JP2016073702A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suitably improving an interest.SOLUTION: On the basis of winning to an upper operation port or a lower operation port provided in a game area, winning/failure lottery processing on a special pattern side is executed in a main control device 60. In the case of winning in the winning/failure lottery processing, distribution determination processing for determining a big winning result is executed. In the case of a big winning, a mode is shifted to an opening/closing execution mode in which a variable winning drive section 22b is driven and controlled. In this case, a first high frequency support mode is set as a mode in which winning to the lower operation port is easy. In the case of a fixed type big winning, a mode is shifted to the first high frequency support mode. The first high frequency support mode substantially continues until a next opening/closing execution mode is imparted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, it is common that a privilege is given to a player based on the establishment of a specific condition such as winning in an internal lottery.

  For example, in a pachinko gaming machine, there are cases where a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state is performed when a gaming ball enters a pitching portion provided in a gaming area. When such a lottery is won, for example, opening and closing of a variable pitching portion provided in a game area is executed, and a payout of a gaming ball according to the number of balls entering the variable pitching portion is executed (for example, patents) Reference 1).

JP 2001-062098 A

  In the above gaming machine, it is necessary to improve interest, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

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

In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 1 is a launching means for launching a game ball toward a game area;
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous to the player when a game ball enters a predetermined pitch and a predetermined condition is satisfied;
With
As the gaming state, a first gaming state and a second gaming state that are more advantageous to the player than the predetermined gaming state are set,
These first gaming state and second gaming state are gaming states in which the bonus granting probability per unit number of gaming balls is higher than the predetermined gaming state,
The gaming machine is
Based on the fact that the lottery result of the lottery process executed based on the game ball having entered the predetermined ball entering part in the first gaming state has resulted in the grant of the privilege, at least next time First state setting means for setting the second gaming state to a state in which the second gaming state is substantially continued until a condition that causes the provision of the bonus is established;
In the second game state set by the first state setting means, the predetermined game state or the condition that the game ball enters the predetermined ball entering part and causes the provision of the privilege is established. A second state setting means for setting the state in which the predetermined gaming state is highly likely to occur in a situation where a new establishment of the condition does not occur;
Based on the fact that the lottery result of the lottery process executed based on the game ball having entered the predetermined ball entering part in the first gaming state has resulted in the provision of the privilege, at least next time Third state setting means for setting the first gaming state to a state in which the first gaming state is substantially continued until a condition that causes the provision of the privilege is established,
First pattern display means for performing display corresponding to the result of the lottery process;
Second pattern display means for performing display corresponding to the result of the lottery process;
With
The display area of the first picture display means is formed narrower than the display area of the second picture display means,
The gaming machine is
Identify whether the result of the lottery process is the specific result in the first gaming state or the result of the lottery process is the predetermined result in the first gaming state Means for controlling the display of the first picture display means so as to be possible;
Identify whether the result of the lottery process is the specific result in the first gaming state or the result of the lottery process is the predetermined result in the first gaming state Means for controlling display of the second picture display means so that it is impossible or difficult to identify;
It is characterized by having.

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

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. (A)-(j) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content in a symbol display apparatus. (A), (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content in a symbol display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for a success or failure lottery. (A) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of each support mode, (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a distribution table, (c) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transition aspect of a support mode. is there. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the ordinary power transmission control process performed by MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure change start process performed in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a usual figure determination performed by MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric control process performed in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation start process performed in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure finalizing process performed in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric power completion | finish process performed in MPU of a main controller. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of a game. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board in 2nd Embodiment. (A) It is the schematic of the 2nd operation port in the case of a closed state, (b) It is the schematic diagram of the 2nd operation port in the case of an open state. (A) It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the state seen from the side of a distribution winning device, (b) It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the state seen from the back side of the distribution winning device. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for a success / failure lottery. (A) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of each support mode, (b-1) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the allocation table for 1st special drawings, (b-2) 2nd special feature. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the allocation table for figures, (c) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transfer aspect of a support mode. (A) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the success / failure table for 1st special drawings, (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the success / failure table for 2nd special drawings. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric control process performed in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the acquisition process of the hold information by the side of a special figure performed by MPU of a main control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation start process performed in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the data setting process performed in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure finalizing process performed in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the process for a branch performed in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric power completion | finish process performed in MPU of a main controller. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of a game.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine body 12 that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11. . The gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame (not shown), a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame, and a back pack unit (not shown) arranged behind the inner frame.

  The inner frame of the gaming machine main body 12 is rotatably supported by the outer frame 11 with one of the left and right side portions serving as a support side. Further, the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame, and can be rotated forward by using one of the left and right side portions as a support side. Further, the back pack unit is rotatably supported by the inner frame, and can be rotated rearward with one of the left and right side portions as a support side.

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

  A game board 20 is mounted on the inner frame. Here, the structure of the game board 20 is demonstrated based on FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 20.

  The game board 20 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. Each opening has a general winning port 21, a variable winning device 22, an upper operating port (first starting ball entering portion) 23, a lower operating port (second starting ball entering portion) 24, a through gate 25, a variable display unit 26, A special map display unit 33, a general map display unit 34, and the like are provided.

  When a ball enters the general winning port 21, the variable winning device 22, the upper operating port 23, and the lower operating port 24, it is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) disposed on the back side of the game board 20, Based on the detection result, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. In addition, an out port 27 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 20, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports etc. are discharged from the game area through the out port 27. The game board 20 is provided with a large number of nails 28 for dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game ball as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill.

  Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and is not only a mode of being discharged from the game area after passing through the opening, but is discharged from the game area after passing through the opening. Embodiments that are not included are also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 27, the game ball enters the variable winning device 22, the upper operating port 23, the lower operating port 24 or the through gate 25. Is also expressed as a prize.

  The upper operating port 23 and the lower operating port 24 are unitized as operating port devices and are installed in the game board 20. Both the upper working port 23 and the lower working port 24 are opened upward. Further, both the operation ports 23 and 24 are arranged in the vertical direction so that the upper operation port 23 is on the upper side. The lower working port 24 is provided with a utility member 24a as a guide piece (support piece) composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces.

  The general electric accessory 24a is connected to an accessory drive unit 24b mounted on the back side of the game board 20, and is driven by the accessory drive unit 24b to be in a closed state (non-support state or non-guide state) and open. It is arranged in one of the states (support state or guide state). In the closed state of the utility wire 24a, the game ball cannot win the lower operating port 24, and the winning of the lower operating port 24 becomes possible when the electric utility item 24a is opened.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a state where a winning of a game ball to the lower working port 24 is likely to occur and a state where winning is not difficult but is more difficult to occur than a state where winning is likely to occur. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which the electric utility 24a can be switched. Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the utility switch 24a is not provided, and the switching between the state where the winning is likely to occur and the state where the winning is less likely to occur is performed by the displacement of the lower operation port 24 itself.

  The variable winning device 22 includes a large winning opening (not shown) leading to the back side of the game board 20 and an open / close door 22a for opening and closing the large winning opening. The open / close door 22a is connected to a variable winning drive unit (not shown) integrally provided as the variable winning device 22, and is driven by the variable winning drive unit and is arranged in either a closed state or an open state. The Specifically, the game ball is normally in a closed state in which it cannot win, and the game ball is switched to an open state in which it is easy to win when winning the transition to the opening / closing execution mode in the internal lottery. Incidentally, the opening / closing execution mode is a mode to be shifted when a big win is won. The opening / closing execution mode will be described in detail later.

  In the special figure display unit 33, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the upper working port 23 or the lower working port 24 as a trigger, and the winning of the upper working port 23 or the lower working port 24 is performed as a result of stopping the variation display. The result of the internal lottery performed based on the above is clearly displayed. That is, in the present pachinko machine 10, the winning to the upper working port 23 and the winning to the lower working port 24 are not distinguished in the internal lottery, and are performed based on the winning to the upper working port 23 or the lower working port 24. The result of the internal lottery is displayed in the special figure display section 33 which is a common display area. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the upper working port 23 or the lower working port 24 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, a special stop result is displayed on the special figure display unit 33. Is displayed and the variable display is stopped.

  The special figure display unit 33 is configured by a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, but is not limited to this, and is not limited to this. A liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device , Or other types of display devices such as CRT or dot matrix display. In addition, as a pattern variably displayed on the special figure display unit 33, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, or A configuration in which a plurality of colors are switched and displayed is conceivable.

  In the general map display unit 34, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning to the through gate 25 as a trigger, and the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 25 is displayed as a stop result of the variation display. Specified by. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the through gate 25 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the support execution mode, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the general map display unit 34 and the variable display is stopped. After that, it shifts to the support execution mode. In the support execution mode, the general electric utility 24a provided in the lower operation port 24 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  The variable display unit 26 is provided with a symbol display device 31 that variably displays a symbol that is a kind of a pattern, and a center frame 32 is disposed so as to surround the symbol display device 31. The symbol display device 31 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and display contents are controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 31 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be another display device having a display screen such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT, and a dot matrix display. It may be a vessel.

  In the symbol display device 31, the variation display of the symbol is started based on the winning in the upper working port 23 or the lower working port 24. That is, when the variable display is performed in the special figure display unit 33, the variable display is performed in the symbol display device 31 accordingly.

  The display content of the symbol display device 31 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is a diagram individually showing symbols variably displayed on the symbol display device 31, and FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the display surface P of the symbol display device 31.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 (a) to 3 (j), a design which is a kind of design is composed of nine main designs with numbers "1" to "9", respectively, and a shell-shaped design. It consists of sub-designs. More specifically, the main symbols are configured by attaching numbers “1” to “9” to nine types of character symbols such as octopus.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, on the display surface P of the symbol display device 31, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage are set as a plurality of display areas. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 includes a main symbol and a sub symbol arranged in a predetermined order. Specifically, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending order of numbers in the upper symbol row Z1, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. . In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between the main symbols.

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

  As shown in FIG. 4B, on the display surface P, three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It is like that. On the display surface P, five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right lowering line L4, and a right uppering line L5 are set.

  When an effect for game times is performed on the display surface P based on winning in the upper operating port 23 or the lower operating port 24, the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are scrolled in a predetermined direction with periodicity. The variable display is started. Then, the display is switched from the variable display to the standby display in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and finally the game is used in a state where a predetermined symbol is statically displayed in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. The production of is ended.

  In addition, when the effect for the game round ends, if it is a game round corresponding to the occurrence of a fixed jackpot result to be described later, a combination of symbols in which the same odd number is attached to any active line is formed. The In addition, in the case of game times corresponding to the occurrence of a variable jackpot result, which will be described later, a combination of symbols with the same even number is formed on any active line.

  In addition, the mode of the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display device 31 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary. The number of symbol columns, the direction of the symbol variable display in the symbol column, the number of symbols in each symbol column, etc. Can be appropriately changed. Also, the pattern that is variably displayed on the symbol display device 31 is not limited to the above-described pattern. For example, only a numeral may be variably displayed as the pattern.

  Here, in the configuration in which the result of the internal lottery executed based on the winning to the upper operating port 23 or the lower operating port 24 as described above is executed by both the symbol display device 31 and the special symbol display unit 33, The display device 31 is display-controlled by a display control device 100 described later, whereas the special figure display unit 33 is controlled by a main control device 60 described later without going through the display control device 100. As a result, when notifying the result of the internal lottery, it is possible to use the symbol display device 31 as an effect for the player and use the special symbol display unit 33 as an item for management by the administrator of the game hall. . Further, the display area by the special figure display unit 33 is set narrower than the display area by the symbol display device 31. Thereby, it becomes easy to use the symbol display device 31 for production and use the special symbol display unit 33 for management.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a first reserved lamp portion 35 corresponding to the special symbol display portion 33 and the symbol display device 31 is provided in the upper left portion on the front side of the center frame 32. A maximum of four game balls won in the upper operation port 23 or the lower operation port 24 are reserved, and the number of reservations is displayed when the first reservation lamp unit 35 is turned on.

  In the upper right part of the center frame 32, a second holding lamp part 36 corresponding to the general map display part 34 is provided. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the through gate 25 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of the held balls is displayed when the second holding lamp unit 36 is turned on. In addition, it is good also as a structure by which the function of each holding | maintenance lamp | ramp part 35 and 36 is fulfill | performed by the display in the one part area | region of the symbol display apparatus 31. FIG.

  An inner rail portion 41 and an outer rail portion 42 are attached to the game board 20, and a guide rail is configured by the inner rail portion 41 and the outer rail portion 42, and is mounted below the game board 20 in the inner frame. A game ball launched from the game ball launching mechanism (not shown) is guided to the upper part of the game area. The game ball launching mechanism performs a game ball launching operation by operating a launch handle 51 provided on the front door frame 14.

  A front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 52 so that almost the entire game area can be viewed from the front. The window part 52 has a substantially elliptical shape, and a window panel 53 is fitted therein. The window panel 53 is formed of colorless and transparent with glass, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed of colorless and transparent with a synthetic resin. Incidentally, the display surface P of the symbol display device 31 and the special figure display section 33 are visible through the window panel 53 from the front of the pachinko machine 10.

  Around the window portion 52, light emitting means such as various lamp portions are provided. A display lamp part 54 is provided above the window part 52 as a part of the various lamp parts. In addition, on both the left and right sides of the display lamp unit 54, speaker units 55 for outputting sound effects according to the game situation are provided.

  Below the window portion 52 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 56 and a lower bulging portion 57 that bulge to the near side are arranged side by side. An upper plate 56a that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulge portion 56, and a lower plate 57a that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulge portion 57. The upper plate 56a has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism side while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 57a has a function of storing game balls that are surplus in the upper tray 56a. The game balls paid out from the payout device mounted on the back pack unit are discharged to the upper plate 56a and the lower plate 57a.

  A main control device, a sound emission control device, and a display control device are mounted on the back side of the inner frame. Further, as described above, a back pack unit is provided on the back surface of the inner frame. The back pack unit includes a payout mechanism including a payout device, a payout control device, a power source and a firing control device. Is installed. Hereinafter, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

<Electric configuration of pachinko machine 10>
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

  The main control device 60 includes a main control board 61 that controls the main control of the game, and a power failure monitoring board 65 that monitors the power supply. The main control device 60 may be provided with a trace means for leaving a trace of the opening or a trace structure for leaving a trace of the opening to the board box that accommodates the main control board 61 or the like. . As the trace means, a plurality of case bodies constituting the substrate box are unseparably coupled, and a configuration of a coupling portion (caulking portion) that requires destruction of a predetermined part at the time of separation or an adhesive layer to be bonded at the time of peeling The structure which sticks the seal seal | sticker which leaves the trace of having been peeled by remaining so that it may straddle the boundary between several case bodies can be considered. Moreover, as a trace structure, the structure which apply | coats an adhesive agent with respect to the boundary between the some case bodies which comprise a board | substrate box can be considered.

  An MPU 62 is mounted on the main control board 61. The MPU 62 incorporates a ROM 63 and an RWM 64.

  The ROM 63 is configured to use, as a read-only memory, a memory (that is, a non-volatile storage means) that does not require external power supply for storing and holding, such as a NOR flash memory or a NAND flash memory. The ROM 63 stores various control programs executed by the MPU 62 and fixed value data.

  The RWM 64 is configured to use a memory (that is, a volatile storage means) that requires external power supply for storage and holding, such as SRAM and DRAM, for both reading and writing. The time required for reading is faster than that of the ROM 63 when compared with the data capacity. The RWM 64 temporarily stores various data and the like when executing the control program stored in the ROM 63.

  In addition to the above elements, the MPU 62 or the main control board 61 is provided with an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like. Note that it is not essential that the ROM 63 and the RWM 64 are made into one chip with respect to the MPU 62, and each may be made into a chip individually. The same applies to control devices other than the main control device 60.

  The MPU 62 is provided with an input port and an output port. A power failure monitoring board 65 and a payout control device 70 provided in the main control device 60 are connected to the input side of the MPU 62. In this case, the power failure monitoring board 65 is connected to a power supply and launch control device 80 having a function of supplying operating power, and the MPU 62 is supplied with power via the power failure monitoring board 65.

  Various sensors such as various winning detection sensors 67a to 67e are connected to the input side of the MPU 62. Each of the various winning detection sensors 67a to 67e has a one-to-one detection with respect to a winning-corresponding pitched portion such as a general winning port 21, a variable winning device 22, an upper operating port 23, a lower operating port 24, and a through gate 25. A sensor is included, and the MPU 62 makes a winning determination for each pitching unit. Further, the MPU 62 executes various lotteries based on winnings to the upper working port 23 and the lower working port 24.

  A power failure monitoring board 65, a payout control device 70, and a sound emission control device 90 are connected to the output side of the MPU 62. For example, the payout control device 70 outputs a winning ball command based on the winning determination result to the winning corresponding winning portion.

  Various commands such as a change command, a type command, and an opening command are output to the sound emission control device 90. Details of these various commands will be described later. Incidentally, the sound emission control device 90 is electrically connected to the main control device 60 via a connector unit (connection unit) in which connectors are provided at both ends of the signal line.

  Further, on the output side of the MPU 62, a variable winning drive unit 22b that opens and closes the open / close door 22a of the variable prize winning device 22, an accessory drive unit 24b that opens and closes the electric utility 24a of the lower working port 24, and a special figure display. The unit 33 and the general map display unit 34 are connected. The main control board 61 is provided with various driver circuits, and the MPU 62 performs drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  That is, in the opening / closing execution mode, the MPU 62 performs drive control of the variable winning drive unit 22b so that the large winning opening of the variable winning device 22 is opened and closed. In addition, in the case where the support winning of the utility model 24a is won, the MPU 62 performs drive control of the accessory driving unit 24b so that the utility model 24a is opened and closed. In each game round, display control of the special figure display unit 33 is executed in the MPU 62. In addition, when the lottery result indicating whether or not to open the electric utility item 24a is clearly indicated, the display control of the normal display unit 34 is executed in the MPU 62.

  The power failure monitoring board 65 relays between the main control board 61 and the power supply and launch control device 80, and monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply and launch control device 80. The payout control device 70 performs payout control of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 71 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 60.

  The power source and launch control device 80 is connected to, for example, a commercial power source (external power source) in a game hall or the like. And based on the external electric power supplied from the commercial power supply, the necessary operating power is generated for each of the main control board 61, the payout control device 70, etc., and the generated operating power is supplied. Incidentally, the power supply and launch control device 80 is provided with a power supply unit for power interruption such as a backup capacitor. Power for storing and holding is supplied to the RWM 64 of the control device 60. The power supply and launch control device 80 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 81, and the game ball launch mechanism 81 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

  The sound emission control device 90 drives and controls the various lamp units 35, 36, and 54 and the speaker unit 55 based on the command received from the main control device 60 and transmits the command to the display control device 100. The display control device 100 analyzes various commands received from the sound emission control device 90 or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received various commands to control the display of images on the display surface P of the symbol display device 31.

<Electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in the MPU 62 of the main controller 60>
Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The MPU 62 uses lots of counter information in the game to perform jackpot occurrence lottery, display setting of the special symbol display unit 33, setting of symbol display of the symbol display device 31, setting of display of the general symbol display unit 34, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, when the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery in which the jackpot is generated, the jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type, and the symbol display device 31 are changed. A reach random number counter C3 used for the reach generation lottery, a first initial value counter CN1 used for setting an initial value of the big hit random number counter C1, and a second initial value counter CN2 used for setting an initial value of the big hit type counter C2. And using the variation type counter CS for determining the display duration in the special symbol display unit 33 and the symbol display device 31. That. Further, a general-purpose random number counter C4 used for lottery for determining whether or not to open the general electric utility 24a of the lower working port 24 is used. The counters C1 to C3, CN1, CN2, CS, and C4 are provided in various counter areas 64b of the RWM 64.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CN1, CN2, CS, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short intervals. Among these, the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the reserved ball storage area 64a provided in the RWM 64 when a winning to the upper working port 23 or the lower working port 24 occurs. Stored in On the other hand, the numerical information of the general-purpose random number counter C4 is stored in the electric role reservation area 64c provided in the RWM 64 when a winning to the through gate 25 occurs.

