error during the big hit game in which the error in which the number of input / output is inconsistent has occurred.

Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, “the second variable entrance is generated based on the fact that the second variable entrance is ready to enter” means that the second variable entrance (second big prize winning) Since the effective period is generated based on the mouth 50) being able to enter the ball, the present invention is not limited to the mode in which the effective period is started at the same time when the entrance is possible. For example, in order to reliably detect a game ball that has entered the ball, it is possible to start the valid period slightly before the time when the ball can be entered (for example, 0.5S before), In consideration of the fact that it takes time to reach the specific area even if the ball is played, the valid period may be started at a time slightly after the ball can be entered (for example, after 0.5 S).
In addition, as an operation mode of the sorting device 56 (movable part), “the first variable entrance is set to the first state based on the fact that the second variable entrance is ready to enter, and the first variable entrance is ready to enter. In the second state, the second state is set while the first variable entrance is in a state where it is possible to enter the ball. A mode in which a predetermined operation mode is executed in a mode in which the possibility (passability) changes (for example, a mode in which a rotating body partially having a ball-entryable area entering a specific area rotates at a predetermined speed) A mode in which the predetermined operation mode is repeated can be exemplified. Further, the effective period continues even after the first variable entrance is ready to enter, but the movable control means ends (stops) the operation of the sorting device 56 (movable part). It is good. When ending, the sorting device 56 (movable part) shall be ended in the second state. In addition, the “first state” has a high possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 52, and the “second state” has a low possibility of the game ball to pass to the specific area 52. The “state” may be a state in which a game ball can pass to the specific area 52 (open state), and the “second state” may be a state in which the game ball cannot pass to the specific area 52 (closed state).

 Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in each round during the big hit game, the game ball entering the first big prize opening 44 or the second big prize opening 50 is the first big prize opening entrance switch 44a or Each time it is detected by the second big winning opening entrance ball switch 50b, the display content of the current big hit winning prize ball number S1 (current winning ball number), which is the number of winning balls won in the current big hit game, is updated. If the current big hit winning ball number S1 (current winning ball number) reaches the specified number S1ref, the subsequent display contents are not updated until the big hit game is over. Thereby, the display content of the current jackpot winning prize ball number S1 (current winning ball number) can be set to the content according to the specifications (maximum payout) of the gaming machine 10, and the display content can be optimized. . In addition, when the execution of all rounds is completed, if the current jackpot winning ball number S1 (current winning ball number) exceeds the specified number S1ref, the current jackpot winning ball number S1 (currently winning prize) exceeding the specified number S1ref. Since the number of balls) is displayed, it is possible to appeal the player's feeling of feeling (professional feeling) to the player and to further improve the gaming interest.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has the cumulative jackpot winning prize ball number S2 (the total value of the winning balls won during the jackpot ream) simultaneously with the current jackpot winning prize ball number S1 (current winning ball number). Cumulative award ball number) is displayed, and when the current jackpot winning ball number S1 (current winning ball number) reaches the specified number S1ref, the display content of the current big hit winning ball number S1 (current winning ball number) is updated. Although the display content of the cumulative jackpot winning prize ball number S2 (cumulative prize ball number) will be updated while not doing so, it will appeal to the player the appearance feeling in the jackpot reaming villa, and further improve the gaming interest Can do.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as an execution pattern of a specific round, a long opening pattern A that opens the second big prize opening 50 for a relatively long time and a second big prize opening 50 that are opened for a very short time and temporarily closed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but is limited to four or more patterns, including a long opening pattern B that opens for a relatively long time and a short opening pattern that opens the second big prize opening 50 for a very short time. It is also possible to have two patterns, a long open pattern A and a short open pattern.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as a retry process performed when the remaining ball counter does not become 0 in the second big prize opening opening game monitoring process (the number of winning / discharging does not match), in the retry process, the distribution member 56a is used. 4. Once the game balls are tilted to the left in FIG. 4 so that the game balls are distributed to the specific area 52 (V passing side), the game balls are tilted to the right in FIG. 4 again to move the game balls to the non-specific area 54 (V non-passing side). However, the operation is not limited to this, and the operation may be performed a plurality of times. Alternatively, the distribution device 56 is configured so that the distribution member 56a can perform an operation (for example, vibrate) different from that during normal distribution, and the retry process performs an operation different from the normal operation. It may be a thing.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the retry processing is performed when the remaining ball counter does not become 0 in the second big prize opening opening game monitoring processing (the number of winning / discharging does not match), but the present invention is not limited to this. The retry process may not be performed. In this case, the process of S662 to S672 of the second grand prize opening opening game monitoring process may be omitted, and an error may be generated based on the fact that the remaining ball counter does not become 0.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the time A has elapsed from the opening of the second big prize opening 50 in the short opening pattern or the long opening pattern B in a specific round, the second grand prize opening 50 is closed and the distribution device 56 is driven. (The movable part is changed from the first state to the second state), and when B time elapses from the previous opening of the second big prize opening 50, the distribution is performed together with the opening of the second big prize opening 50 that is temporarily closed. The driving of the device 56 is resumed (the movable part is changed from the second state to the first state). However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is good also as what is not interlocked with 50 closing and opening. For example, the driving of the sorting device 56 may be terminated after the second grand prize opening 50 is closed after A time has elapsed from the opening of the second big prize opening 50, or from the opening of the second big prize opening 50. The driving of the sorting device 56 may be resumed after the second grand prize winning opening 50 is reopened after the B time has elapsed.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a sorting member 56a configured such that a projecting portion projects in a radial direction from a rotatable cylindrical portion, and a sorting solenoid that operates (rotates) the sorting member 56a around the cylindrical portion. 56b constitutes a distribution device 56, and switches between a state in which game balls are distributed to the specific area 52 and a state in which game balls are distributed to the non-specific area 54. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Any configuration may be used as long as it operates so as to be distributed to the non-specific region. For example, the game ball may be gradually changed from a state where the game ball is distributed to the non-specific area side to a state where the game ball is distributed to the specific area side (a game ball is more likely to pass through the specific area). .