  Here, the reserved ball storage area 64a and the electric role holding area 64c will be described.

  The reserved ball storage area 64a includes a special figure holding area Ra and a special figure execution area AE1. The special drawing reservation area Ra includes a first special drawing area Ra1, a second special drawing area Ra2, a third special drawing area Ra3, and a fourth special drawing area Ra4. A combination of numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 according to the winning history to the operation port 24 is used as holding information on the special figure side, and any of the special figure areas Ra1 to Ra4 Stored in

  In this case, when winning to the upper working port 23 or the lower working port 24 occurs continuously several times, the first special drawing area Ra1 → the second special drawing area Ra2 → the third special drawing area Ra3 → Each numerical information is stored in time series in the order of the fourth special figure area Ra4. Thus, by providing the four special drawing areas Ra1 to Ra4, a maximum of four game ball winning histories to the upper working port 23 or the lower working port 24 are held and stored. . Note that the number that can be reserved and stored is not limited to four, but may be any other number such as two, three, or five or more.

  The special figure execution area AE1 is an area for moving each numerical information stored in the first special figure area Ra1 of the special figure reservation area Ra when starting the variable display of the special figure display unit 33. Yes, at the start of one game round, determination of success or failure is performed based on various numerical information stored in the special figure execution area AE1.

  The electronic role holding area 64c includes a holding area Rb for usual use and an execution area AE2 for usual use. The reserved map area Rb includes a first map area Rb1, a second map area Rb2, a third map area Rb3, and a fourth map area Rb4. In accordance with the history, the numerical value information of the general-purpose random number counter C4 is stored in the general-purpose areas Rb1 to Rb4 as the hold information on the normal side.

  In this case, when the winning to the through gate 25 occurs continuously several times, the first common map area Rb1 → the second general map area Rb2 → the third general map area Rb3 → the fourth common map area Numerical information is stored in time series in the order of Rb4. Thus, by providing the four usual-use areas Rb1 to Rb4, up to four game balls winning histories to the through gate 25 are held and stored. Note that the number that can be reserved and stored is not limited to four, but may be any other number such as two, three, or five or more.

  The common map execution area AE2 is an area for moving the numerical information stored in the first general map area Rb1 of the general map hold area Rb when starting the variable display of the general map display unit 34. At the start of the teaching time for teaching the usual drawing lottery result, determination of success or failure is performed based on the numerical information stored in the ordinary drawing execution area AE2.

  Next, each of the counters will be described in detail.

  First, the general-purpose random number counter C4 will be described. For example, the general-purpose random number counter C4 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 239, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The general-purpose random number counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric role reservation area 64c of the RWM 64 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 25. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the general electric utility 24a to the open state based on the stored value of the general electric random number counter C4.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of support modes are set so that the modes of support by the general electric utility 24a are different from each other.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), in the support mode, when the game ball is continuously fired in the same manner with respect to the game area, the lower operation port 24 has a normal mode. The low-frequency support mode, the first high-frequency support mode, and the second high-frequency support mode are set so that there is a difference in the frequency at which the electrical combination 24a is opened per unit time.

  In more detail about each of these support modes, in the low-frequency support mode, the probability of winning a support in the support determination process is 80%. In addition, when the success / failure determination process is performed, the variation display of the pattern is performed on the general map display unit 34, and when the predetermined variation display time has elapsed, the final display is stopped at the general map display unit 34. The lottery result is taught by the pattern to be played. The variable display time in this case is 12.0 sec in the low frequency support mode. In addition, when the support is won, the public utility 24a whose opening upper limit time is 0.200 sec is opened only once.

  In the first high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning a support in the support success / failure determination process is 80%. The variable display time is 2.0 sec. In addition, when the support is won, the opening of the electric utility 24a whose opening upper limit time is 1.500 sec is performed three times. In addition, the interval time between each opening time in the case of winning the support is 1 sec.

  In the second high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning a support in the support success / failure determination process is 80%. The variable display time is 2.0 sec. In addition, when the support is won, the opening of the public utility 24a whose opening upper limit time is 1.496 sec is performed three times. In addition, the interval time between each opening time in the case of winning the support is 1 sec.

  In other words, each support mode has the same probability of winning a support (for example, 80% for each), but in each high-frequency support mode, when the support wins, The number of times that the accessory 24a is in the open state is set to be large, and the opening upper limit time for one time is set to be long. In this case, in the case where support is elected in each high-frequency support mode and the open state of the general utility 24a occurs a plurality of times, the closing time from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state Is set to be shorter than one opening upper limit time. Furthermore, in each high-frequency support mode, the variation display time of one teaching time in the general map display unit 34 is set shorter than that in the low-frequency support mode.

  As described above, in each high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning a prize to the lower working port 24 is higher than in the low-frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, there is a higher probability of winning the upper working port 23 than in the lower working port 24, but in each high frequency support mode, the lower working port 24 is moved to the lower working port 24. The probability of winning a prize increases. When a winning is made to the lower operation port 24, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in a state where each high-frequency support mode is continued, the player reduces the number of possessed balls so much. It is possible to play games while avoiding it. In addition, since the big hit lottery is executed in response to the winning of the lower operating port 24, it is possible to increase the chance that the big hit lottery is executed in each high frequency support mode than in the low frequency support mode.

  It should be noted that the configuration for increasing the frequency at which each high-frequency support mode is in a state where the power is released per unit time as compared to the low-frequency support mode is not limited to the above, and for example, it is a support win It is good also as a structure which makes a probability high. Also, for example, in a configuration in which a plurality of types of variable display times are prepared for the general map display unit 34, a short variable display time is more easily selected in the high frequency support mode than in the low frequency support mode, or the average variable display time. May be set to be shorter. Furthermore, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening upper limit time of one time is lengthened, the variable display time is shortened, the average time of the variable display time is shortened, and the winning probability is increased. Any combination of conditions may be applied to increase the advantage of the high frequency support mode over the low frequency support mode.

  In the first high-frequency support mode and the second high-frequency support mode, the opening upper limit time of each opening time is different, but other conditions are the same. In addition, the opening upper limit time of each opening time is set longer in the first high frequency support mode than in the second high frequency support mode, but the difference between the upper opening times of the two is the difference between the two open upper limit times. It is set smaller than the difference between the upper limit time and the open upper limit time of the low frequency support mode. More specifically, the upper open limit time of both is substantially the same. Therefore, although the opening frequency per unit time of the utility model 24a is higher in the first high-frequency support mode than in the second high-frequency support mode, the opening frequency is substantially the same.

  By the way, in any of the first high frequency support mode and the second high frequency support mode, when the upper number of winnings is generated in the lower working port 24, the situation where the opening is not performed three times or the upper limit time for opening. The support execution mode is ended even in a situation where has not passed. In this case, the upper limit number is 10, and the product of the upper limit number (specifically “10” and the game ball firing period (specifically 0.6 sec)) is the number of times of opening. (Specifically, “3”) and a value larger than the product of the upper limit open time (specifically, 1.500 sec or 1.496 sec) Therefore, the first high frequency support mode and the second high frequency support Even in the mode, it is difficult or impossible for the upper limit number of winnings to occur, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the latter product value is larger than the former product value. Accordingly, in the first high-frequency support mode and the second high-frequency support mode, the upper limit number of winnings may be configured.In this case, the former product value and the latter product value may be the same or substantially the same. By making the same, launch in the same operation mode Even bundle 51 has been operated, it is possible to create a situation which does not occur a situation where winning upper number is generated.

  In addition, the method of giving a difference in the opening frequency between the first high frequency support mode and the second high frequency support mode is not limited to the above-described method. Any one of the variable display time of one teaching time in the unit 34 (or the average time when there are plural types of variable display times), the number of times of opening, the upper limit of opening time, and the interval of each opening time, any condition A difference may be given to the opening frequency by causing a difference for a plurality of conditions or all conditions of the combinations. Even in this case, the difference between the targeted conditions is slight, and the conditions are substantially the same, so that the advantages of the first high frequency support mode and the second high frequency support mode are substantially reduced. It is possible to be the same.

  Next, the jackpot random number counter C1 will be described.

  The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that, for example, one by one is added in the range of 0 to 62749, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value counter CN1 at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The first initial value counter CN1 is a loop counter similar to the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 62749). The big hit random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 64a of the RWM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working port 23 or the lower working port 24.

  The random number value for winning the jackpot is stored in the ROM 63 as a success / failure table. As the success / failure table, a success / failure table for the low probability mode and a success / failure table for the high probability mode are set. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, the low probability mode and the high probability mode are set as the lottery modes in the success / failure lottery means. In the low probability mode, 1/251 is a big win, and in the high probability mode, 1/250 is a big win. That is, although the probability of winning a jackpot is higher in the high probability mode than in the low probability mode, the probabilities are substantially the same.

  Here, in the case of the pachinko machine 10, when a big win is won, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to a predetermined opening / closing execution mode with a probability of 100%, and in the predetermined opening / closing execution mode, a round game is executed a predetermined number of times (specifically, Is performed 15 times). The round game is a game state in which the variable winning device 22 is in an open state, and a predetermined upper limit duration has elapsed, and a predetermined upper limit number of game balls have entered the variable winning device 22. A game that continues until either condition of winning is satisfied. Then, after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning / no-win lottery mode becomes the high probability mode with a probability of 100%. This high-probability mode continues until the next jackpot is won or up to 10,000 game times.

  In this case, since the probability of winning a jackpot in the high probability mode is 1/250 as described above, the jackpot is won with a probability of almost 100% within 10,000 times. That is, the high-probability mode of the pachinko machine 10 is substantially continued until the next jackpot winning is generated even if there is a limit on the number of continuations as described above. In setting such a substantially continuous high probability mode, the probability of winning a jackpot and the upper limit number of continuations of the high probability mode are not limited to the above.

  For example, when the jackpot winning probability in the high probability mode is 1 / A (A is a number greater than 1) and the continuation upper limit number of times in the high probability mode is K, K ≧ A may be satisfied. As a result, a jackpot winning will occur with a probability of 60% or more within the range of the maximum number of continuations, and the high probability mode will continue substantially until the next jackpot winning.

  In order to continue with higher probability, for example, in equation (1) P = (1− (1-1 / A) K) × 100, K may be set so that P ≧ 70%. It is more preferable to set so that P ≧ 80%, still more preferable to set so that P ≧ 90%, and particularly preferable to set so that P ≧ 95%.

  A is preferably from 3 to 600, preferably from 5 to 550, and more preferably from 7 to 500. Further, K is preferably equal to or less than the number corresponding to 3 bytes (1 byte is 8 bits) in relation to the data capacity required for setting the upper limit number of continuations, and corresponds to 2 bytes. It is preferable that the number is not more than “65536”.

  Further, the longest opening time of the game hall is generally 14 hours, and the average value of the variable display time of one game time is 5 seconds, so that the game does not shift to the opening / closing execution mode even once. Even if the times are continuously executed, the game times are executed only 10080 times in one business day. Then, the continuous execution of the game times is not continued, and the number of executed game times does not exceed 10,000 times in one business day. Therefore, in this pachinko machine 10, when the mode is shifted once to the high probability mode, the state is substantially continued on the business day.

  Next, the jackpot type counter C2 will be described.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is configured so that 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 29, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot type counter C2 makes one round, the value of the second initial value counter CN2 at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot type counter C2. The second initial value counter CN2 is a loop counter similar to the big hit type counter C2 (value = 0 to 29). The big hit type counter C2 is periodically updated, and stored in the reserved ball storage area 64a of the RWM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working port 23 or the lower working port 24.

  The game result distribution destination for the big hit type counter C2 is stored in the ROM 63 as a distribution table BT. In the allocation table BT, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the fixed-type jackpot result and the variable-type jackpot result are set as allocation targets for the jackpot result. A numerical range of “9 to 9” is set, and a numerical range of “10 to 29” is set for the variable jackpot result. The fixed jackpot result and the variable jackpot result are common in that they serve as a trigger for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode and a trigger for shifting to the high probability mode. On the other hand, the transition modes of the support mode are different from each other.

  The transition mode of the support mode will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7C, the fixed jackpot result is a jackpot result that triggers the transition to the first high-frequency support mode. The first high-frequency support mode is continued until the next jackpot winning or 10000 game times as the upper limit regardless of the type of support mode when the fixed jackpot result is reached. In other words, the first high-frequency support mode is continued while the high-probability mode that shifts simultaneously is continued. In this case, as already explained, the high probability mode continues substantially until the next jackpot win, and once it shifts, it continues substantially on the business day, so the first high-frequency support mode is also the next jackpot win It will continue for a while until it becomes, and if it shifts once, it will continue substantially on the business day.

  On the other hand, the variable jackpot result is a jackpot result that triggers the transition to the second high-frequency support mode. In the second high-frequency support mode, the continuation method varies depending on the type of support mode when the variable jackpot result is obtained. Specifically, when a variable jackpot result is obtained in the situation of the low frequency support mode or the second high frequency support mode, the second high frequency support mode is executed only for one game. On the other hand, if a variable jackpot result is obtained in the situation of the first high-frequency support mode, the second high-frequency support mode continues until the next jackpot win or 10000 game times as an upper limit. To do. In other words, the second high-frequency support mode is continued while the high-probability mode that shifts simultaneously is continued. In this case, as already explained, the high probability mode continues substantially until the next jackpot win, and once it shifts, it continues substantially on the business day. Therefore, the second high frequency support mode is also the next jackpot. It will continue for a while until it is won, and will continue for the business day once it is transferred.

  In other words, when the second high-frequency support mode is set in response to the fact that the variable-type jackpot result is obtained in the situation of the first high-frequency support mode, the second high-frequency support mode is until the next jackpot win When the second high-frequency support mode is set when triggered by a variable jackpot result in the situation where the low-frequency support mode or the first high-frequency support mode is set, the second high-frequency support mode is set. The frequency support mode is unlikely to continue until the next jackpot. The continuation mode of the latter second high-frequency support mode is preferably a mode in which the probability of continuing until the next jackpot win is lower than that of the former second high-frequency support mode. In order to increase the advantageous difference between the former second frequent support mode and the latter second frequent support mode, when K is the upper limit number of times of the second frequent support mode in the above equation (1), K may be set to satisfy P ≦ 20%, more preferably set to satisfy P ≦ 15%, still more preferably set to satisfy P ≦ 10%, and P ≦ 5%. It is particularly preferable to set so that.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 6, the reach random number counter C3 will be described. For example, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and reaches a maximum value and then returns to 0. Here, in this pachinko machine 10, an expected effect is set as a kind of display effect in the symbol display device 31. The expected effect includes a symbol display device 31 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of symbols (pictures), and the final stop result is the assigned correspondence result in a game round that is a predetermined jackpot result. In the gaming machine, in order to make the player think that it is a variable display state that is likely to be the above-mentioned giving correspondence result before the stop result is derived and displayed after the variable display of the symbol (picture) on the symbol display device 31 is started. The display state of In addition, about the assignment | correspondence corresponding | compatible result, the combination of the symbol to which the same number was attached | subjected on any effective line is stopped and displayed.

  In the expected effect, two types of reach display and a notice display for expecting the occurrence of reach display and the generation of the result of giving correspondence at a stage before the reach display occurs are set.

  In the reach display, a combination of reach symbols is displayed by displaying symbols for a part of a plurality of symbol sequences displayed on the display surface P of the symbol display device 31, and the remaining combinations are displayed in that state. A display state in which a variable display of symbols is displayed in the symbol row is included. In addition, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation of the symbols is displayed in the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen. In addition, a combination of reach design is reduced or hidden and a reach effect is performed by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display surface P.

  In the notice display, in the situation where the symbols are variably displayed in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 after the symbol variation display is started on the display surface P of the symbol display device 31, or in some symbol columns. In a situation where symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of symbol rows, a mode in which a character is displayed separately from the symbols on the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is included. Moreover, what makes a background screen the predetermined aspect different from the aspect until then, and what makes the symbol on the symbol row | line | column Z1-Z3 the predetermined aspect different from the previous aspect are also contained. Such a notice display can occur in any game times when reach display is performed and when reach display is not performed, but the case where reach display is performed is higher than the case where reach display is not performed. It is set to occur with probability.

  The reach display is executed regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the game times in which the same symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed. Further, in the game times corresponding to the detachment result, the reach random number counter C3 acquired at a predetermined timing with reference to the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 63 corresponds to the occurrence of reach display. To be executed.

  On the other hand, whether or not to perform the notice display is determined not by the main controller 60 but by the sound emission controller 90. In this case, in the sound emission control device 90, the game times corresponding to any one of the jackpot results are more likely to generate a notice display than the game times corresponding to the miss result, and a notice display having a low appearance rate is displayed. A lottery process for displaying a notice is executed so as to satisfy at least one of the conditions of being easily generated. Incidentally, the lottery result is reflected when the game display effect is executed on the symbol display device 31.

  Next, the variation type counter CS will be described. The variation type counter CS is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The variation type counter CS is used when the MPU 62 determines the display continuation time in the special symbol display unit 33 and the symbol display continuation time in the symbol display device 31. The variation type counter CS is updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer value of the variation type counter CS is acquired when the variation pattern is determined at the start of variation display in the special symbol display unit 33 and at the time of symbol variation start by the symbol display device 31.

<Various processes executed by the MPU 62>
Next, each process performed in order to advance a game in MPU62 is demonstrated. The processing of the MPU 62 is roughly classified into main processing that is started when the power is turned on and timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (for example, at a cycle of 4 msec).

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

  First, in step S101, power-on wait processing is executed. In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits without progressing to the next process until 1 sec elapses after the main process is activated. In the subsequent step S102, access to the RWM 64 is permitted, and in step S103, the internal function register of the MPU 62 is set.

  Thereafter, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the RWM erase switch provided in the power supply and launch control device 80 is manually operated. In subsequent step S105, whether or not the power failure flag of the RWM 64 is set to “1” is determined. Determine whether. In step S106, a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum is executed. In subsequent step S107, whether or not the checksum matches the checksum stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the stored data is checked. judge.

  In the pachinko machine 10, for example, when the RWM data is initialized when the power is turned on, such as when the game hall is started, the power is turned on while the RWM erase switch is pressed. Therefore, if the RWM erase switch is pressed, the process proceeds to step S108. Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power shutdown is not set, or when an abnormality of data stored and held is confirmed by the checksum, the process proceeds to step S108. In step S108, the RWM 64 is cleared as initialization of the RWM 64. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S109.

  On the other hand, if the RWM erase switch has not been pressed, “1” is set in the power failure flag and the checksum is normal, and the process of step S109 is not executed without executing the process of step S108. Proceed to In step S109, a power-on setting process is executed. In the power-on setting process, a predetermined area of the RWM 64 such as initialization of a power failure flag is set to an initial value, and a command corresponding to the current gaming state is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in order to recognize the current gaming state. To do. Also, a payout initialization command indicating that the RWM initialization of the payout control device 70 should be executed is transmitted to the payout control device 70. Furthermore, an interrupt permission is set to permit the generation of timer interrupt processing.

  Then, it progresses to the residual process of step S110-step S114. That is, the MPU 62 is configured to periodically execute the timer interrupt process, but a remaining time is generated between one timer interrupt process and the next timer interrupt process. The remaining time varies depending on the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, but the remaining processes in steps S110 to S114 are repeatedly executed using the irregular time. In this regard, it can be said that the remaining processes in steps S110 to S114 are non-periodic processes that are performed irregularly.

  In the remaining process, first, in step S110, an interrupt prohibition setting is performed to prohibit the generation of the timer interrupt process. Thereafter, in step S111, a first initial value update process for updating the first initial value counter CN1 is executed, and in step S112, a second initial value update process for updating the second initial value counter CN2 is executed. In step S113, the variation type counter CS is updated.

  In these update processes, the current numerical information is read from the corresponding counter of the RWM 64, the process of adding 1 to the read numerical information is executed, and then the process of overwriting the reading source counter is executed. In this case, each counter value is cleared to “0” when it reaches the maximum value.

  Thereafter, in step S114, an interrupt permission setting for switching from a state in which timer interrupt processing is prohibited to a permitted state is performed. If the process of step S114 is performed, it will return to step S110 and will repeat the process of step S110-step S114.

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

  First, a power failure information storage process is executed in step S201. In the power outage information storage process, it is monitored whether or not a power outage signal corresponding to the occurrence of the power interruption is received from the power outage monitoring board 65 through the input / output port provided in the MPU 62. Execute time processing.

  In subsequent step S202, a lottery random number update process is executed. In the lottery random number update process, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the ordinary power random number counter C4 are updated. Specifically, after executing the process of sequentially reading the current numerical information from the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the general-purpose random number counter C4, and adding 1 to each of the read numerical information, A process of overwriting the reading source counter is executed.

  In this case, for the counter whose numerical information reaches the maximum value, the numerical information is cleared to “0” which is the minimum value. For the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2, when the numerical information is updated once, the initial value information is read from the corresponding initial value counters CN1 and CN2, and the read initial value information is read. Overwrite as initial value for new lap.

  Thereafter, various initial value update processes are executed in step S203. In various initial value update processing, processing similar to that in steps S111 and S112 is executed. In step S204, as in step S113, the variation type counter CS is updated.

  In a succeeding step S205, a game stop determination process is executed. In the game stop determination process, it is monitored whether or not the progress of the game is to be stopped. If the progress of the game is to be stopped, the execution of the process for progressing the game is stopped. Thereafter, in step S206, it is determined whether or not the progress of the game is stopped, and the processing after step S207 is executed on the condition that the progress of the game is not stopped.

  In step S207, port output processing is executed. In the port output process, when output information is set in the previous timer interrupt process, a process for performing output corresponding to the output information to the various drive units 22b and 24b is executed. For example, when the information for switching the variable winning device 22 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the variable winning drive unit 22b is started, and when the information to switch to the closed state is set. The output of the drive signal is stopped. In addition, when the information for switching the utility model 24a of the lower working port 24 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the accessory driving unit 24b is started, and the information to be switched to the closed state is set. If so, the output of the drive signal is stopped.

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

  In subsequent step S209, a winning detection process is executed. In the winning detection process, the signals received from the winning detection sensors 67a to 67e are read, and the general winning port 21, the variable winning device 22, the upper operating port 23, the lower operating port 24 and the through gate 25 are used for winning. A process for identifying the presence or absence is executed.

  In the subsequent step S210, timer update processing for updating the numerical information of a plurality of types of timer counters provided in the RWM 64 is executed. In this case, the timer counter that is updated by subtracting the stored numerical information is handled in an integrated manner. However, both the updating of the subtracting timer counter and the updating of the adding timer counter are performed collectively. It is good also as a structure.

  In subsequent step S211, a fraud detection process for monitoring whether or not a predetermined event set as a fraud monitoring target has occurred is executed. In the fraud detection process, the occurrence of a plurality of types of events is monitored, and a predetermined event has occurred (for example, a vibration detection sensor (not shown) detects vibration, or a radio detection sensor (not shown) By confirming that the game has been detected), the game stop is set in step S205 in the next timer interruption process, and an affirmative determination is made in step S206.

  In the subsequent step S212, a launch control process for controlling the launch of the game ball is executed. In a situation where the firing operation is continued with respect to the firing handle 51, as already described, one game ball is launched at 0.6 seconds which is a predetermined firing cycle.

  In the subsequent step S213, as the input state monitoring process, based on the information read in the reading process in step S208, the disconnection confirmation of the winning detection sensors 67a to 67e and the opening confirmation of the gaming machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 are confirmed. Do.

  After that, in step S214, special figure special electric control processing for performing execution control of game times and opening / closing execution mode executed in special figure display unit 33 is executed, and in FIG. The ordinary power control process for performing the teaching time execution control and the support mode execution control executed on the display unit 34 is executed. The contents of these special figure special electric control processing and ordinary figure ordinary electric control processing will be described later.

  In subsequent step S216, based on the processing results of immediately preceding step S214 and step S215, setting of output information for reflecting the increase / decrease number of the hold information related to the special figure display unit 33 in the first hold lamp unit 35 is performed. Then, the output information for reflecting the increase / decrease number of the hold information related to the general map display unit 34 to the second hold lamp unit 36 is set. In step S216, the output information for updating the display content of the special figure display unit 33 is set based on the processing results of the immediately preceding steps S214 and S215, and the display content of the general map display unit 34 is set. Set the output information to be updated.

  In the subsequent step S217, a demonstration display process is executed to make the display content of the symbol display device 31 for standby display in a situation where neither the game times nor the opening / closing execution mode is executed. In step S218, Then, the contents of the command and signal received from the payout control device 70 are confirmed, and a payout state receiving process for executing a process corresponding to the confirmation result is executed. In step S219, a payout output process for setting a prize ball command as an output target is executed.

  In subsequent step S220, an external information setting process for controlling the start and end of the output of the external signal in accordance with the processing results of the various processes executed in the current timer interrupt process is executed. In step S221, a process for editing the test fire test information is executed.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S206, or after the processing of steps S207 to S221 is executed, the process proceeds to step S222. In step S222, an interrupt end declaration is set. The MPU 62 stipulates that once timer interrupt processing is started, an interrupt end declaration is set as one of the conditions for starting the next timer interrupt processing. In step S222, the next timer interrupt processing is set. Set interrupt termination declaration to enable execution of interrupt processing. In step S223, interrupt permission is set. In the MPU 62, once the timer interrupt process is started, the interrupt prohibition state is set. In step S223, the interrupt permission is set in order to enable execution of the next timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is terminated.

  Hereinafter, the special figure special power control process executed in step S214 of the timer interrupt process will be described, and the general-purpose special power control process executed in step S215 will be described.

<General-purpose power control processing>
First, the ordinary power transmission control process executed in step S215 will be described.

  In the ordinary map / electric power control process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 10, first, in FIG. In the acquisition process, it is determined whether or not a winning to the through gate 25 has occurred. If a winning has occurred, the holding information on the map side stored in the holding map area Rb is stored. The number is read, and it is determined whether or not the number of the hold information is less than the upper limit value (specifically, “4”). If the number of the hold information is less than the upper limit value, the number of the hold information on the normal map side is incremented by 1, and the numerical information of the general-purpose random number counter C4 updated in the previous step S202 is used for the normal map. Store in the first area among the free areas Rb1 to Rb4 of the reserved area Rb.

  In a succeeding step S302, a process of reading information of a general-purpose power counter provided in the RWM 64 is executed. In a succeeding step S303, a process of reading the ordinary power address table from the ROM 63 is executed. Then, in step S304, a process of acquiring a start address corresponding to information of the general-purpose / general power counter from the general-purpose / general-service address table is executed.

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

  The general map / general power control process includes a process related to a general map effect and a process related to the opening / closing of the general power object 24a. In this case, as a process related to the effect for the normal map, a normal map change start process, a normal map change process, and a normal map determining process are set. In addition, as a process related to the opening / closing of the power utility 24a, a process during open power and a process during closed power are set.

  In such a processing configuration, the ordinary power transmission counter is a counter for the MPU 62 to grasp which of the plurality of types of processing should be executed. Corresponding to the numerical information of the ordinary power counter, the start address in the program for executing the above-described plural types of processing is set.

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

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

  According to the above configuration, it is possible for the MPU 62 to grasp which process is to be executed as the normal power control without checking the presence or absence of various flags. Therefore, the process can be simplified.

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

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

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

  In the normal fluctuation start process, first, in step S401, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in any of the high-frequency flags provided in the RWM 64. As the high frequency flag, a first high frequency flag and a second high frequency flag are provided. The first high-frequency flag is a flag for specifying that the support mode is the first high-frequency support mode in the MPU 62, and the second high-frequency flag is the second high-frequency support mode in the MPU 62. It is a flag for specifying this.

  In step S402, it is determined whether or not the support game number counter provided in the RWM 64 is “0”. The support game frequency counter is a counter for specifying in the MPU 62 whether or not the upper limit number of game times has been consumed in the state set in any high frequency support mode. Incidentally, the setting of the upper limit number of times to the support game number counter is performed when the high frequency support mode is set after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and the numerical information set in the game number counter indicates the game number It is updated so that 1 is subtracted based on completion.

  If an affirmative determination is made in both step S401 and step S402, the target high-frequency flag is cleared to “0” in step S403. Specifically, when the first high frequency flag is set to “1”, the first high frequency flag is cleared to “0”, and when the second high frequency flag is set to “1”. The second high frequency flag is cleared to “0”. As a result, the support mode shifts from one of the high frequency support modes to the low frequency support mode.

  By the way, the process of starting the normal map change is the situation in which the numerical information of the general map / general counter corresponds to the process during the opening of the general power or the processing during the closing of the general power, i.e. It is not executed during the support execution mode. Therefore, even if the upper limit number of game times ends during the support execution mode based on the support winning mode before the end of the upper limit number of game times, the support mode is maintained in the high frequency support mode. After the support execution mode ends, the mode is switched to the low frequency support mode.

  When a negative determination is made in either step S401 or step S402, or after the process of step S403 is executed, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S404, it is determined whether the total number NS of the hold information on the normal map side is 1 or more. If it is “0”, the normal figure variation start process is terminated as it is, and if it is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S405.

  In step S405, the shift process for the reserved map area Rb is executed. In the shift process, the hold information stored in the first map area Rb1 of the map reservation area Rb is shifted to the map execution area AE2. After the shift, the second map area Rb2 → the first map area Rb1, the third map area Rb3 → the second map area Rb2, the fourth map area Rb4 → the third map The hold information in each area is shifted in a manner such as the service area Rb3. Further, the data in the fourth common area Rb4 is cleared.

  In a succeeding step S406, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in any of the high-frequency flags. Further, in step S407, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode is in effect by determining whether or not numerical information of a special figure special power counter, which will be described later, is 2 or less. If a negative determination is made in step S406 or an affirmative determination is made in step S407, the process proceeds to step S408.

  In step S408, a support determination process is performed. In the hit / no-go determination process, the support determination table is read, and it is determined whether or not the numerical information currently stored in the normal execution area AE2 is numerical information corresponding to the support win. In this case, the numerical information corresponding to the support winning is constant regardless of the execution timing of the processing, and the winning probability is 80% as described above. In a succeeding step S409, a process of reading out the low-frequency variable display time from the ROM 63 is executed. The variable display time is constant regardless of the number of hold information on the normal map side and the execution timing of the process, and specifically, 12.0 sec.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S406 and a negative determination is made in step S407, the process proceeds to step S410. In step S410, similar to step S408, a support determination process is performed. In a succeeding step S411, a process of reading the high-frequency variable display time from the ROM 63 is executed. The variable display time is constant regardless of the number of hold information on the normal map side and the execution timing of the processing, and is specifically 2.0 sec.

  After executing the process of step S409 or step S411, the information of the variable display time read out by any one of these processes is set in the ordinary power timer counter in step S412. The general-purpose normal power timer counter is a counter used for specifying the update timing of the general-purpose normal power counter according to the passage of time in the MPU 62, and numerical information corresponding to a predetermined time is obtained from step S307 to step S307. While being set in each process of S311, updating of numerical information is executed in the timer update process of step S210 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 13).

  Thereafter, in step S413, a process for starting the fluctuation display of the general map display unit 34 is executed, and in step S414, 1 is added to the numerical value information of the general map normal power counter, and then the normal map fluctuation start is started. The process ends. In this case, the numerical information of the ordinary power counter is updated from “0” to “1”.

<Processing during normal changes>
In the normal map changing process in step S307 in the general map / electric power control process (FIG. 10), a process for updating the display on the general map display unit 34 is executed. In this case, on the condition that the fluctuation display time on the normal map side has been confirmed, the information of the final stop time (for example, 0.5 sec) is set in the general power general timer counter and the general power counter Update from “1” to “2”.

<Processing during normalization>
In the process for determining the general map in step S308 in the general map / general control process (FIG. 10), as shown in the flowchart of FIG. It is determined whether the set final stop time has elapsed.

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

  In step S504, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in any of the high-frequency flags, so that the current variable display of the general-purpose display unit 34 relates to any of the high-frequency support modes. It is determined whether or not there is.

  If a negative determination is made in step S504, “1” is set in the public power release counter provided in the RWM 64 in step S505, and the general power prize counter provided in the RWM 64 is set in step S506. Set “10”. The general electric open counter is a counter for specifying the number of remaining open electric utility 24a in the support execution mode by the MPU 62, and the general electric prize counter is a prize for the lower operating port 24 in the present support execution mode. Is a counter for specifying in the MPU 62 whether or not the upper limit has occurred. After that, in step S507, numerical information of the low frequency open duration (specifically, 0.2 sec) is set in the ordinary power timer counter.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S504, “3” is set in the public power open counter in step S508, and “10” is set in the general power prize counter in step S509. Thereafter, in step S510, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the first high-frequency flag. If an affirmative determination is made in step S510, that is, if the first high-frequency support mode is set, the first high-frequency open duration (specifically 1 .500sec) numerical information is set. If a negative determination is made in step S510, that is, if the second high frequency support mode is set, in step S512, the second high frequency open duration (specifically 1 .496 sec) numerical information is set.

  After executing the process of step S507, step S511, or step S512, after adding 1 to the general-purpose power counter in step S513, the normal-variation start process is terminated. In this case, the numerical information of the ordinary power counter is updated from “2” to “3”.

<Treatment during open operation>
In the normal power open control process of step S309 in the general power control process (FIG. 10), the open state of the general electric utility 24a is maintained and the open duration is “0” or the lower operation port 24 is operated. When the number of winning prizes reaches the upper limit, a process for closing the utility model 24a is executed. In this case, if the opening duration time is “0”, the numerical information of the general power open counter is updated to be decremented by 1, and the numerical information of the general power open counter is “0”. Ends support execution mode. The support execution mode is also terminated when the number of winning prizes to the lower operation port 24 reaches the upper limit. At the end of the support execution mode, the numerical information of the ordinary power counter is cleared to “0”.

  On the other hand, if the number of winnings in the lower operating port 24 has not reached the upper limit number and the numerical information of the general electric open counter is 1 or more, information on the closing time of the general electric utility 24a (specifically, 1 sec) is set in the ordinary power utility timer counter. In addition, the ordinary power counter is updated from “3” to “4”.

<Treatment during power train closure>
In the general electric power control process (FIG. 10), in the normal electric power closing process of step S310, the general electric utility 24a is maintained in the closed state, and when the closing time has elapsed, the general electric utility 24a is opened again. To execute the process. Specifically, information on the high-frequency open duration corresponding to the high-frequency flag for which “1” is currently set is set in the general-purpose power counter, and the general-purpose power counter is set to “4”. Is updated to “3”.

<Special Figure Special Electric Control Process>
Next, the special figure special power control process executed in step S214 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) will be described.

  In the special figure special power control process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 13, first, in step S601, the special figure side hold information acquisition process is executed. In the acquisition process, it is determined whether or not a prize has been generated for the upper working port 23 or the lower working port 24. If a winning has occurred, the special figure stored in the special figure holding area Ra is stored. The number of the hold information on the drawing side is read, and it is determined whether or not the number of the hold information is less than the upper limit value (specifically “4”). When the number of the hold information is less than the upper limit, the number of the hold information on the special figure side is incremented by 1, and the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, and the reach random number counter updated in the previous step S202 Each numerical value information of C3 is stored in the first area among the empty areas Ra1 to Ra4 of the special-purpose reserved area Ra.

  After the acquisition process is executed in step S601, the process proceeds to step S602. In step S602, a process of reading information of a special figure special electricity counter provided in the RWM 64 is executed. In a succeeding step S603, processing for reading the special figure special power address table from the ROM 63 is executed. In step S604, a process of acquiring a start address corresponding to information on the special figure special electricity counter from the special figure special electricity address table is executed.

  Here, the processing content of step S602-step S604 is demonstrated.

  The special figure special electric control process includes a process related to a game turning effect and a process related to an opening / closing execution mode. In this case, as processing related to the effect for game times, special figure variation start processing (step S606) which is processing for starting the effect for game times and processing for proceeding the effect for game times. A special figure changing process (step S607) and a special figure finalizing process (step S608) that is a process for ending the effect for the game round are set.

  In addition, as a process related to the opening / closing execution mode, a special electricity start process (step S609) which is a process for controlling the opening of the opening / closing execution mode, and a special electricity which is a process for controlling the open state of the variable winning device 22 Opening process (step S610), special electricity closing process (step S611) which is a process for controlling the closed state of the variable winning device 22, and the opening / closing execution mode ending and the gaming state at the end of the opening / closing execution mode Special electric power termination processing (step S612), which is processing for controlling the transition of, is set.

  In such a processing configuration, the special figure special power counter is a counter for the MPU 62 to grasp which of the above-mentioned types of processing should be executed. Corresponding to the numerical information of the special electric counter, the start address of the program for executing the above-mentioned plural types of processing is set.

  In this case, the start address SA0 is the start address of the program for executing the special figure change start process (step S606), and the start address SA1 is the program for executing the special figure change process (step S607). The start address SA2 is the start address of the program for executing the special figure finalizing process (step S608), and the start address SA3 is the program address for executing the special electricity start process (step S609). The start address SA4 is a start address of a program for executing the special electricity open process (step S610), and the start address SA5 is a program for executing the special electricity close process (step S611). This is the start address, and the start address SA6 A start address of a program for executing (step S612).

  The special figure special electric power counter is the special figure special electric power control in the next processing time when the condition for updating the numerical information is satisfied when the processing corresponding to the numerical information currently stored is completed. Corresponding to the processing executed in the processing, 1 addition, 1 subtraction, or “0” is cleared (initialized). Therefore, in the special figure special power control process at each processing time, a process corresponding to the numerical information set in the special figure special electric power counter may be executed.

  After executing the process of step S604, the process proceeds to step S605, and a process of jumping to the process indicated by the start address acquired in step S604 is executed. That is, the process proceeds to any one of steps S606 to S612. Hereinafter, the process of step S606-step S612 is demonstrated separately.

<Special map start processing>
First, the special figure variation start process of step S606 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S701, it is determined whether or not the special figure hold information is stored in the special figure hold area Ra. If the hold information is not stored, the special figure variation start process is terminated as it is.

  If the hold information is stored, a data setting process is executed in step S702. In the data setting process, the data stored in the first special figure area Ra1 of the special figure reservation area Ra is moved to the special figure execution area AE1. Then, the process which shifts the data stored in 2nd special drawing area Ra2-4th special drawing area Ra4 is performed. In this data shift process, the second special drawing area Ra2 → the first special drawing area Ra1, the third special drawing area Ra3 → the second special drawing area Ra2, the fourth special drawing area Ra4 → the third special drawing. The data in each area is shifted to a condition such as the area Ra3, and the data in the fourth special drawing area Ra4 is cleared.

  In a succeeding step S703, an appropriateness determination process is executed. In the success / failure determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the success / failure lottery mode is a high probability mode. In the case of the high probability mode, with reference to the high probability mode success / failure table provided in the ROM 63, the information for determination of success / failure among the information stored in the special figure execution area AE1, that is, the jackpot random number counter C1. It is determined whether or not such numerical information matches the high probability jackpot numerical information. In the case of the low probability mode, the numerical information related to the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the special-purpose execution area AE1 is referred to the low probability mode determination table provided in the ROM 63 for low probability. It is determined whether or not it matches the jackpot value information.