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the first big prize opening opening game monitoring process (monitoring the first big prize opening 44) is performed in the first big prize opening opening game process, and the second big prize opening opening game process is the second. All rounds are monitored by performing the big prize opening opening game monitoring process (monitoring of the second big prize opening 50), but not limited to this, only the second big prize opening opening game monitoring process (even number rounds) It is also possible to monitor only the eyes and monitor only the second grand prize winning port 50). Further, only a specific round may be monitored in the second grand prize opening opening game monitoring process, and a round other than the specific round (other even-numbered rounds) may not be monitored.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the error occurrence flag is on in the big hit game end process (when the number of remaining rounds of the big hit game is 0 and the error occurrence flag is on), the big hit game flag is not turned off ( However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the error occurrence flag is on, the big hit game ends but the special symbol variable game (variation display of identification information) is executed (start). You may not do it. In this case, the process of determining whether or not the error occurrence flag in S800 of the big hit game end process in FIG. 31 is off is omitted, and the process of determining whether or not the error occurrence flag is on is the special symbol of FIG. It may be added during the game process. For example, it is determined whether or not the error occurrence flag is on, whether or not the big hit game of S220 is being determined, and any of the special figure 1 and special figure 2 of S222 is variably displayed. The special symbol game process is terminated if the error occurrence flag is on, and the process proceeds to S222 if the error occurrence flag is not on but off. That's fine.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, error information (error occurrence flag state) in which the number of receipts and ejections does not match is set as backup target data, and the error occurrence flag is turned off (reset) in the return process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the state of the error occurrence flag may not be set as backup target data. In this case, the error occurrence flag may be erased (reset) when the power is turned off (shut off) and turned off when the power is turned on (turned on). Also in this case, the error information (error occurrence flag) in which the number of inputs and outputs does not match is reset by the operation of the on / off switch 107 (on / off switching operation). In addition, a dedicated error reset button for resetting the error occurrence flag is provided, and it is determined whether or not the error reset button is pressed in the return processing, and based on the fact that the error reset button is pressed ( For example, the error occurrence flag may be reset by turning on the power while pressing the error reset button.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the prize ball is paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first prize winning entrance ball switch 44a and the second prize winning entrance ball switch 50a. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A prize ball may be paid out based on detection of a game ball by a switch (a specific area passage switch 52a or a non-specific area passage switch 54a) that detects the discharge of the first grand prize port discharge switch 44d or the second grand prize port. Good. In this case, when the clogging of the game ball is resolved by the retry process of S664 of the second big prize opening opening game monitoring process of FIG. 26, the game ball is detected by either the specific area passing switch 52a or the non-specific area passing switch 54a. Since it will be detected, the prize ball may be paid out based on the detection, or may not be paid out. In the former case, when it is detected that the game ball has passed the specific area 52 by the retry process, a prize ball is given (paid out), but a privilege other than the prize ball (setting of a high probability state) is not given, In the latter case, even if it is detected that the game ball has passed the specific area 52 by the retry process, neither a prize ball nor a privilege other than the prize ball (high probability state setting) is given. In the embodiment, even if it is detected that the game ball has passed the specific area 52 by the retry process, a privilege other than the prize ball (high probability state setting) is not given. When it does, it is good also as what gives privilege other than a prize ball.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the current number of winning balls reaches the specified number S1ref, the display content of the current winning ball number is not updated until the big hit game ends, and the display content of the cumulative number of winning balls is updated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display contents of both the number of winning balls and the number of accumulated winning balls may not be updated.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the current number of winning balls exceeds the specified number (specified number S1ref), the specified number S1ref is displayed instead of the current number of winning balls (the update of the display content of the current number of winning balls thereafter) However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display contents regarding the current number of winning balls may be erased, that is, the current number of winning balls may not be displayed. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a modified award winning ball number display process executed in place of FIG. 45, and FIG. 49 shows the current award ball number and cumulative number displayed in the award winning ball number display process of the modified example. It is explanatory drawing explaining the display content of the number of prize balls. As shown in FIG. 48, when it is determined in S1516 that the current big hit winning ball number S1 (current ball number) is equal to or greater than the specified number S1ref, and in S1520, it is determined that the previous S1 is also equal to or greater than the specified number S1ref. The display of the number of winning balls this time is deleted (S1524B). That is, as shown in FIG. 49, when the current number of winning balls reaches the specified number S1, after executing the specified number reaching effect (see FIG. 49 (h)), the display of the current number of winning balls is deleted and the big hit The prize ball number is not displayed until the game is over (see FIGS. 49 (i) and (j)). Thereby, the display content of the number of prize balls this time can be set to the content according to the specifications (maximum payout) of the gaming machine 10, and the display content can be optimized. In this modification, when the current number of winning balls exceeds the specified number (specified number S1ref), only the display of the current number of winning balls is erased and the cumulative number of winning balls is displayed continuously. The display contents of both the number of winning balls and the cumulative number of winning balls may be erased, that is, the number of winning balls and the number of accumulated winning balls may not be displayed.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the current jackpot winning ball number S1 (current winning ball number) exceeds the specified number (specified number S1ref), the sub control board 90 causes the current jackpot winning ball number S1 (current winning ball number). ) Is transmitted to the liquid crystal display control board 91 instead of the command for instructing the display of the prescribed number S1ref. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub-control board 90 does not receive the current big hit winning ball number S1 (this time It is assumed that a command instructing the display of (the number of prize balls) is transmitted to the liquid crystal display control board 91, and the liquid crystal display control board 91 which has received the command receives the current big hit winning prize ball number S1 (current prize ball number) as the specified number S1ref. If it is determined whether or not it exceeds, and if it is determined that the current jackpot winning prize ball number S1 (current winning ball number) does not exceed the prescribed number S1ref, the current jackpot winning prize ball number S1 (current winning ball number) is displayed in the effect display device 34. Displayed on If it is determined that more than predetermined number S1ref, may be performed a display control to display a specified number S1ref to effect display device 34.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, in each round during the big hit game, a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 44 or the second big prize opening 50 is the first big prize opening entrance switch 44a or the second. Each time it is detected by the big winning opening ball entry switch 50b, the current jackpot winning prize ball number S1 (current winning ball number) and the cumulative jackpot winning prize ball number S2 (cumulative winning ball number) are updated. It is not limited to this, and during the big hit game, the entrance of the game ball to other entrances where the prize balls are paid out such as the first start port 36, the second start port 38, and the general winning port 45 are detected. In this case, the current jackpot winning prize ball number S1 (current winning ball number) and the cumulative jackpot winning prize ball number S2 (cumulative prize ball number) may be updated. In this case, during the big hit game (during the execution of each round), the number of prize balls paid out based on the entry of the game balls into the first big prize opening 44 or the second big prize opening 50 and other entrance holes It is also possible to display a total value obtained by adding the number of prize balls paid out based on the entry of game balls into the game, or during the big hit game (during the execution of each round), Only the number of prize balls that have been paid out based on the entrance of game balls to the second big prize opening 50 is displayed, and the number of prize balls that have been paid out based on the entrance of game balls to other entrances May be calculated separately, and when the big hit game ends (after the execution of all rounds), the total value obtained by adding both may be displayed.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, during the jackpot game, the current jackpot winning prize ball number S1 (current winning ball number) and the cumulative jackpot winning prize ball number S2 (cumulative prize ball number) are displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the jackpot game, the current jackpot winning prize ball number S1 (current prize ball number) is displayed, and when the jackpot game ends (when the jackpot is finished) or the jackpot game ends. During the special symbol variation display after the game, when the jackpot reunion ends, when the special symbol variation display after the jackpot reunion ends, etc., the cumulative jackpot winning prize ball number S2 (cumulative prize ball number) It is good also as what displays.