  In a succeeding step S704, it is determined whether or not the result of the success / failure determination process in the step S703 is a jackpot winning result. If it is a big win result, a distribution determination process is executed in step S705.

  In the allocation determination process, information for allocation determination among the information stored in the special figure execution area AE1, that is, numerical information related to the big hit type counter C2 is grasped. Then, with reference to the sorting table BT provided in the ROM 63, it is specified which jackpot result corresponds to the numerical information related to the above-obtained jackpot type counter C2. In other words, it is specified whether the fixed jackpot result or the variable jackpot result is supported.

  In subsequent step S706, a stop result setting process for the big hit result is executed. In the stop result setting process for the jackpot result, a process for specifying the information of the pattern form to be finally stopped and displayed on the special figure display unit 33 in the game round related to the start of the change and storing it in the RWM 64 is performed. Run. Incidentally, in the case of the fixed type jackpot result, the case of the variable type jackpot result, and the case of the outlier result, the patterns of the picture to be finally displayed are different.

  In a succeeding step S707, a flag setting process corresponding to the distribution determination result is executed. Specifically, the RWM 64 is provided with a flag corresponding to each type of jackpot result, and in step S707, among the flags corresponding to each type of jackpot result, it corresponds to the distribution determination result of step S705. “1” is set for the flag.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S704 that the result is not a jackpot winning result, a stop result setting process for a losing result is executed in step S708. Specifically, the stop result data corresponding to the pattern form to be finally stopped and displayed on the special figure display unit 33 in the game time related to the start of the change is read from the ROM 63, and the read stop result data is read to the RWM 64. Remember.

  After executing one of the processes in step S707 and step S708, a display duration grasping process is executed in step S709. In such processing, numerical value information of the variation type counter CS is acquired. Further, it is determined whether or not a reach display is generated in the symbol display device 31 in the current game round. Specifically, it is determined that the reach display is generated when the game times related to the start of the current variation are a fixed jackpot result or a variable jackpot result. If the numerical information related to the reach random number counter C3 stored in the special figure execution area AE1 is the numerical information corresponding to the occurrence of reach, it is determined that the reach display occurs. .

  When it is determined that reach display occurs, display duration information corresponding to the numerical value information of the current variation type counter CS is acquired by referring to the reach generation display duration table stored in the ROM 63. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reach display does not occur, the display duration information corresponding to the numerical information of the current variation type counter CS is obtained by referring to the reach non-occurrence display duration table stored in the ROM 63. get. Incidentally, the display duration that can be acquired with reference to the reach non-occurrence display duration table is different from the display duration that can be acquired with reference to the reach occurrence display duration table.

  Note that the display duration information when no reach occurs is set so that the display duration is shorter as the number of hold information on the special figure side is larger. Also, in the situation where the support mode is one of the high frequency support modes, the display duration time is shorter than in the case where the number of hold information on the special figure side is the same as in the situation where the low frequency support mode is used. A reach non-occurrence display duration table is set to be selected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display duration may not be changed according to the number of holds N and the support mode, and the above relationship may be reversed. Furthermore, the above-described configuration may be applied to the display continuation time when reach occurs. In addition, in the case of various jackpot results, a display duration table may be individually set for each of the case of outreach and the case of a non-reach outbreak result. In this case, the display duration time is allocated according to each game result.

  In subsequent step S710, the information on the display continuation time acquired in step S709 is set in the special figure special electricity timer counter. The update of the numerical information set in the timer counter is executed in step S210 of the timer interrupt process already described. By the way, as the effects for the game times, the symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 33 and the symbol variation display on the symbol display device 31 are performed. When these variation displays are ended, the game times are displayed. Is displayed (final stop display) over a fixed time (final stop time) in a state where the stop result is displayed (in the symbol display device 31, a combination of predetermined symbols on the active line is on standby). In this case, the display continuation time acquired in step S709 is a time obtained by subtracting the fixed time from the total time for one game.

  In the subsequent step S711, the change command and the type command are set as output targets. The change command includes display duration information. Here, the display duration obtained by referring to the display non-occurrence display duration table as described above is different from the display duration obtained by referring to the display occurrence time table for reach occurrence. Even if the information on the presence or absence of the reach is not included in the command for use, the sound emission control device 90 as the sub-side control device can identify the presence or absence of the reach from the information on the display duration. In this regard, it can be said that the change command includes information indicating whether or not reach has occurred. Note that the change command may include information that directly indicates whether or not reach has occurred.

  The type command includes game result information. The change command and the type command set as the output targets in step S711 are transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 which is a sub-side control device.

  In the sound emission control device 90, it is determined whether or not the variation command and the type command are received. When the variation command and the type command are received, the production system corresponding to the variation command and the type command is received. The process for setting the sound emission pattern is executed. Specifically, a data table for causing the presentation corresponding to the current game time to be performed through the display lamp unit 54 and the speaker unit 55 is read from the ROM of the sound emission control device 90, and the game is performed according to the read data table. The display lamp unit 54 and the speaker unit 55 cause a rendition effect. Such a data table corresponds to the display duration of the current game time.

  Thereafter, a production command corresponding to the current variation command and type command is transmitted to the display control device 100. In the display control device 100, the type of effect for the current game round is grasped from the command, and a data table for causing the display effect corresponding to the type to be performed through the symbol display device 31 is displayed in the display control device 100. The design is read from the ROM, and the game display effect is performed by the symbol display device 31 in accordance with the read data table.

  Returning to the description of the special figure change start process (FIG. 14), after the process of step S711 is executed, the fluctuation display of the pattern in the special figure display unit 33 is started in step S712. In the subsequent step S713, the special figure special electricity counter is incremented by one. In this case, the numerical information of the special figure special power counter when the special figure fluctuation start process is executed is “0”. Therefore, when the process of step S713 is executed, the numerical information of the special figure special electric power counter is “1”. " Thereafter, the special figure variation start process is terminated.

<Special map change processing>
In the special-figure changing process of step S607 in the special-figure special electric control process (FIG. 13), it is determined whether or not it is during the display time of the game times, that is, whether or not before the fixed display. If there is, a process for regularly changing the display mode of the picture in the special figure display unit 33 is executed. Also, instead of waiting in the special chart changing process until the final display timing is reached, if it is not the final display timing, after executing the above regular change process, End the process. Therefore, after the game-turn effect is started, the special-figure changing process is started every time the special-figure special-electric control process is started until the timing for final display is reached. In addition, when it is time to confirm and display, numerical information of a confirmed time (for example, 0.5 sec) is set in the special figure special electricity timer counter. Further, by adding 1 to the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter, the numerical information of the counter is updated from the one corresponding to the special figure changing process to the one corresponding to the special figure finalizing process.

<Processing during special figure determination>
In the special figure finalizing process in step S608 in the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 13), first, in step S801, the special figure special electric timer counter is set in the special figure changing process in step S801. It is determined whether the determined time has elapsed. If the determination time has not elapsed, the special figure determination process is terminated. In this case, the special figure determination process is started each time the special figure special electric control process is started until the fixed time elapses.

  If the fixed time has elapsed, it is determined in step S802 whether or not “1” is set in any high-frequency flag. If “1” is set in any of the high-frequency flags, a subtraction process of a support game number counter is executed in step S803. In the subtraction process, the numerical information of the support game number counter provided in the RWM 64 is read, the numerical information is decremented by 1, and the numerical information after the subtraction is overwritten on the support game number counter.

  If a negative determination is made in step S802 or after the processing of step S803 is executed, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the high probability flag in step S804. The high probability flag is a flag for determining in the MPU 62 whether or not the lottery mode is the high probability mode.

  If “1” is set in the high probability flag, a subtraction process of the game number counter for winning / failing lottery is executed in step S805. The game number counter for winning / failing lottery is a counter for specifying in the MPU 62 whether or not the upper limit number of game times has been consumed in the high probability mode. In the subtraction process, the numerical information of the winning / lottery game number counter provided in the RWM 64 is read out, 1 is subtracted from the numerical information, and the numerical information after the subtraction is overwritten on the winning / lottery game number counter.

  In a succeeding step S806, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the game number counter for success / failure lottery after the subtraction is “0”. If it is “0”, the high probability flag is cleared to “0” in step S807. Thereby, the success / failure lottery mode shifts to the low probability mode.

  If a negative determination is made in step S804, a negative determination is made in step S806, or after execution of the process in step S807, the process proceeds to step S808. In step S808, it is determined whether or not any jackpot result has been specified in the success / failure determination process that triggered the start of the current game round.

  If it is any jackpot result, in step S809, the opening command is set as an output target. When the opening command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 which is the sub-side control device, the sound emission control device 90 performs data setting for starting the effect for the opening / closing execution mode. Further, based on a command transmitted from the sound emission control device 90, the display control device 100 also performs data setting for starting the effect for the opening / closing execution mode.

  In the subsequent step S810, the opening time information is read from the ROM 63, and the read numerical information is set in the special figure special timer counter. Thereafter, in step S811, 1 is added to the special figure special electricity counter, and then the special figure finalizing process is terminated. Thereby, the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter becomes “3”. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S808, the special figure special counter is cleared to “0” in step S812, and the special figure finalizing process is terminated.

<Special electricity start processing>
In the special electricity start process of step S609 in the special figure special electricity control process (FIG. 13), it is determined whether or not the opening period of the opening / closing execution mode has elapsed. If the opening time has not elapsed, the special electric power start process is terminated instead of waiting in the special electric charge start process. Therefore, after the opening effect in the opening / closing execution mode is started, the special power start process is started each time the special figure special power control process is started until the opening time elapses. When the opening time has elapsed, a process for opening the variable winning device 22 is executed, and the upper limit duration is set in the special figure special timer counter. Further, information on the upper limit number is set in a counter for measuring the upper limit number in the round game in the RWM 64. Then, by adding 1 to the numerical value information of the special figure special electricity counter, the numerical value information of the counter is updated from the one corresponding to the special electricity start process to the one corresponding to the special electricity release process.

<Processing during opening of special electricity>
In the special electricity release process of step S610 in the special figure special electricity control process (FIG. 13), it is determined whether or not a round game end condition is satisfied. When the end condition is not satisfied, the process is not waited for in the special electricity release process, but the process for monitoring the establishment of the end condition is executed, and then the special electricity release process is terminated. When the above termination condition is satisfied, the variable winning device 22 is closed and the interval time is set in the special figure special timer counter. Then, by adding 1 to the numerical value information of the special figure special electricity counter, the numerical value information of the counter is updated from the one corresponding to the special electricity open processing to the one corresponding to the special electric current closing processing.

<Treatment during special electricity closure>
In the special electric power closing process of step S611 in the special graphic special electric control process (FIG. 13), it is determined whether or not the final round game has ended. If the final round game has not ended, it is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed. When the interval time has not elapsed, this special electric power closing process is terminated instead of waiting in the special electric power closing process. Therefore, when the interval time is started, the special power closing process is started each time the special figure special power control process is started until the time elapses. When the interval time has elapsed, the process for opening the variable winning device 22 is executed and the upper limit duration is set in the special figure special electricity timer counter as in the special electricity start process. Further, information on the upper limit number is set in a counter for measuring the upper limit number in the round game in the RWM 64. Then, by subtracting 1 from the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter, the numerical information of the counter is updated from the one corresponding to the special electric power closing process to the one corresponding to the special electric power closing process.

  On the other hand, when the final round game has ended, the ending command is set as an output target. When the ending command is transmitted to the audio light emission control device 90 which is the sub-side control device, the audio light emission control device 90 performs data setting for starting the effect for ending. Further, based on a command transmitted from the sound emission control device 90, the display control device 100 also performs data setting for starting an effect for ending. Also, the ending time information is set in the special figure special timer counter. Then, by adding 1 to the numerical value information of the special figure special electricity counter, the numerical value information of the counter is updated from the one corresponding to the special electric power closing process to the one corresponding to the special electric power end process.

<Special electricity termination processing>
In the special power end process of step S612 in the special figure special power control process (FIG. 13), as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 16, first, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed. If the ending time has not elapsed, the special electricity ending process is terminated as it is. In this case, until the ending time elapses, the special power end process is started each time the special figure special power control process is started.

  If the ending time has elapsed, “10000” is set in the game number counter for winning / failing lottery in step S902, and “1” is set in the high probability flag in step S903. As a result, after the opening / closing execution mode is executed, regardless of the type of jackpot result, the high-retention mode with the continuation upper limit number of 10,000 is set.

  In a succeeding step S904, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot result is a fixed jackpot result. If the result is a fixed jackpot result, “1” is set to the first high-frequency flag in step S905, and “10000” is set to the game number counter for support in step S906. As a result, if a fixed jackpot result is obtained, the first high-frequency support mode with a continuation upper limit count of 10,000 times is set after the open / close execution mode is executed, regardless of the previous support mode. It becomes. If “1” is set in the second high-frequency flag in step S907, it is cleared to “0”.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S904, it means that the current jackpot result is a variable jackpot result, so in step S908, “1” is set to the second high-frequency flag. Thereafter, in step S909, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the first high-frequency flag. If “1” is set, the game number counter for support is set in step S910. In addition to setting “10000”, the first high-frequency flag is cleared to “0” in step S911. If “1” is not set, “1” is set to the game number counter for support in step S912. set. As a result, when the variable jackpot result is obtained, if the previous support mode is the first high frequency support mode, the upper limit number of continuations is set to the second high frequency support mode of 10,000 times. If the support mode is the low frequency support mode or the second high frequency support mode, the upper limit number of times of continuation is set to the second high frequency support mode.

  After executing the processing of step S907, step S911 or step S912, the special figure special electricity timer counter is cleared to “0” in step S913, so that the numerical information of the counter is changed from the one corresponding to the special electricity termination process to the special figure. Update to the one corresponding to the change start process. Thereafter, the special electricity ending process is terminated.

<Game flow>
Next, the flow of the game that occurs when the above processing is executed will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 17, when the jackpot is won in the low frequency support mode ST1, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode ST2. After that, if the jackpot winning is a variable jackpot result, the mode shifts to the second high-frequency support mode ST3 in which the continuation upper limit number is only one (the success / failure lottery mode is a high probability mode in which the continuation upper limit number is 10,000). To do. In this case, the maximum number of times of continuation is reached without winning a jackpot with a high probability, and the player falls into the low frequency support mode. However, the success / failure lottery mode is maintained in the high probability mode.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot winning is a fixed jackpot result, after the opening / closing execution mode ST2, the continuation upper limit number of times is 10,000, that is, the first high-frequency support mode ST4 (continuity winning lottery that continues substantially until the next jackpot winning) The mode shifts to a high probability mode with a continuation upper limit count of 10,000. In this case, in the situation where the user stays in the first high-frequency support mode ST4, the jackpot is won with a probability of almost 100%, and the process proceeds to the opening / closing execution mode ST5.

  Thereafter, when the jackpot winning that has been a trigger for the transition to the opening / closing execution mode ST5 is a fixed-type jackpot result, the transition to the first high-frequency support mode ST4 having the continuation upper limit count of 10,000 is performed again. On the other hand, if the jackpot winning that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode ST5 is a variable jackpot result, after the opening / closing execution mode ST5, the continuation upper limit number is approximately 10000, that is, substantially continues until the next jackpot winning. Transition to the second high-frequency support mode ST6. In this case, in the situation where the user stays in the second high-frequency support mode ST6, the jackpot is won with a probability of almost 100%, and the process proceeds to the opening / closing execution mode ST7.

  Thereafter, when the jackpot winning that is the trigger for the transition to the opening / closing execution mode ST7 is a fixed-type jackpot result, the transition to the first high-frequency support mode ST4 with the continuation upper limit count of 10,000 is performed again. On the other hand, when the jackpot winning that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode ST7 is a variable jackpot result, the mode shifts to the second high-frequency support mode ST3 in which the continuation upper limit number is only one. In this case, the maximum number of times of continuation is reached without winning a jackpot with a high probability, and the player falls into the low frequency support mode. However, the success / failure lottery mode is maintained in the high probability mode.

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

  As a mode more advantageous than the low-frequency support mode, the probability of entering the lower working port 24 is improved, that is, per unit number of game balls (when the launch operation is performed aiming at entering the lower working port 24) ), The first high-frequency support mode and the second high-frequency support mode that improve the probability of assigning the opening / closing execution mode are set, so that the player can enter the first high-frequency support mode or the second high-frequency support mode. Play games while expecting to be. In addition, the first high-frequency support mode and the second high-frequency support mode are different from each other in the mode of the support execution mode when the support is won, so that the game can be diversified.

  In this case, when a variable jackpot result is obtained in the first high-frequency support mode, the mode shifts to the second high-frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode. In the second high-frequency support mode, the continuation upper limit number is set to 10,000 when the jackpot winning probability is 1/250. Therefore, the second high-frequency support mode is substantially continued until the next jackpot winning is generated. Thereby, if it becomes the 1st high frequency support mode, since further jackpot winning will occur with high probability, the expectation to shift to the 1st high frequency support mode is raised.

  On the other hand, when a variable jackpot result is obtained in the second high-frequency support mode after the first high-frequency support mode, the mode shifts to the second high-frequency support mode in which the upper limit number of times is one, and further There is a high possibility of transitioning to the low-frequency support mode without generating jackpots. Thereby, it is suppressed that euphoria becomes extremely high. In addition, it is possible to make a further difference in the advantage between the first high-frequency support mode and the second high-frequency support mode.

  When the fixed jackpot result is obtained, the mode shifts to the first low-frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode. In the first low-frequency support mode, the continuation upper limit number of times is set to 10,000 when the jackpot winning probability is 1/250. Accordingly, the first high-frequency support mode is substantially continued until the next jackpot winning is generated. Then, when shifting to the first high-frequency support mode, as described above, it is not possible to shift to the low-frequency support mode without shifting to the second high-frequency support mode that continues substantially until the next jackpot winning is generated. Absent. As a result, when a fixed jackpot result is obtained, not only one opening / closing execution mode is given, but two more opening / closing execution modes are given with a high probability. Therefore, the expectation that a fixed jackpot result will occur is increased.

  When a fixed jackpot result is obtained in a situation where the upper limit number of continuations is the second high-frequency support mode with 10000 times, the transition is again made to the first high-frequency support mode with the continuation upper limit number of times is 10,000. As a result, the player expects a fixed jackpot result in the second high-frequency support mode, and the interest is improved.

  If a variable jackpot result is obtained in the first high-frequency support mode, the system shifts to the second high-frequency support mode that continues substantially until the next jackpot win, while the variable type in the second high-frequency support mode or the low-frequency support mode. When the jackpot result is reached, the mode is shifted to the second high-frequency support mode in which the continuous upper limit number is only one. In other words, the profit that the player can obtain for the variable jackpot result differs depending on the support mode in which the player stays when the jackpot result is reached. Thereby, diversification of a game is achieved and an interest improvement is achieved.

  The first high frequency support mode and the second high frequency support mode are different only in the upper limit opening time for one time of the lower operation port 24 when the support win is made. In other words, the probability of becoming a support winner, the number of times of opening in the case of support winning, the interval time between multiple opening times in the case of winning of support, and the general display in the case of determination processing for support The variable display time of the part 34 is the same, but only one opening upper limit time is different. Accordingly, it is difficult to recognize from the operation mode of the lower operation port 24 whether the first high-frequency support mode or the second high-frequency support mode is staying. Therefore, in order to clearly recognize the current support mode, it is necessary to grasp the display result on the symbol display device 31 or the like in the case of winning the jackpot. Thereby, it becomes possible to raise the attention degree to the effect for game times performed with the symbol display apparatus 31 grade | etc.,.

  In particular, in the first high-frequency support mode and the second high-frequency support mode, the open upper limit time is substantially the same, so the user stays in either the first high-frequency support mode or the second high-frequency support mode. It becomes possible to make it more difficult to recognize. Here, there may be a configuration in which the probability of winning a support is substantially the same while keeping the same open upper limit time, but in this case, it becomes necessary to set the number of random values to be won finely, and the numerical range of random numbers is It will be quite wide. On the other hand, by making the opening upper limit time substantially the same, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects as described above while preventing such inconvenience.

  The first high-frequency support mode and the second high-frequency support mode that are substantially continued until the next opening / closing execution mode is given can be set. As a result, since the transition to the first high-frequency support mode or the second high-frequency support mode has a higher probability of giving the opening / closing execution mode per unit number of game balls than the low-frequency support mode, the first The degree of expectation for shifting to the high frequency support mode or the second high frequency support mode is increased. On the other hand, the first high-frequency support mode and the second high-frequency support mode do not continue reliably until the next opening / closing execution mode is given, but are configured to continue substantially. When the mode is shifted to the support mode or the second high-frequency support mode, the next opening / closing execution mode is given with high probability, but may not be given depending on the situation. Thereby, it is suppressed that a game becomes uniform.

<Second Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration of the game area is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the configuration of the game area in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, the same number is used for the same configuration as the first embodiment, and the description is basically omitted.

  The game board 124 has a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. Each opening has a general winning port 131, a variable winning device 132, a first operating port (or first starting ball entering portion) 133, a second operating port (or second starting ball entering portion) 134, a through gate 135, variable. A display unit 136, a distribution prize winning device 137, a special drawing display unit 138, a general drawing display unit 139, and the like are provided.

  Even if a ball enters the through gate 135, the game ball is not paid out. On the other hand, with respect to the general winning opening 131, the variable winning device 132, the first operating port 133, the second operating port 134, and the sorting winning device 137, when a winning occurs, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Specifically, with respect to the number of winning balls, when a ball enters the first working port 133, a ball enters the second working port 134, and a ball enters the distribution winning device 137. In this case, payout of three prize balls is executed, and when a prize is entered into the general prize slot 131 and when a prize is entered into the variable prize winning device 132, ten prize balls are paid out. Is executed.

  However, the number of these winning balls is arbitrary. For example, the number of winning balls in the second operating port 134 is larger than the number of winning balls in the first operating port 133. The number may be different. In addition, the number of prize balls related to the distribution winning device 137 may be larger than that of at least one of the two operation ports 133 and 134, and the same or more than at least one of the general winning port 131 and the variable winning device 132. Many configurations are possible. Further, the number of winning balls related to the variable winning device 132 may be larger than the number of other winning balls.

  In addition, an out port 124a is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 124, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports etc. are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 124a. The game board 124 is provided with a large number of nails 124b and various members such as a windmill in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball.

  A variable display unit 136 is provided so as to include the central portion of the game area PE. Due to the fact that the peripheral edge of the variable display unit 136 protrudes in front of the pachinko machine 10 from the surface of the game board 124, an area where the game ball launched into the game area PE can flow down is defined. Specifically, in the game area PE, an upper area PE1 that is an area above a predetermined height position of the variable display unit 136, and a lower area than the variable display unit 136 that is continuous below the upper area PE1. The left region PE2 that is the left region, the right region PE3 that is continuous to the upper region PE1 and below the variable display unit 136, and the left region PE2 and the right region PE3. On the other hand, it is divided into a lower region PE4 that is continuous below and below the variable display unit 136.

  When the player operates the firing handle 51 with a first range of rotation amount that is less than the reference rotation amount as the first launch operation, the game ball flows down to the left of the lateral center position in the upper region PE1. Start out. In this case, the game balls flow down in the order of the upper area PE1, the left area PE2, and the lower area PE4. On the other hand, when the player operates the firing handle 51 with a rotation amount in the second range that is equal to or larger than the reference rotation amount as the second firing operation, the game is performed on the right side of the lateral center position in the upper region PE1. The ball begins to flow down. In this case, the game balls flow down in the order of the upper area PE1, the right area PE3, and the lower area PE4. That is, the player can play the game so that the game ball flows down the left area PE2 of the left area PE2 and the right area PE3 by adjusting the amount of rotation of the launch handle 51, and the right area PE3. The game can be played so that the game ball flows down.

  The first working port 133 is installed in the lower region PE4. The first working port 133 is opened upward, and no member for opening and closing is provided. In a situation where game balls are being fired in the same manner, the winning probability to the first operation port 133 is constant without depending on the game state. The first operation port 133 is a game ball that is arranged directly below the stage 136a formed in the variable display unit 136 and flows into the stage 136a through a guide passage formed in the variable display unit 136. The game balls discharged from the center of the stage 136a to the outside of the variable display unit 136 are easy to win the first operation port 133.

  Here, since the first operation port 133 is provided in the lower region PE4 as described above, when the firing handle 51 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2, the right region PE3 In any case where the launch handle 51 is operated so that the game ball flows down, the first operation port 133 can be won. However, the entrance of the guide passage to the stage 136a is provided with respect to the left region PE2, and is not provided with respect to the right region PE3, so that the flow down the left region PE2 flows down the right region PE3. As compared with the above, winning to the first working port 133 is likely to occur. In addition, in the arrangement of the gaming parts and the nails 124b in the left region PE2 and the right region PE3, it is easier for the first operating port 133 to win a prize when flowing down the left region PE2 than when flowing down the right region PE3. Is set to The game balls that have flowed down the right side region PE3 are so configured that almost no winnings to the first working port 133 are generated.

  The second working port 134 is installed in the right region PE3. That is, the second operating port 134 cannot be awarded when the launch handle 51 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2, and the launch handle 51 so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3. Winning is possible when is operated.

  The configuration of the second working port 134 will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 19A and 19B are schematic views showing the configuration of the second working port 134. The second operating port 134 is provided with a utility member 134a as a guide piece composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces.

  The general electric utility item 134a is connected to a general electric drive unit 134b mounted on the back side of the game board 124, and is driven by the general electric drive unit 34b to be in the closed state shown in FIG. And it arrange | positions in either of the open states shown in FIG.19 (b). In the closed state of the utility wire 134a, the game ball cannot win the second operating port 134, and the winning of the second operating port 134 becomes possible when the universal power feature 134a is in the open state. By the way, when it is in the open state, the public utility item 134a protrudes toward the game area PE and guides the winning to the second operation port 134.

  It is to be noted that the utility appliance 134a is in a state where the winning of the game ball to the second operation port 134 is likely to occur, and a state where the winning is less likely to occur than the state where the winning is not impossible but the above-described winning is likely to occur. It is good also as a structure which can be switched. Moreover, it is good also as a structure by which switching between the state in which a prize is easy to generate | occur | produce and the condition in which a prize is harder to generate | occur | produce than it is performed by moving or turning to the front-and-back direction the general electric utility thing 134a. Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the utility switch 134a is not provided and the switching between the state where the winning is likely to occur and the state where the winning is less likely to occur is performed by the displacement of the second operation port 134 itself. .

  A through gate 135 is provided above the second working port 134 in the right region PE3. That is, when the launch handle 51 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2, the through gate 135 cannot be won, and the launch handle 51 operates so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3. If it is, a prize can be awarded. The through gate 135 has a through hole (not shown) penetrating in the vertical direction, and the game ball that has won the through gate 135 flows down the game area PE after winning. As a result, the game ball that has won the through gate 135 can win the second operation port 134.

  Based on the winning of the through gate 135, the common utility 134 a of the second operating port 134 is switched from the closed state to the open state. Specifically, an internal lottery is performed with a winning at the through gate 135 as a trigger, and a picture is displayed on a general-purpose display unit 139 provided at the lower left corner, which is a region where game balls do not pass in the game region PE. Fluctuation display is performed. Then, when the result of the internal lottery is a support win and a stop result corresponding to the result is displayed and the variable display is ended, the mode shifts to the support execution mode. In the support execution mode, the electric utility item 134a is opened in a predetermined manner.

  The general map display unit 139 is configured by a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the liquid crystal display device and the organic EL display device are not limited thereto. , Or other types of display devices such as CRT or dot matrix display. In addition, as a pattern variably displayed on the normal map display unit 139, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, or A configuration in which a plurality of colors are switched and displayed is conceivable.

  In addition, a general map hold display unit 141 is provided at a position adjacent to the general map display unit 139. The number of game balls won through the through gate 135 is reserved up to a maximum of four, and the reserved number is displayed by turning on the general-purpose hold display unit 141.

  A jackpot lottery is performed using a winning at the first working port 133 or the second working port 134 as a trigger. Then, the lottery result is clearly shown through a display effect in the special symbol display unit 138 and the symbol display device 142 of the variable display unit 136.

  Specifically, the special figure display unit 138 is provided with a first special figure display unit 138a and a second special figure display unit 138b. In the first special figure display unit 138a, the winning display to the first working port 133 is used as a trigger to perform a lottery lottery to display a variation display or a predetermined display of the pattern. Then, a result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed. In the second special figure display unit 138b, a winning combination lottery is performed with the winning of the second operating port 134 as a trigger, thereby displaying a variation or predetermined display of the pattern. Then, a result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed.

  In addition, although the 1st special figure display part 138a and the 2nd special figure display part 138b are comprised by the segment indicator by which a some segment light emission part is arranged in the predetermined | prescribed aspect, it is not limited to this. Alternatively, it may be configured by other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT, or a dot matrix display. In addition, as the patterns displayed on the first special figure display unit 138a and the second special figure display unit 138b, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and a plurality of types of characters A configuration in which is displayed or a configuration in which a plurality of colors are displayed is conceivable.

  In detail, the symbol display device 142 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and display contents are controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 142 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be another display device having a display screen such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT, and is a dot matrix display. May be.

  In the symbol display device 142, when the variation display or the predetermined display of the pattern is performed in the first special symbol display unit 138a based on the winning in the first operation port 133, the variation display of the symbol or the predetermined display is performed accordingly. When the second special figure display unit 138b displays a variation or predetermined display of the pattern based on the winning at the second operation port 134, the variation or predetermined display of the pattern is performed accordingly. . In the symbol display device 142, not only a display effect triggered by winning at the first operating port 133 or the second operating port 134, but also a branch execution mode or an opening / closing execution mode to be described later that shifts after winning a big win. Inside display effects are performed. The display content of the symbol display device 142 is the same as that of the symbol display device 31 in the first embodiment.

  When the symbol display on the symbol display device 142 ends, when the result is a jackpot result corresponding to a non-branch, which will be described later, and when a fixed jackpot result is obtained, the same odd number of symbols is displayed on one of the effective lines. When a combination is formed and the result is a jackpot result corresponding to a non-branch, which will be described later, and a low-frequency jackpot result or a variable jackpot result, a combination of the same odd number of symbols is formed on one of the effective lines. The

  On the other hand, in the case of a jackpot result corresponding to a branch, which will be described later, a common symbol combination is formed regardless of whether a variable jackpot result that becomes a fixed jackpot result thereafter. The common symbol combination is different from the same odd symbol combination and the same even symbol combination, and a symbol combination such as “3 · 4 · 1” is formed on any effective line. In this case, it is not taught whether the fixed jackpot result or the variable jackpot result is in the open / close execution mode or after the open / close execution mode.

  That is, an effect that is difficult to identify or difficult to identify even during the opening / closing execution mode or after the opening / closing execution mode, more specifically, a common effect is executed. As a result, when the jackpot result corresponding to the branch is either the fixed jackpot result or the variable jackpot result, the support mode after the opening / closing execution mode may be grasped only by checking the symbol display device 142. It becomes difficult or impossible. However, since the special figure display unit 138 clearly indicates whether the result is a fixed jackpot result or a variable jackpot result, the manager of the game hall can check it visually.

  Incidentally, as in the first embodiment, the display surface 142a of the symbol display device 142 is wider than the display area of the first special figure display unit 138a and larger than the display area of the second special figure display unit 138b. It is wider and wider than the entire display area of the special figure display unit 138.

  As shown in FIG. 18, a special figure holding display unit 143 is provided below the symbol display device 142 on the front side of the variable display unit 136. The number of game balls won in the first operation port 133 is held up to a maximum of 4, and the hold number is displayed when the special figure hold display section 143 is turned on. However, since the number of winning prizes in the second operating port 134 is not reserved, no corresponding display unit is provided.

  When a win is made in the jackpot lottery based on the winning at the first working port 133, the mode shifts to an opening / closing execution mode in which a winning to the variable winning device 132 is possible. On the other hand, when a win is made in the big win lottery based on the winning at the second operating port 134, it is possible to win the branch execution mode in which the winning to the sorting winning device 137 or the variable winning device 132 can be won. Transition to the open / close execution mode.

  The distribution winning device 137 is provided at a position below the second working port 134 in the right region PE3. That is, when the launch handle 51 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left area PE2, the allocation winning device 137 cannot win, and the launch handle 51 so that the game ball flows down the right area PE3. Winning is possible when is operated. On the other hand, the variable winning device 132 is provided below the first operation port 133 and above the out port 124a in the lower region PE4. In other words, the variable winning device 132 is either when the launch handle 51 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left area PE2 or when the launch handle 51 is operated so that the game ball flows down the right area PE3. You can also win a prize. The configuration of the variable winning device 132 is the same as that of the variable winning device 22 in the first embodiment.

  Here, the distribution winning device 137 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20A is a vertical cross-sectional view as viewed from the side of the distribution winning device 137, and FIG. 20B is a vertical cross-sectional view as viewed from the back side of the distribution winning device 137.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, the distribution winning device 137 is formed with a distribution inlet 151 having a size that allows a game ball to pass therethrough, and the game ball cannot pass through the distribution inlet 151. A distribution-side opening / closing member 152 is provided to switch between a closed state and an open state through which game balls can pass. The distribution-side opening / closing member 152 is opened by being driven by a distribution inlet drive unit 153 through a link mechanism (not shown). The distribution entrance 151 constitutes the entrance of the guide passage 154, and the game balls that have flowed in from the distribution entrance 151 flow down the guide passage 154 to the downstream side.

  As shown in FIG. 20B, the guide passage 154 is bifurcated from the middle position thereof, and constitutes an upstream region 155 that constitutes the upstream side of the branch position and one of the downstream side of the branch position. A V winning area (or a use area) 156 and a discharge area (or a nonuse area) 157 constituting the other downstream side of the branch position. In addition, a shutter 158 is provided at the branch position to distribute the game ball that has reached the branch position from the upstream area 155 to either the V winning area 156 or the discharging area 157. When the shutter 158 is not driven by the shutter drive unit 159, the game ball that has reached the branch position flows into the discharge area 157, and in the state where the shutter 158 is driven by the shutter drive unit 159. The game ball that has reached the branch position flows into the V winning area 156.

  The detection sensor 155a for counting is provided so that the detection area exists at a position where the game ball flowing into the upstream area 155 always passes. Based on the detection of the game ball by the counting detection sensor 155a, the payout of the winning ball corresponding to the winning to the distribution winning device 137 is executed. Further, a V winning detection sensor 156a is provided so that a detection area exists at a position where the game ball flowing into the V winning area 156 always passes. Based on the detection of the game ball by the V winning detection sensor 156a, the mode shifts to an opening / closing execution mode in which the variable winning device 132 is opened / closed. Further, a discharge detection sensor 157a is provided so that the detection area exists at a position where the game ball flowing into the discharge area 157 always passes. Based on the detection results from the discharge detection sensor 157a and the V winning detection sensor 156a, it is determined whether or not the game ball remains in the distribution winning device 137.

  By the way, when the distribution winning device 137 is in the open state, if the game ball aiming at the winning of the distribution winning device 137 is continuously launched, the winning of the distribution winning device 137 is almost 100% probability. The opening / closing member 152 is opened so as to occur, and the nail 124b existing on the upstream side of the sorting and winning device 137 is arranged. In addition, the drive timing of the shutter drive unit 159 is set so that the game ball that has won the distribution winning device 137 is guided to the V winning area 156 with a probability of 10%. Is optional.

  Further, in order to increase the advantage of winning the jackpot lottery based on the winning at the second operating port 134, the probability of shifting to the branch execution mode based on the winning at the second operating port 134 and the distribution winning device The distribution of the shutter 158 is such that the product of the probability that the game ball won in 137 flows into the V winning area 156 is higher than the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery based on winning in the first operating port 133. It is preferable that a probability is set.

  In addition, the distribution winning device 137 is preferably formed so that it can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 to which of the V winning area 156 and the discharging area 157 the winning game ball is distributed. Specifically, it is preferable that the front side of the distribution winning device 137 is formed to be colored transparent or colorless and transparent.

<Electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in the MPU 62>
Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in the MPU 62 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the same manner as in the first embodiment, the MPU 62 performs various lotteries, and the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, the first initial value counter CN1, the second initial value counter CN2, A type counter CS and a general-purpose random number counter C4 are used. These counters C1 to C4, CN1, CN2, and CS are provided in the lottery counter area 64b of the RWM 64.

  Each numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the reserved ball storage area 202 when a winning to the first working port 133 or the second working port 134 occurs. The holding ball storage area 202 includes a first special figure holding area 203, a second special figure holding area 204, and a special drawing execution area AE1.

  The reserved area 203 for the first special figure includes a first area 203a, a second area 203b, a third area 203c, and a fourth area 203d, and a jackpot random number counter according to the winning history to the first operating port 133. Each numerical value information of C1, jackpot type counter C2 and reach random number counter C3 is stored in one of the areas 203a to 203d as holding information on the special drawing side.

  In this case, when winning to the first working port 133 occurs continuously several times, each numerical information is time-sequentially in the order of the first area 203a → the second area 203b → the third area 203c → the fourth area 203d. It will be stored in. By providing the four areas 203a to 203d in this way, up to four game balls winning histories to the first operating port 133 are held and stored.

  It should be noted that the number that can be reserved in the first special figure reservation area 203 is not limited to four, but is arbitrary, and may be two, three, five or more, and other plural numbers. It may be singular.

  On the other hand, the second special figure reservation area 204 is not provided with a plurality of areas that can be reserved and stored. Then, the second operation port 134 is in a situation where none of the effects for game times, the branch execution mode, and the opening / closing execution mode are executed and no hold information is acquired in the second special figure holding area 204. As a result of winning a prize, the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the second special figure hold area 204 as hold information on the special figure side.

  The special figure execution area AE1 stores the hold information of the target to be used for special figure determination or distribution determination when the shift special figure display units 138a and 138b start the variable display. It is an area. Specifically, when the variable display of the first special figure display unit 138a is started, the hold information stored in the first area 203a of the first special figure hold area 203 is stored in the special figure execution area AE1. Moved. On the other hand, when the variable display of the second special figure display unit 138b is started, the holding information stored in the second special figure holding area 204 is moved to the special drawing execution area AE1.

  Information corresponding to the general-purpose random number counter C4 is stored in the electronic role holding area 64c when a winning to the through gate 135 occurs. The contents of the telephone combination holding area 64c are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  Each counter will be described in detail.

  Among the above counters, the reach random number counter C3 and the variation type counter CS are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  First, the general-purpose random number counter C4 will be described. For example, the general-purpose random number counter C4 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 239, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The general-purpose random number counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric role reservation area 64c of the RWM 64 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 135. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the general electric utility item 134a to the open state according to the stored value of the general electric random number counter C4.

  Also in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22A, the low-frequency support mode, the first high-frequency support mode, and the second high-frequency support mode are set as the support modes. The contents of the low frequency support mode are the same as those in the first embodiment. The contents of the first high-frequency support mode and the second high-frequency support mode are different from those in the first embodiment except that the upper limit time for one release is different from that in the first embodiment. It is the same. In detail, the upper open limit time is longer in the first high-frequency support mode than in the second high-frequency support mode in the first embodiment, whereas the second upper limit time is longer in the present embodiment. The open upper limit time is longer in the high frequency support mode than in the first high frequency support mode. Specifically, the upper open limit time of the first high frequency support mode is 1.48 sec, whereas the open upper limit time of the second high frequency support mode is 1.49 sec.