  In this embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first start port, second start port) provided on the game board are used. To a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that gives a player a gaming profit (game value) by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number of game balls that enter the mouth, big prize opening, etc.) Although an example in which the invention is applied has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives gaming profits in a form different from “payout of prize balls”. For example, when a game ball is entered into various winning openings, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the ball is stored in the RAM (game value) of the main control unit or the payout control unit. The present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives a player a gaming profit (game value) by storing it in the management control unit. An effect can be obtained. Of course, as the game value managed by the game value management control unit, the game value obtained as a result of the game and the game value obtained by inserting cash or the like may be managed separately (displayed separately). , May be managed together (displayed by addition / subtraction) (both separate display and addition / subtraction display may be performed). As a type of gaming machine in which gaming profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of gaming balls built in the gaming machine, specifically, Examples of the game machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various winning holes or out holes to the launch position and launch it again.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 10 (a ball-type game machine), but may be applied to a spinning-type game machine such as a slot machine.

  The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems will be described. In the embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 corresponds to a “gaming machine”, and the CPU 90a, the liquid crystal display control board 91, and the liquid crystal display device 34 of the sub control board 90 that execute the acquired winning ball number display process of FIGS. It corresponds to “profit amount display means” and “specified profit amount notification means”. The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem is the same as that of the embodiment described in the column of means for solving the problem. Therefore, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems are not limited. In other words, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems should be made based on the description of the column, and the examples are those of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems. It is only a specific example.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described using the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you get.

  10 Pachinko machine, 11 Front frame, 12 Glass plate, 14 Upper tray, 16 Lower tray, 18 Launch handle, 18a Touch sensor, 18b Launch stop switch, 19 Launch motor, 21 Body frame, 22 Outer frame, 24a Ball rental button, 24b return button, 26 effect button, 27 operation detection switch, 28a, 28b speaker, 29 locking device, 30 game board, 31a outer rail, 31b inner rail, 32 normal symbol operation gate, 32a gate switch, 33 effect display device, 33L , 33M, 33R Production symbol, 34a First determination symbol, 34b Second determination symbol, 35a First hold symbol, 35b Second hold symbol, 36 First start port, 36a First start port switch, 38 Second start port, 38a Second start port switch, 38b Second start port solenoid, 38c One part, 40 symbol display device, 40a symbol display board, 41 normal symbol display device, 41a left normal symbol display portion, 41b right normal symbol display portion, 42 special symbol display device, 42a first special symbol display portion, 42b second Special symbol display section, 42c round display section, 43 firing area notification display section, 44 grand prize opening (first grand prize opening), 44a big prize opening switch, 44b big prize opening solenoid, 44c opening / closing plate, 45 general prize opening, 45a General prize opening switch, 46 Second big prize opening, 46c Opening / closing plate, 47 Out opening, 48 Windmill, 50 Center object, 60 Sorting device, 62 Receptacle, 64 Specific area, 66 Non-specific area, 68a-68c Dropping Hole, 70 main control board, 70a CPU, 70b ROM, 70c RAM, 72 relay terminal board, 80 payout control board, 81 frame open Release switch, 82 ball rental display board, 83 relay terminal board, 84 switch before delivery, 85 switch after delivery, 86 delivery motor, 87 relay terminal board, 90 sub control board, 90a CPU, 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 effect display Control board, 92 amplifier board, 93 decoration drive board, 94 effect button board, 95 LED lamp, 96a, 96b decoration motor, 100 firing control board, 102 bottom pan full switch.

Claims (3)

A gaming machine capable of executing a specific game that enables a game ball to enter the variable entrance based on the identification information displayed in a specific manner,
Profit amount display means for displaying a profit amount indicating the amount of profit given based on the game ball entering the variable entrance,
The profit amount display means includes
A first profit amount display showing the amount of profit granted in the specific game being executed;
A second profit amount display showing the amount of profit granted in the specific game being executed and the amount of profit granted in the specific game being executed,
Updating the display contents of the first profit amount display and the second profit amount display based on a game ball entering the variable entrance during the specific game;
If the amount of profit granted during the specific game before the end of the specific game is the specified profit amount that can be granted in the specific game, Until the game is over, at least the first profit amount display is not performed among the first profit amount display and the second profit amount display. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
In the case where the profit amount display means is in the specific game and the amount of profit given during the specific game before the end of the specific game becomes a specified profit amount that can be given in the specific game After this, when the specific game ends at least the first profit amount display of the first profit amount display and the second profit amount display including the amount of profit granted until the specific game ends. Or a gaming machine that is played after the specific game is over. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The specified profit amount is notified when the amount of profit granted during the specific game becomes the specified profit amount that can be granted in the specific game before the specific game ends during the specific game. A gaming machine comprising a specified profit amount notification means.