  However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the first high frequency support mode may have a longer open upper limit time than the second high frequency support mode as in the first embodiment. Moreover, you may apply the structure of the different pattern enumerated about each support mode in the said 1st Embodiment as it is.

  Next, the jackpot random number counter C1 will be described.

  The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured so that, for example, 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 399, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value counter CN1 at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The first initial value counter CN1 is a loop counter similar to the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 399). The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated, and as described above, the game ball is stored in the reserved ball storage area 202 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 133 or the second operation port 134.

  The random number value for winning the jackpot is stored in the ROM 63 as a success / failure table. As shown in FIGS. 23 (a) and 23 (b), the success / failure table for jackpots is for the first special figure used when determining the success / failure of the hold information acquired based on the winning to the first operating port 133. A success / failure table WT1 and a success / failure table WT2 for a second special figure used for determining the success / failure of the hold information acquired based on the winning at the second operation port 134 are set.

  Here, in this pachinko machine 10, as a result of the determination by referring to the jackpot random number counter C1, a jackpot result corresponding to a non-branch and a jackpot result corresponding to a branch are set in addition to a miss result. The jackpot result corresponding to the non-branch is a result of shifting the gaming state to an opening / closing execution mode in which the variable winning device 132 is opened / closed. The contents of the opening / closing execution mode are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  On the other hand, the branch-corresponding jackpot result indicates that the game state is shifted to the branch execution mode in which the distribution winning device 137 is opened and closed, and the variable winning device 132 is opened and closed in accordance with the game result in the branch execution mode. This is a result of shifting the gaming state to the execution mode.

  In the branch execution mode, either one of the conditions that a predetermined branch opening continuation time elapses and a predetermined number of game balls for branching win the distribution entrance 151 is satisfied. The game is continued until the distribution inlet 151 is continuously opened until the game is finished, and the open state of the distribution inlet 151 is terminated and no game balls remain in the distribution prize winning device 137. That is.

  The opening duration for branching is the same regardless of the game state, and is 4.5 sec, which is less than the product of the launch period of the game ball and the corresponding upper limit number. That is, in this pachinko machine 10, the launch period of the game ball is 0.6 sec as described above. Further, the upper limit number of winnings for branching is set to 10. Then, the branch opening duration is a time less than the product of the game ball firing period and the upper limit number of winnings, and even if the launching operation is continued in a manner aiming for winning to the sorting and winning device 137, the swinging operation is continued. It is difficult for the upper limit number of winnings to the entrance 151 to occur. On the other hand, the opening duration for branching is set to a time that is five times or more the game ball firing cycle, and the nail 124b existing upstream of the sorting and winning device 137 is connected to the sorting and winning device. Since it is set so that winning to 137 is likely to occur, if the launching operation is continued in a manner aiming for winning to the sorting and winning device 137, at least one winning to the sorting entrance 151 occurs. obtain.

  In the branch execution mode, the distribution inlet 151 is opened and closed only once, but may be configured to be opened and closed multiple times. In this case, the branch opening duration time may be set as a total time when the distribution inlet 151 is opened and closed a plurality of times.

  When the game ball wins the V winning area 156 in the branch execution mode, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode. The contents of the opening / closing execution mode are the same as those of the opening / closing execution mode that is executed with a jackpot result corresponding to non-branching.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (a), in the first special figure success / failure table WT1, as the success / failure result, a non-branch corresponding jackpot result and a miss result are set, and the branch corresponding jackpot result is set. It has not been. The number of random numbers that result in the jackpot result corresponding to the non-branch is set to one, and the probability of the jackpot result corresponding to the non-branch becomes 1/400 by referring to the first special figure success / failure table WT1. .

  On the other hand, in the success / failure table WT2 for the second special figure, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), as the success / failure results, a non-branch correspondence jackpot result, a miss result, and a branch correspondence jackpot result are set. Yes. The number of random numbers that become the jackpot result corresponding to the non-branch is set to one as in the case of the first special figure success / failure table WT1. Therefore, the probability of a jackpot result corresponding to non-branch by referring to the second special figure success / failure table WT2 is 1/400, which is the same as the case where the first special figure success / failure table WT1 is referenced. Yes.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, although the probabilities are different, they may be set to be substantially the same so as to be visually similar to the player, or may be greatly different. Also, in the first special figure success / failure table WT1 and the second special figure success / failure table WT2, the number of random numbers that are non-branch corresponding jackpot results may be set to two or more. Even in this case, it is preferable that the number of random numbers resulting in the jackpot corresponding to non-branching in both tables WT1 and WT2 is the same. In addition, in the success / failure table WT2 for the second special figure, two or more random numbers as the result of losing may be set.

  The number of random numbers that are the jackpot result corresponding to the branch is set to be larger than the number of random numbers that are the jackpot result corresponding to the non-branch, and more than the number of random numbers that are the miss result. Furthermore, the number is set so as to be larger than the sum of the number of random numbers that are non-branch-capable jackpot results and the number of random numbers that are outliers. Specifically, by setting the number of random numbers that are the result of losing to one, the number of random numbers that are the jackpot result corresponding to the non-branch is set to the remaining 398. Therefore, when the success / failure table WT2 for the second special drawing is referred to, the jackpot result corresponding to the branch is most easily selected, and the probability is 90% or more and less than 100%, specifically about 99%. It has become.

  Next, the jackpot type counter C2 will be described.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is configured so that 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 29, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot type counter C2 makes one round, the value of the second initial value counter CN2 at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot type counter C2. The second initial value counter CN2 is a loop counter similar to the big hit type counter C2 (value = 0 to 29). The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated, and as already described, the game ball is stored in the reserved ball storage area 202 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 133 or the second operation port 134.

  The game result distribution destination for the big hit type counter C2 is stored in the ROM 63 as a distribution table. As shown in FIGS. 22 (b-1) and 22 (b-2), the distribution table includes a first feature used for determining the distribution of the hold information acquired based on the winning to the first working port 133. An allocation table BT1 for illustration and an allocation table BT2 for second special diagram used for determining allocation of the hold information acquired based on winning in the second operating port 134 are set.

  In the distribution table BT1 for the first special figure, as shown in FIG. 22 (b-1), the low-frequency result and the fixed-type big-bonus result are set as the allocation destination of the big-hit result, and the low-frequency result A numerical range of “0 to 19” is set for “”, and a numerical range of “20 to 29” is set for the fixed jackpot result. Further, in the second special chart allocation table BT2, as shown in FIG. 22 (b-2), the fixed-type jackpot result and the variable-type jackpot result are set as allocation destinations of the jackpot result. A numerical range of “0-9” is set for the fixed jackpot result, and a numerical range of “10-29” is set for the variable jackpot result.

  The low-frequency results, fixed-type jackpot results, and variable-type jackpot results are all common in that they trigger the transition to the opening / closing execution mode. On the other hand, the transition modes of the support mode are different from each other.

  Such a transition mode of the support mode will be described with reference to FIG.

  The low frequency result is a jackpot result that triggers the transition to the low frequency support mode. In other words, if a low frequency result is obtained in the low frequency support mode, the low frequency support mode is continued, and if a low frequency result is obtained in any high frequency support mode, the support mode is changed to the low frequency support mode. Transition.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (c), the fixed jackpot result is a jackpot result that triggers the transition to the first high-frequency support mode. The first high-frequency support mode continues until the next jackpot is won or up to 50 game times. However, even in the situation of the low frequency support mode, even if the fixed jackpot result is triggered by the hold information acquired based on the winning to the second operating port 134, the transition to the first high frequency support mode occurs. do not do.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (c), the variable jackpot result is a jackpot result that triggers the transition to the low frequency support mode or the second high frequency support mode. Specifically, when a variable jackpot result is obtained in the low frequency support mode or the second high frequency support mode, the mode is shifted to the low frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode and is in the first high frequency support mode. When a variable jackpot result is obtained, the mode shifts to the second high-frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode. The second high-frequency support mode is continued until the next jackpot is won or up to 50 game times.

Here, as already explained, when the hold information acquired based on the winning to the second operating port 134 becomes the target of the success / failure determination process, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode with a probability of 1/400. Shift to branch execution mode with probability of / 398. In addition, when the branch execution mode is entered, at least one game ball is expected to win the distribution winning device 137, and the game ball winning the distribution winning device 137 has a probability of 1/10. Win a V. Therefore, in the first high frequency support mode or the second high frequency support mode,
1/400 + 1/398 × 1/10
With the above probability, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode.

  In this case, each high-frequency support mode is continued up to 50 gaming times. Therefore, if you switch to one of the high-frequency support modes, you will win a winning jackpot with a probability of 99.5% or more, that is, a probability of almost 100% within the range of staying in the high-frequency support mode. . That is, each high-frequency support mode is substantially continued until the next opening / closing execution mode occurs even if there is a limit on the number of times to continue as described above. In setting such a substantially continuous high-frequency support mode, the total transition probability to the opening / closing execution mode when the success / failure determination process is performed based on the winning to the second operating port 134, the high-frequency support mode Is not limited to the above.

  For example, when the total transition probability to the opening / closing execution mode is 1 / A ′ (A ′ is a number greater than 1) and the upper limit number of times of frequent support mode is K ′, K ′ ≧ A I just need it. As a result, in the high frequency support mode, the transition to the opening / closing execution mode occurs with a probability of 60% or more within the range of the continuous upper limit number of times, until the next opening / closing execution mode occurs in the high frequency support mode. It will continue for a while.

  In order to continue with a higher probability, for example, in the formula P ′ = (1− (1-1 / A ′) K ′) × 100, K ′ is set so that P ′ ≧ 70%. It is preferable to set so that P ′ ≧ 80%, it is more preferable to set so that P ′ ≧ 90%, and it is particularly preferable to set so that P ′ ≧ 95%. preferable.

  As already explained, in the distribution table BT1 for the first special figure, the low-frequency result and the fixed-type big hit result are set as the distribution destinations for the big hit result, whereas the distribution for the second special figure is made. In the minute table BT2, a fixed jackpot result and a variable jackpot result are set as distribution targets of the jackpot result. That is, in the distribution table BT2 for the second special figure, a jackpot result that is not set in the distribution table BT1 for the first special figure is set.

  The type of jackpot result that triggers the transition to the high frequency support mode is that only one type of fixed jackpot result is set in the distribution table BT1 for the first special chart, whereas the second special chart. For the allocation table BT2, two types of fixed jackpot results and variable jackpot results are set. That is, the number of types of jackpot results that trigger the transition to the high-frequency support mode is set more in the second special chart allocation table BT2 than in the first special chart distribution table BT1.

  By setting each of the distribution tables BT1 and BT2 as described above, the launch operation is performed aiming at a winning at the first working port 133, and the firing is aimed at the winning at the second working port 134. The content of the game can be greatly different depending on the situation where the operation is performed. Thereby, diversification of a game is achieved and an interest improvement is achieved.

<Various processes executed by the MPU 62>
Next, each process performed in order to advance a game in MPU62 is demonstrated. The processing contents of the main process (FIG. 8) and the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) are the same as those in the first embodiment. Further, the processing contents of the ordinary power transmission control process (FIG. 10) are basically the same as those in the first embodiment. However, in step S511 and the like in the process of determining the normal diagram (FIG. 12), information of 1.48 sec is set in the general diagram timer counter as the first high frequency release continuation time. In step S512 and the like, the second high frequency is set. The information of 1.49 sec is set in the ordinary general-purpose timer counter as the open duration time for use.

<Special Figure Special Electric Control Process>
The processing content of the special figure special electric control processing is different from that of the first embodiment. The contents of the special figure special electric control process will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1001, a special information side hold information acquisition process is executed. Here, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 25, the process for acquiring the hold information on the special drawing side will be described. First, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not a winning for the first working port 133 has occurred. If a winning to the first operating port 133 has occurred, in step S1102, the total number PS of holding information on the first special figure side stored in the first special figure holding area 203 is the upper limit number. It is determined whether or not it is less than 4. If it is less than 4, in step S1103, 1 is added to the total number of holding information on the first special figure side, and in step S1104, the big hit random number counter C1 and the big hit type counter updated in the previous step S202 are added. Each numerical value information of C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the first area among the empty areas 203a to 203d of the first special figure reservation area 203, that is, the area corresponding to the total number PS added by 1 in the above step S1103. To do.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1101, a negative determination is made in step S1102, or if the process of step S1104 is executed, the process proceeds to step S1105. In step S1105, it is determined whether or not a prize has been generated for the second working port 134. If the winning at the second operating port 134 has not occurred, the present acquisition process is terminated, and if the winning at the second operating port 134 has occurred, the process proceeds to step S1106.

  In step S1106, by determining whether or not the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter is “0”, it is determined whether or not it is a situation that is not one of the effects for game times, the branch execution mode, and the opening / closing execution mode. judge. If a negative determination is made in step S1106, the present acquisition process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1106, the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in the previous step S202 is stored in the second special feature in step S1107. It is stored in the reserved area 204 for illustration. Thereafter, the acquisition process ends.

  Returning to the description of the special figure special power control process (FIG. 24), after executing the special figure holding information acquisition process in step S1001, the process proceeds to step S1002. In step S1002, a process of reading information of a special figure special electricity counter provided in the RWM 64 is executed. In a succeeding step S1003, a process of reading the special figure special power address table from the ROM 63 is executed. In step S1004, a process of acquiring a start address corresponding to information on the special figure special electricity counter from the special figure special electric address table is executed.

  Here, the processing contents of steps S1002 to S1004 will be described.

  The special figure special electric control process includes a process related to a game-playing effect, a process related to a branch execution mode, and a process related to an opening / closing execution mode. In this case, as a process related to the effect for game times, a special figure change start process that is a process for starting the effect for game times and a process for changing the effect for the game times are processed. A middle process and a special figure finalizing process which is a process for ending the effect for game times are set. Further, a branching process is set as a process related to the branch execution mode. In addition, as processing related to the opening / closing execution mode, a special electricity start process which is a process for controlling the opening of the opening / closing execution mode, and a special electricity opening process which is a process for controlling the open state of the variable winning device 132, , Special electric power closing process that is a process for controlling the closed state of the variable winning device 132, and special electric power termination that is a process for controlling the ending of the open / close execution mode and the transition of the game state at the end of the open / close execution mode Processing is set.

  In such a processing configuration, the special figure special power counter is a counter for the MPU 62 to grasp which of the above-mentioned types of processing should be executed. Corresponding to the numerical information of the special electric counter, the start address in the program for executing the above-described plural types of processing is set.

  The special figure special power address table will be described. The special figure special power counter can set numerical information of “0” to “7”, and the special figure special power address table has one pair for each numerical information of the special figure special power counter. 1 is associated with start address information ("PSA0" to "PSA7"). In this case, the start address PSA0 is the start address of the program for executing the special figure variation start process, and the start address PSA1 is the start address of the program for executing the special figure variation process, and the start address PSA2 Is the start address of the program for executing the special figure determination process, the start address PSA3 is the start address of the program for executing the branching process, and the start address PSA4 executes the special electricity start process The start address PSA5 is the start address of the program for executing the special electricity open process, and the start address PSA6 is the start address of the program for executing the special electricity close process , The start address PSA7 is a program for executing special electric power end processing. Which is the start address of the beam.

  The special figure special electric power counter is the special figure special electric power control in the next processing time when the condition for updating the numerical information is satisfied when the processing corresponding to the numerical information currently stored is completed. It is updated corresponding to the process executed in the process. Therefore, in the special figure special power control process at each processing time, a process corresponding to the numerical information set in the special figure special electric power counter may be executed.

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

  After executing the process of step S1004, the process proceeds to step S1005, and a process of jumping (shifting) to the process indicated by the start address acquired in step S1004 is executed. Specifically, if the acquired start address is PSA0, the process jumps to the special figure change start process in step S1006. If the acquired start address is PSA1, the process jumps to the special figure change process in step S1007. If the acquired start address is PSA2, the process jumps to the special figure determining process in step S1008. If the acquired start address is PSA3, the process jumps to the branching process in step S1009, and the acquired start address is If it is PSA4, the process jumps to the special power start process in step S1010. If the acquired start address is PSA5, the process jumps to the special power open process in step S1011. If the acquired start address is PSA6, the process jumps to step S1010. Jump to the special electricity closing process in S1012 and get the start Less is jumps to electrically movable device control end processing of step S1013 if it is PSA7. When the processes of steps S1006 to S1013 are executed, the special figure special power control process is terminated.

  Among the steps S1006 to S1013, the processing contents of the special figure changing process (step S1007), the special electricity start process (step S1010), the special electricity open process (step S1011), and the special electricity closed process (step S1012) are as described above. This is the same as in the first embodiment. Hereinafter, processing contents other than these among steps S1006 to S1013 will be described.

<Special map start processing>
First, the special figure variation start process of step S1006 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1201, it is determined whether or not the hold information is stored in the first special figure holding area 203 or the second special figure holding area 204. If no hold information is stored in any of them, the special figure variation start process is terminated as it is. If the hold information is stored in any of them, a data setting process is executed in step S1202.

  In the data setting process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 27, first, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not the hold information is stored in the second special figure hold area 204. If a negative determination is made, 1 is subtracted from the total number PS of hold information on the first special figure side in step S1302. In subsequent step S1303, the holding information stored in the first area 203a of the first special figure holding area 203 is moved to the special drawing execution area AE1.

  Thereafter, in step S1304, the holding area of the first special figure holding area 203 is shifted. Specifically, the hold information in each area is shifted such as the second area 203b → the first area 203a, the third area 203c → the second area 203b, and the fourth area 203d → the third area 203c. Also, the fourth area 203d is cleared.

  In the subsequent step S1305, the second special figure flag provided in the RWM 64 is cleared. The second special figure flag is a flag for specifying in the MPU 62 whether or not the execution target for the game round is the hold information acquired based on the winning to the second operation port 134. Thereafter, the data setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1301, the hold information stored in the second special figure reservation area 204 is moved to the special figure execution area AE1 in step S1306. In the subsequent step S1307, "1" is set to the second special figure flag. Thereafter, the data setting process is terminated.

  As described above, when the determination process of step S1301 is performed first, if the hold information is stored in the second special figure reservation area 204, it is stored in the first special figure reservation area 203. The hold information stored in the second special figure hold area 204 is given priority over the hold information that is being determined.

  Returning to the description of the special figure variation start process (FIG. 26), after executing the process of step S1202, the process proceeds to step S1203. In step S1203, it is determined whether or not the second special figure flag is “0”, so whether or not the current variation start target is the hold information acquired based on winning in the first working port 133. Determine.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1203, the first special figure success / failure table WT1 and the first special figure assignment table BT1 are read from the ROM 63 in step S1204, and a negative determination is made in step S1203. In step S1205, the second special figure success / failure table WT2 and the second special figure assignment table BT2 are read from the ROM 63. After executing the process of step S1204 or step S1205, the process proceeds to step S1206.

  In step S1206, a determination process is performed. In the success / failure determination process, with reference to the success / failure table read in step S1204 or step S1205, the information for determination of success / failure among the hold information stored in the execution area AE1 for special figure, that is, the numerical value related to the big hit random number counter C1. It is determined whether or not the information corresponds to which of the results. Specifically, when the first special figure success / failure table WT1 has been read, it is determined whether it corresponds to a non-branch correspondence jackpot result or a loss result, and the second special figure is used. In the case where the correct / incorrect table WT2 is read out, it is determined which of the jackpot result corresponding to the non-branch, the jackpot result corresponding to the branch, and the losing result corresponds.

  In a succeeding step S1207, it is determined whether or not the result of the success / failure determination process in the step S1206 corresponds to the jackpot winning, and if it corresponds, the process proceeds to a step S1208. In step S1208, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot winning is a branching jackpot result. If the result is a jackpot result corresponding to a non-branch, in step S1209, “1” is set to the non-branch result flag provided in the RWM 64, and if the result is a jackpot result corresponding to a branch, the RWM 64 is set to a step S1210. “1” is set in the provided branch result flag. The non-branch result flag is a flag for specifying in the MPU 62 whether or not the result of the current success / failure determination process is a jackpot result corresponding to the non-branch. This is a flag for specifying in the MPU 62 whether or not this is a jackpot result.

  After executing the process of step S1209 or step S1210, the distribution determination process is executed in step S1211. In the allocation determination process, with reference to the allocation table read in step S1204 or step S1205, information for allocation determination among the hold information stored in the execution area AE1 for special maps, that is, the big hit type counter C2 It is determined whether or not the numerical information relating to corresponds to any distribution result. Specifically, when the distribution table BT1 for the first special figure is read out, it is determined whether it corresponds to the low-frequency result or the fixed type jackpot result, and for the second special figure If the distribution table BT2 is read out, it is determined whether it corresponds to the fixed jackpot result or the variable jackpot result.

  In the subsequent step S1212, a flag setting process corresponding to the distribution determination result is executed. Specifically, the RWM 64 is provided with a flag corresponding to each jackpot result type. In step S1212, among the flags corresponding to each jackpot result type, a flag corresponding to the allocation determination result in step S1211. “1” is set for.

  In a succeeding step S1213, processing for grasping the special figure variation time and the stop result is executed. When grasping the special figure variation time, in the low-frequency support mode, when the effect for game times is executed triggered by the hold information related to the first operation port 133, the current numerical information of the variation type counter CS is read. At the same time, the numerical information of the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the numerical information is read from the corresponding fluctuation display time table. In this case, the number of hold information on the special figure side, the presence / absence of reach, the contents of the success / failure result, and the information on the special figure variation time corresponding to the contents of the distribution result are read.

  In addition, when an effect for game times is executed in response to the hold information related to the second operation port 134 in the low frequency support mode, the current numerical information of the variation type counter CS is read and the numerical information is supported. The numerical information of the special figure variation time is read from the corresponding variation display time table. In this case, information on the presence / absence of reach and information on the special figure change time corresponding to the contents of the result of the success / failure is read.

  On the other hand, in the case where a game turn effect is executed in response to the hold information related to the first operation port 133 or the hold information related to the second operation port 134 in each high-frequency support mode, a single special figure change time is used. Read numerical information of.

  In grasping the stop result, information on the stop result to be displayed on the special figure display units 138a and 138b corresponding to the end of the game game started this time is read from the ROM 63. In this case, the content of the result of the success / failure and the information of the stop result corresponding to the content of the distribution result are read. Specifically, the information is set so that the stop result mode is different in each of the jackpot result corresponding to the non-branch, the jackpot result corresponding to the branch, and the losing result. In addition, in the jackpot result corresponding to non-branch, information is set so that the stop result mode is different in each of the low-frequency result, the fixed jackpot result and the variable jackpot result, and in the jackpot result corresponding to the branch, Information is set so that the stop result mode is different for each of the jackpot result and the variable jackpot result. However, these stop result modes are identifiable, but are more difficult to distinguish than the differences between different stop result modes in the symbol display device 142.

  In the subsequent step S1214, the numerical information of the special figure fluctuation time read in step S1213 is set in the special figure special electricity timer counter. Further, in step S1215, the variation command and type command corresponding to the contents of the special figure variation time, the contents of the success / failure result, and the contents of the distribution result are set as the output targets to the sound emission control device 90. The change command includes information on the special figure change time. The type command includes game result information. The processing contents executed by the sound emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 based on the transmission of these variation commands and type commands are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  After the process of step S1215 is executed, in step S1216, the display of fluctuation is started in the special figure display units 138a and 138b that are the object of the current fluctuation start. In subsequent step S1217, 1 is added to the special figure special electricity counter. Thereby, the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter is updated from “0” to “1”. Thereafter, the special figure variation start process is terminated.

<Processing during special figure determination>
Next, the special figure finalizing process in step S1008 in the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 24) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1401, it is determined whether or not the fixed time set in the special figure special electricity timer counter has passed in the special figure changing process. If the determination time has not elapsed, the special figure determination process is terminated. In this case, the special figure determination process is started each time the special figure special electric control process is started until the fixed time elapses.

  If the fixed time has elapsed, it is determined in step S1402 whether or not “1” is set in any high-frequency flag. If “1” is set in any of the high-frequency flags, a subtraction process of a support game number counter is executed in step S1403. In the subtraction process, the numerical information of the support game number counter provided in the RWM 64 is read, the numerical information is decremented by 1, and the numerical information after the subtraction is overwritten on the support game number counter. When the support game number counter is “0”, the process of clearing the target high-frequency flag to “0” is the same as in the first embodiment. It is executed in step S215).

  When a negative determination is made in step S1402 or after the processing of step S1403 is executed, in step S1404, whether or not the jackpot result is one of the outcome determination processes that triggered the start of the current game round It is determined whether it has been identified. If it is not any jackpot result, the special figure special counter is cleared to “0” in step S1405, and the special figure finalizing process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is any jackpot result, the process proceeds to step S1406.

  In step S1406, it is determined whether or not the current game round is a jackpot result corresponding to a branch by determining whether or not “1” is set in the branch result flag. If an affirmative determination is made, the branch execution mode start setting process in steps S1407 to S1411 is executed.

  In the start setting process of the branch execution mode, first, in step S1407, information on the branch open duration is read from the ROM 63. The information on the opening duration is common and single regardless of the current support mode, and is 4.5 sec as described above. Then, the read information of the branch continuation time for the branch is set in the special figure special electricity timer counter.

  In subsequent step S1408, "10" which is the upper limit number for branching is set in the winning counter. The winning counter is a counter used for specifying whether or not the upper limit number of game balls for branching that triggers closing of the distribution entrance 151 in the branch execution mode has won the distribution entrance 151.

  In the subsequent step S1409, the branch start command is set as an output target. By transmitting the branch start command to the sound emission control device 90 which is the sub-side control device, the sound emission control device 90 performs data setting for starting the effect for the branch execution mode. In addition, based on the command transmitted from the sound emission control device 90, the display control device 100 also performs data setting for starting the effect for the branch execution mode.

  After executing the processing of step S1409, in step S1410, branch opening setting processing for opening the distribution entrance 151 of the distribution winning device 137 is executed. In the subsequent step S1411, after the special figure special electricity counter is incremented by 1, this special figure finalizing process is terminated. Thereby, the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter is updated from “2” to “3”.

  On the other hand, if “1” is not set in the branch result flag in step S1406 and a negative determination is made, the opening / closing execution mode start setting process in steps S1412 to S1414 is executed.

  In the opening / closing execution mode start setting process, first, in step S1412, the opening time information for the opening / closing execution mode is read from the ROM 63. Then, the read opening time information is set in the special figure special electricity timer counter. In subsequent step S1413, the opening command is set as an output target. The processing contents when the command is set as an output target are the same as those in the first embodiment. Thereafter, the special figure special electricity counter is incremented by 2 in step S1414, and the special figure finalizing process is terminated. Thereby, the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter is updated from “2” to “4”.

<Branch processing>
Next, the branching process in step S1009 in the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 24) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1501, it is determined whether or not the branch continuation time has elapsed. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1501, a branch closing setting process for closing the distribution inlet 151 of the distribution winning device 137 is executed in step S1502. If a negative determination is made in step S1501, or if the process of step S1502 is executed, it is determined in step S1503 whether or not “1” is set in the count flag provided in the RWM 64. The count flag is set when a winning to the distribution entrance 151 is specified in the winning detection processing in step S209 of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9).

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1503, the count flag is cleared in step S1504, the numerical information of the remaining ball counter is updated to be incremented by 1, and the numerical information of the winning counter is decremented by 1. Update to The remaining ball counter is a counter for specifying in the MPU 62 whether or not a game ball remains in the distribution prize device 137. The winning of the game ball at the distribution entrance 151 is grasped individually, and the individual winning is grasped through the count flag. Accordingly, every time it is confirmed that the count flag is set to “1” once, the remaining ball counter is incremented by 1 assuming that an inflow of the game ball into the distribution prize winning device 137 has occurred once. .

  Thereafter, in step S1505, it is determined whether or not the winning counter is “0”. If the winning counter is “0”, in step S1506, a branch closing setting process for closing the distribution entrance 151 of the distribution winning device 137 is executed.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1503, a negative determination is made in step S1505, or if the process of step S1506 is executed, “1” is set in the V winning flag provided in the RWM 64 in step S1507. It is determined whether it is set. The V winning flag is set when winning in the V winning area 156 is specified in the winning detection process in step S209 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9).

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1507, it is assumed that one game ball has been discharged from the sorting and winning device 137, and in step S1508, the numerical value information of the remaining ball counter is updated to be decremented by one. However, the V winning flag clear process is not executed even if an affirmative determination is made in step S1507. Further, in the configuration in which the state where the V winning flag is set to “1” is carried over, a plurality of game balls may win the V winning area 156 when the distribution winning device 137 is released once. In order to obtain, a plurality of V winning flags are provided. Specifically, the maximum number of winning prizes for distribution is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be employed in which V winning flags corresponding to the number that can be substantially awarded when the distribution winning device 137 is opened once are provided. Incidentally, even if “1” is set to a plurality of V winning flags in one branch execution mode, the transition to the opening / closing execution mode occurs only once.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1507, or if the process of step S1508 is executed, it is determined in step S1509 whether or not “1” is set in the discharge flag provided in the RWM 64. The discharge flag is set when winning in the discharge area 157 is specified in the winning detection process in step S209 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9).

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1509, the discharge flag is cleared in step S1510. In step S1510, it is assumed that one game ball has been discharged from the allocation prize winning device 137, and the numerical value information of the remaining ball counter is updated by one.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1509, or if the process of step S1510 is executed, it is determined in step S1511 whether the end condition for the branch execution mode is satisfied. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the distribution winning device 137 is closed and the numerical information of the remaining ball counter is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S1511, the branching process is terminated as it is.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1511, the process proceeds to step S1512 to determine whether or not “1” is set in the V winning flag of the RWM 64. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1512, start / stop execution mode start setting processing after the branch execution mode in steps S1513 to S1515 is executed. In this case, in steps S1513 and S1514, processing similar to that in steps S1412 and S1413 in the special figure determination process (FIG. 28) is executed. In step S1515, the special figure special power counter is incremented by 1, and the branching process is terminated. Thereby, the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter is updated from “3” to “4”.

  On the other hand, if “1” is not set in the V winning flag, it means that no winning in the V winning area 156 which is a condition for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode has occurred in the branch execution mode. In this case, in step S1516, the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter is cleared to “0”, and then the branching process is terminated.

  Here, when the branch execution mode ends without winning the V winning area 156, data setting to the high frequency flag and data setting to the game number counter are not performed. Therefore, when the branch execution mode ends without winning the V winning area 156, the support mode is not changed before and after the branch execution mode is sandwiched, and the high frequency support mode When the branch execution mode is entered, the numerical information of the game number counter counted before the execution of the branch execution mode is continued as it is.

<Special electricity termination processing>
Next, the special electric power end process of step S1013 in the special graphic special electric control process (FIG. 24) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1601, it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed. If the ending time has not elapsed, the special electricity ending process is terminated as it is. In this case, until the ending time elapses, the special power end process is started each time the special figure special power control process is started.

  If the ending time has elapsed, it is determined in step S1602 whether or not the current jackpot result is a fixed jackpot result. If the result is a fixed jackpot result, it is determined in step S1603 whether both high-frequency flags are “0” and the second special figure flag is “1”. That is, it is determined whether or not a fixed jackpot result has been obtained using the hold information acquired based on the winning to the second working port 134 during the low frequency support mode.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1603, “1” is set to the first high-frequency flag in step S1604, and “50” is set to the game count counter for support in step S1605. As a result, the first high frequency support mode in which the continuation upper limit number is 50 is set. In step S1606, if “1” is set in the second high-frequency flag, “0” is cleared.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1603, the processes in steps S1604 to S1606 are not executed. Therefore, even if the fixed jackpot result is triggered by the hold information acquired based on the winning to the second operation port 134 during the low frequency support mode, the shift to the high frequency support mode does not occur.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1602, it is determined in step S1607 whether or not the current jackpot result is a variable jackpot result. If the result is a variable jackpot result, it is determined in step S1608 whether or not “1” is set in the first high-frequency flag.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1608, “1” is set to the second high-frequency flag in step S1609, and “50” is set to the game count counter for support in step S1610. As a result, the second high frequency support mode in which the upper limit number of continuations is 50 is set. In step S1611, if “1” is set in the first high-frequency flag, “0” is cleared.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1608, the flag on the side where “1” is set out of the first high frequency flag and the second high frequency flag is cleared to “0” in step S1612. As a result, the support mode is set to the low frequency support mode. Also, if a negative determination is made in step S1607, that is, if the current jackpot result is a low-frequency result, the process of step S1612 is also executed.

  When the process of step S1606 is executed, when an affirmative determination is made at step S1603, when the process of step S1611 is executed, or when the process of step S1612 is executed, the special figure special electricity counter is set at step S1613. After clearing “0”, the special electric power end processing is ended.

<Game flow>
Next, the flow of the game that occurs when the above processing is executed will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the low frequency support mode ST11, the player operates the firing handle 51 in order to win the first operating port 133. Then, in the determination of whether or not the hold information acquired based on the winning to the first working port 133 is won, the process shifts to the opening / closing execution mode ST12 based on the fact that the jackpot is won. Thereafter, when the jackpot winning result is not a fixed type jackpot result but a low frequency result, the mode is not shifted to the high frequency support mode but stays in the low frequency support mode ST11.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot winning is a fixed jackpot result, after the opening / closing execution mode ST12, the first high-frequency support mode that continues substantially until the upper limit number of times is 50, that is, until the next opening / closing execution mode is entered. Move on to ST13. In this case, the player operates the firing handle 51 with the aim of winning the second operating port 134. That is, the player performs a firing operation on the firing handle 51 that is different from that in the low-frequency support mode. Then, in the situation where the user stays in the first high-frequency support mode ST13, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode ST14 with a probability of almost 100%.

  After that, when the jackpot winning that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode ST14 is a fixed-type jackpot result, the transition to the first high-frequency support mode ST13 with the continuation upper limit count of 50 is performed again. On the other hand, when the jackpot winning that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode ST14 is a variable jackpot result, after the opening / closing execution mode ST14, the continuation upper limit number of times is substantially continued, that is, until the next opening / closing execution mode. Shift to the second high-frequency support mode ST15. Even in this case, the player operates the firing handle 51 aiming for winning in the second operating port 134. Then, in the situation where the user stays in the second high-frequency support mode ST15, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode ST16 with a probability of almost 100%.

  Thereafter, when the jackpot winning that has been a trigger for the transition to the opening / closing execution mode ST16 is a fixed-type jackpot result, the transition to the first high-frequency support mode ST13 with the continuation upper limit count of 50 is performed again. On the other hand, when the jackpot winning that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode ST16 is a variable jackpot result, the mode shifts to the low frequency support mode ST11.

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

  When the first high-frequency support mode or the second high-frequency support mode is entered, it is referred to as entering into the second operating port 134 → entering into the distribution winning device 137 → entering into the V winning area 156. Since the opening / closing execution mode is given by following the steps, the game of launching a game ball becomes a step-by-step process, and monotonization is suppressed. In addition, the benefit of shifting to the first high-frequency support mode or the second high-frequency support mode is increased as compared to the configuration in which the opportunity to shift to the opening / closing execution mode is only a big win in the internal lottery.

  In this case, when a variable jackpot result is obtained in the first high-frequency support mode, the mode shifts to the second high-frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode. In the second high-frequency support mode, the probability that the jackpot result corresponding to the branch is 398/400 and the winning probability to the V winning area 156 is about 1/10, the upper limit number of continuations is 50 times. Is set. Therefore, the second high-frequency support mode continues substantially until the next opening / closing execution mode occurs. Thereby, if it becomes the 1st high frequency support mode, since further jackpot winning will occur with high probability, the expectation to shift to the 1st high frequency support mode is raised.

  On the other hand, when a variable jackpot result is obtained in the second high-frequency support mode after the first high-frequency support mode, the mode is shifted to the low-frequency support mode. Thereby, it is suppressed that euphoria becomes extremely high. In addition, it is possible to make a further difference in the advantage between the first high-frequency support mode and the second high-frequency support mode.

  When the fixed jackpot result is obtained, the first high-frequency support mode that is substantially continued until the next opening / closing execution mode is given regardless of the stay mode at that time. In this case, the display on the symbol display device 142 indicates whether the game is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode by winning the V winning area 156, which is a fixed jackpot result or a variable jackpot result. In the aspect, it cannot be identified. Thus, after shifting to the first high frequency support mode, after shifting to the opening / closing execution mode triggered by winning the V winning area 156, the current support mode is changed to the first high frequency support mode and the second high frequency support mode. It becomes difficult for the player to recognize which one of the frequency support modes. Therefore, interest improvement is achieved.

  On the other hand, the special figure display unit 138 displays the results corresponding to the fixed jackpot result and the variable jackpot result. Thereby, the manager of the game hall can grasp which support mode is the current support mode.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be applied alone to the configuration of the above embodiment, or may be applied to the configuration of the above embodiment in a predetermined combination.

  (1) The first upper frequency support mode and the second higher frequency support mode are not limited to the configuration in which the upper open limit time is substantially the same, and the open upper limit time may be significantly different. In this case, the upper limit opening time of at least one is shorter than the product of the upper limit number of winnings to the lower operating port 24 or the second operating port 134 and the game ball firing period when the support is won. Thus, from the operation mode of the lower working port 24 or the second working port 134, it is possible to grasp which is the first high frequency support mode or the second high frequency support mode.

  In addition, in order to make it possible to grasp which of the first high frequency support mode and the second high frequency support mode from the operation mode of the lower operation port 24 or the second operation port 134 in this way, it is a support win. The number of times of opening may be different, the probability of winning a support may be different, the interval time of each opening time in the case of winning a support may be different, The variable display time at 139 may be different.

  (2) Whether it is a fixed jackpot result or a variable jackpot result, the support determination process, the fluctuation display time in the general map display units 34 and 139, and the lower working port 24 or the second working port 134 It is good also as a structure which transfers to high frequency support mode with the same operation | movement aspect. In this case, it is possible to shift to a different gaming state for each jackpot result by making the winning probabilities in the winning / failing determination process on the special figure side different between the fixed jackpot result and the variable jackpot result. Note that the winning probabilities may be largely different or substantially the same.

  (3) The winning probabilities in the success / failure determination process on the special figure side may be greatly different between the high probability mode and the low probability mode. Further, the winning probability on the special figure side in the high probability mode set after the opening / closing execution mode may be different between the case where the fixed jackpot result is obtained and the case where the variable jackpot result is obtained. In this case, the first high frequency support mode may have a higher winning probability than the second term frequency support mode, and the second high frequency support mode has a higher probability of winning than the first high frequency support mode. It is good also as a structure.

  (4) In the first embodiment, when a fixed jackpot result is obtained, both the first high-frequency support mode and the high-probability mode are configured to continue substantially until the next opening / closing execution mode is given. Only one of them may be substantially continuous. In this case, the other may be configured to continue until the next opening / closing execution mode is given. For example, the first high-frequency support mode may be substantially continued, while the high-probability mode may be continued. The first high-frequency support mode may be continued, while the high-probability mode may be substantially continued. Also, the other is not continued until the next opening / closing execution mode is given, but the continuation upper limit smaller than the above is set so that the probability that the opening / closing execution mode is given within the range of the continuation upper limit count is 50% or less. The number of times may be set.

  Similarly, in the first embodiment, when a variable jackpot result is obtained in the first high-frequency support mode, both the second high-frequency support mode and the high-probability mode are assigned with the next opening / closing execution mode. However, only one of them may be substantially continued. In this case, the other may be configured to continue until the next opening / closing execution mode is given. For example, the second high-frequency support mode may be substantially continued, while the high-probability mode may be continued. The second high-frequency support mode may be continued, while the high-probability mode may be substantially continued. Also, the other is not continued until the next opening / closing execution mode is given, but the continuation upper limit smaller than the above is set so that the probability that the opening / closing execution mode is given within the range of the continuation upper limit count is 50% or less. The number of times may be set.

  (5) When shifting to the first high-frequency support mode, attention has been paid to the operational effect that the opening / closing execution mode occurs at least twice before the shift to the low-frequency support mode. In this case, the first high-frequency support mode may be configured to continue with a probability of 100% until the next opening / closing execution mode is given. 2 The high frequency support mode may be configured to continue with a probability of 100% until the next opening / closing execution mode is given, and the high probability mode is configured to continue with a probability of 100% until the next opening / closing execution mode is assigned. It is good.

  (6) In the second embodiment, when shifting to the opening / closing execution mode based on winning in the V winning area 156, the symbol display device 142 indicates whether the trigger is a fixed jackpot result or a variable jackpot result. Depending on the display mode, a configuration that is difficult to identify may be used instead of the configuration that cannot be identified. For example, by setting a plurality of types of effects with different expected values for fixed jackpot results, the expected value can be grasped depending on which effect is executed on the symbol display device 142, It is good also as a structure which cannot grasp | ascertain clearly which jackpot result is.

  In addition, when shifting to the opening / closing execution mode based on winning in the V winning area 156, it is clearly understood from the display mode of the symbol display device 142 whether the trigger is a fixed jackpot result or a variable jackpot result. It is good also as a structure which is possible. For example, the mode of displaying the result of the lottery process on the special figure side may be different, and the first high frequency support mode and the second high frequency support are at least one of during the open / close execution mode and after the open / close execution mode. It is good also as a structure which alert | reports which is a mode, or which is a fixed type jackpot result and a variable type jackpot result.

  (7) In the first embodiment, in a situation where at least the first high-frequency support mode and the second high-frequency support mode are staying, the stop result in the symbol display device 31 when a fixed jackpot result is obtained, In addition, the stop result in the symbol display device 31 in the case of a variable jackpot result may be the same, or it may be difficult to identify which is the result or it may be impossible to identify. Also. It may be configured that it is difficult to identify or cannot be identified from the display content of the symbol display device 31 in the opening / closing execution mode and in the opening / closing execution mode. After shifting to the first high frequency support mode by applying these configurations to the configuration in which the operation mode of the lower working port 24 is substantially the same in the first high frequency support mode and the second high frequency support mode. It becomes difficult for the player to recognize which high-frequency support mode is staying after the opening / closing execution mode. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting to be in the first high-frequency support mode, and the interest is improved.

  Even in the above configuration, the display result of the special figure display unit 33 is made different between the case of the fixed type jackpot result and the case of the variable type jackpot result, so that the manager of the game hall can display the special figure. If the display unit 33 is visually confirmed, it is possible to grasp which high-frequency support mode is to be set.

  (8) In the first embodiment, when a variable jackpot result is obtained in the second high-frequency support mode, the continuous upper limit number of times is shifted to the second high-frequency support mode. Instead of this, a configuration may be adopted in which the upper limit number of times of continuation is shifted to the second high-frequency support mode. In this case, in order to increase the profit when the variable jackpot result is obtained in the first high-frequency support mode, when the variable jackpot result is obtained in the second high-frequency support mode, the subsequent second high It is preferable to set the continuation upper limit count so that the probability that the next opening / closing execution mode is given within the range of the frequency support mode continuation upper limit count is less than 50%. For example, the configuration may be such that the second high frequency support mode is set with the continuation upper limit number of times being 50 times or 100 times. In addition, when a variable jackpot result is obtained in the second high-frequency support mode, it may be configured to shift to the first high-frequency support mode set to the number of continuous upper limits as described above.

  (9) A configuration in which a plurality of continuation upper limit counts in the first high frequency support mode are set, and when shifting to the first high frequency support mode, a pattern with one continuation upper limit count is selected from among the plurality of patterns. It is good. In this case, the continuous upper limit number of the plurality of patterns may be given with a high probability (for example, 63% or more) of the next opening / closing execution mode within the range of the continuous upper limit number. In addition, the configuration in which the upper limit number of continuations of a plurality of patterns exists as described above is set with respect to the continuation upper limit number of times of the second high frequency support mode set based on the fact that the variable type big hit result is obtained in the first high frequency support mode. You may apply.

  (10) In the second embodiment, the type of the jackpot result when the hold information acquired based on the winning at the second operating port 134 is the target of the jackpot lottery is the winning at the first operating port 133 It is good also as a structure more than the kind of jackpot result when the pending | holding information acquired based on this becomes the object of jackpot winning.

  (11) In the second embodiment, a variable jackpot result may be set as a jackpot result also in the first special chart allocation table BT1. In this case, the types of jackpot results are diversified.

  (12) In the first embodiment, the hold information related to winning in the upper working port 23 and the hold information related to winning in the lower working port 24 may be stored separately. In this case, a configuration in which the hold information related to winning in the lower working port 24 is preferentially digested may be applied, and conversely, the hold information related to winning in the upper working port 23 is preferentially consumed. May be applied, regardless of whether the information is on hold information related to winning on the upper operating port 23 or on hold information related to winning on the lower operating port 24, the order of occurrence of winning is the first. You may apply the structure digested in order from.

  Further, in the above configuration, the plurality of operation ports are not arranged vertically, but the first operation port corresponding to the upper operation port 23 and the second operation port corresponding to the lower operation port 24 are arranged on the left and right. It is good also as a structure arranged in parallel, It is good also as a structure in which these both operation ports were arranged in parallel diagonally. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which arrange | positions both operation openings apart so that only the winning to the 1st operation opening or the winning to the 2nd operation opening can be aimed according to the operation mode of the launch handle 51.

  In the above configuration, the special display unit 33 displays a first display area for displaying the result of determination of whether or not the hold information is acquired based on the winning to the upper working port 23 and the winning to the lower working port 24. You may provide the 2nd display area which displays the result of the success / failure determination of the acquired hold information. In this case, the change display of the pattern in the first display area is based on whether the hold information acquired based on the winning to the upper working port 23 is the target of the determination of the success or failure. Is started and a stop result corresponding to the determination of the success / failure is displayed, and the change display for one game time is ended. In addition, the change display of the pattern is displayed in the second display area based on whether the hold information acquired based on the winning to the lower working port 24 is the target of the determination of the success or failure. At the same time, the stop result corresponding to the determination of success / failure is displayed, and the display of the variation of one game time is ended.

  (13) Display control based on a command output from the main control device 60 instead of a configuration in which the display control device 100 is controlled by the sound emission control device 90 based on a command output from the main control device 60 The apparatus 100 may be configured to control the sound emission control device 90. In addition, instead of the configuration in which the sound emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 are separately provided, the two control devices may be provided as one control device, and one of the functions of the two control devices may be provided. May be integrated into the main control device 60, and both functions of these two control devices may be integrated into the main control device 60. The configuration of commands output from the main control device 60 to the sound emission control device 90 and the configuration of commands output from the sound emission control device 90 to the display control device 100 are also arbitrary.

  (14) A device for performing a game-turn effect is not limited to the symbol display device 31, and a configuration in which a game-turn effect is executed by operating a decorative member provided in a movable manner. It is also possible to have a configuration in which an effect for game times is executed by turning on a predetermined light emitting unit, or a configuration in which an effect for game times is executed by a combination of all or a part of the above aspects. Good.

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

<Invention Group Extracted from the Embodiments>
Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, etc., but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses <Feature A group>
Feature A1. As the gaming state, a first gaming state (first high-frequency support mode) and a second gaming state (second high-frequency support mode) that are more advantageous to the player than the predetermined gaming state (low-frequency support mode) are set. And
The first gaming state and the second gaming state are different from each other in at least one factor (support mode) that produces an advantage over the predetermined gaming state.
In the first gaming state, based on the establishment of a condition (variable jackpot result) that gives a privilege (opening / closing execution mode) advantageous to the player, at least a condition that causes the next privilege is established The first state setting means for setting the state in which the second gaming state is continued or substantially continued until the second game state is reached (in the first embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S908 and S909 in the MPU 62, the second In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S1609 and step S1610 in the MPU 62),
In the second gaming state set by the first state setting means, the predetermined condition is established based on the fact that a condition (variable jackpot result) that causes a privilege (opening / closing execution mode) advantageous to the player is established. Second state setting means for setting the game state or a state in which a new establishment of the condition does not occur is likely to be the predetermined game state (in the first embodiment, the processing of steps S908 and S911 in the MPU 62 is performed). A function to be executed, a function to execute the process of step S1612 in the MPU 62 in the second embodiment), and
A gaming machine that is equipped with.

  According to the feature A1, the first game state and the second game state that are more advantageous than the predetermined game state are set, so that the player expects to enter the first game state and the second game state. Play a game. In addition, since the first game state and the second game state have different degrees of advantage, the game can be diversified.

  In this case, even if a privilege is granted in the first gaming state, the second gaming state is continued or substantially continued until a condition that causes at least the next privilege to be granted is satisfied. As a result, if a privilege is granted in the first gaming state, the provision of a further privilege occurs with a high probability, so that the degree of expectation for shifting to the first gaming state is increased. On the other hand, when a privilege is granted in the second gaming state after the first gaming state, there is a high possibility that a predetermined gaming state is entered without a new privilege being granted. Thereby, it is suppressed that euphoria becomes extremely high. Further, it becomes possible to cause a further difference in the advantage between the first gaming state and the second gaming state.

  From the above, it is possible to suitably improve interest.

Feature A2. It has a launching means (game ball launching mechanism 81) for launching a game ball toward the game area,
As the gaming state, a first gaming state (first high-frequency support mode) and a second gaming state (second high-frequency support mode) that are more advantageous to the player than the predetermined gaming state (low-frequency support mode) are set. And
The first gaming state and the second gaming state are different from each other in at least one factor (support mode) that produces an advantage over the predetermined gaming state.
In the first gaming state, based on the fact that a game ball enters a predetermined ball entering part and a condition (variable jackpot result) that causes a privilege (open / close execution mode) to be given to the player is established. First state setting means for setting the state in which the second gaming state is continued or substantially continued until a condition that causes at least the next privilege to be granted is satisfied (step S908 in the MPU 62 in the first embodiment). A function for executing the process of step S909, a function for executing the processes of step S1609 and step S1610 in the MPU 62 in the second embodiment),
In the second game state set by the first state setting means, a condition (variable type) that causes a game ball to enter a predetermined entry part and give a privilege (opening / closing execution mode) advantageous to the player Based on the fact that the jackpot result is established, the second state setting means (the first state setting means) that sets the predetermined gaming state or a state that is highly likely to be the predetermined gaming state in a situation where the new establishment of the condition does not occur In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S908 and step S911 in the MPU 62, the function of executing the processing of step S1612 in the MPU 62 in the second embodiment),
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature A2, by setting the first game state and the second game state which are more advantageous than the predetermined game state, the player expects to enter the first game state and the second game state. Play a game. In addition, since the first game state and the second game state have different degrees of advantage, the game can be diversified.

  In this case, even if a privilege is granted in the first gaming state, the second gaming state is continued or substantially continued until a condition that causes at least the next privilege to be granted is satisfied. As a result, if a privilege is granted in the first gaming state, the provision of a further privilege occurs with a high probability, so that the degree of expectation for shifting to the first gaming state is increased. On the other hand, when a privilege is granted in the second gaming state after the first gaming state, there is a high possibility that a predetermined gaming state is entered without a new privilege being granted. Thereby, it is suppressed that euphoria becomes extremely high. Further, it becomes possible to cause a further difference in the advantage between the first gaming state and the second gaming state.

  From the above, it is possible to suitably improve interest.

In addition, in the feature A1 or A2, as a specific configuration relating to the provision of a privilege,
“Launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area (game ball launching mechanism 81);
A variable pitching means (variable winning device) having an opening formed in a size that allows a game ball flowing down the gaming area to enter, and being configured to be able to switch the opening between an open state and a closed state. 22, 132),
Variable entry control means for executing variable entry control for switching to the closed state after the variable entry means is in the open state (in the first embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S609 to S611 in the MPU 62, In the second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S1010 to step S1012 in the MPU 62),
With
The said privilege is the structure that the said variable pitch control is performed by the said variable pitch control means. "

  Feature A3. The gaming machine according to the feature A1 or A2, wherein when the state is shifted to the first gaming state, the state is not shifted to the predetermined gaming state without setting by the first state setting means.

  According to the feature A3, it is possible to surely generate a profit resulting from the transition to the first gaming state.

  Feature A4. Means for allowing the first gaming state to be continued or substantially continued until at least a condition for causing the next privilege is satisfied (steps S905 and S906 in the MPU 62 in the first embodiment). The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A3, further comprising a function of executing the processing of step S1604 and the processing of step S1605 in the MPU 62 in the second embodiment.

  According to the feature A4, as long as the game state is shifted to the first gaming state, two additional benefits are given with a high probability. Thereby, the expectation to transfer to the 1st game state is raised.

  Feature A5. In a gaming state (low frequency support mode) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first gaming state and more disadvantageous to the player than the second gaming state, a privilege (opening / closing execution mode) that is advantageous to the player is granted. Based on the establishment of the condition to be generated (fixed jackpot result), the first gaming state is set to a state in which the first gaming state is continued or substantially continued until at least a condition for generating the next privilege is established. Third state setting means (a function for executing the processes of steps S905 and S906 in the MPU 62 in the first embodiment, and a function for executing the processes of steps S1604 and S1605 in the MPU 62 in the second embodiment) is provided. A gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4.

  According to the feature A5, when a condition that causes the grant of the privilege to be transferred to the first gaming state is established, not only the one-time privilege is granted but also the two-time privilege is granted. Will be performed with high probability. This increases the degree of expectation for the establishment of the condition.

  Feature A6. At least in the second gaming state, a condition that causes at least the next benefit to be granted based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (fixed jackpot result) that causes a privilege (opening / closing execution mode) to be given to the player. Third state setting means for setting the state in which the first gaming state is continued or substantially continued until is established (in the first embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S905 and S906 in the MPU 62, the first In the second embodiment, the gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4, which includes a function of executing the processing of steps S1604 and S1605 in the MPU 62).

  According to the feature A6, the player expects that the predetermined condition is satisfied in the second gaming state, and the interest is improved.

Feature A7. Based on the fact that the lottery conditions are satisfied, the lottery process (the function of executing steps S601 and S702 to S705 in the first embodiment, the process of steps S1001 and S1202 to S1212 in the second embodiment). Main control means (main control device 60) for executing the function to be executed,
Based on the fact that the lottery process has been executed, first, the first picture display means (first display) that starts display of the picture in the display area and performs display corresponding to the result of the lottery process when the fluctuation display ends. In the second embodiment, the special figure display unit 33, and in the second embodiment, the special figure display unit 138),
Based on the fact that the lottery process has been executed, the display of the variation of the pattern is started in the display area, and when the variation display ends, the second symbol display means (first display) performs a display corresponding to the result of the lottery process In the embodiment, the symbol display device 31, in the second embodiment, the symbol display device 142),
Display control means (display control device 100) for controlling display of the second picture display means based on the fact that the main control means has transmitted a command;
With
The first picture display means is configured to be display-controlled by the main control means without going through the display control means,
The display area of the first picture display means is formed narrower than the display area of the second picture display means,
The first state setting means performs the setting based on the fact that a specific result (variable jackpot result) has been obtained in the lottery process as a condition for giving the bonus in the first gaming state. And
The third state setting means performs the setting based on the fact that a predetermined result (fixed jackpot result) is obtained in the lottery process as a condition for giving the bonus in the first gaming state. And
The display control means cannot identify or identify which result is at least in the first gaming state, when the specific result is obtained in the lottery process and when the predetermined result is obtained. In order to make it difficult to control, it has means for controlling the second picture display means,
The main control means is capable of distinguishing between the case where the specific result is obtained in the lottery process and the case where the predetermined result is obtained at least in the first gaming state. The gaming machine according to Feature A6, further comprising means for controlling the first picture display means.

  According to the feature A7, the second picture display means for notifying the lottery result of the lottery means is controlled by the display control means, thereby reducing the processing load of the main control means and notifying the lottery result. Diversification of production is achieved. Further, as means for notifying the lottery result of the lottery means, first pattern display means is provided separately from the second pattern display means, and the first pattern display means is directly controlled by the main control means. This facilitates confirmation of the lottery result for the game hall manager. Further, since the display area of the first picture display means is formed narrower than the display area of the second picture display means, the player pays attention to the second picture display means, and the effect is enhanced.

  In this case, at least in the first gaming state, in order to make it difficult to identify or difficult to identify which is the result in both the case where a specific result is obtained in the lottery process and the case where a predetermined result is obtained. The second picture display means is controlled. As a result, when a privilege is granted in the first gaming state, the player cannot recognize or is difficult to recognize whether he / she is staying in the first gaming state or the second gaming state after that, and predicts it This makes it possible to play a game. On the other hand, since the first picture display means is controlled so as to be able to recognize each result, the manager of the game hall can check which result.

Feature A8. The first state setting means performs the setting based on the fact that a specific condition (a variable jackpot result) is established as a condition for causing the provision of the privilege in the first gaming state,
In the second gaming state, the second state setting means performs the setting based on the fact that the specific condition is established as a condition for causing the provision of the privilege. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the feature A8, the profit that the player can obtain differs depending on the gaming state in which the specific condition is satisfied. Thereby, diversification of a game is achieved and an interest improvement is achieved.

Feature A9. The first state setting means includes:
In the first gaming state, the setting is performed on the basis that a specific condition (a variable jackpot result) is established as a condition for causing the grant of the privilege,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A8, wherein the setting is not performed even if the specific condition is satisfied in the predetermined gaming state.

  According to the feature A9, the transition state of the gaming state when the specific condition is satisfied is diversified, and the interest is improved.

Feature A10. Launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area (game ball launching mechanism 81);
A specific entry portion (a lower operation port 24 in the first embodiment, a second operation port 134 in the second embodiment) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
Specific lottery means for executing specific lottery processing based on the fact that a game ball has entered the specific pitching part (in the first embodiment, the function of executing steps S601 and S702 to S708 in the MPU 62, In the second embodiment, the MPU 62 performs a process of steps S1001 and S1202 to S1212),
With
According to the lottery result of the specific lottery process, the grant is generated.
The first gaming state and the second gaming state are states in which a probability that a result of giving the privilege is generated in the specific lottery process per unit number of game balls is higher than the predetermined gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A9, wherein:

  According to the feature A10, in the first game state and the second game state, it is easy to give a privilege. Therefore, attention to the transition to the first game state and the second game state is increased, and the interest is improved. Is planned.

Feature A11. Launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area (game ball launching mechanism 81);
A specific entry portion (a lower operation port 24 in the first embodiment, a second operation port 134 in the second embodiment) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
Acceptance control in which the specific entrance portion can be set to a first state in which a game ball can enter and the game ball can enter a second state in which it is harder to enter than the first state. Means (function to execute ordinary power control processing in the MPU 62);
With
One of the features A1 to A10, wherein the first game state and the second game state are states in which the specific pitching portion is more likely to be in the first state than the predetermined game state. Game machines.

  According to the feature A11, in the first game state and the second game state, it is easy for a game ball to enter the specific ball-entry part, so that the transition to the first game state and the second game state is made. Attention is raised and interest is improved.

  Feature A12. The gaming machine according to Feature A11, wherein the acceptance control unit makes the control mode of the specific pitching part different between the first gaming state and the second gaming state.

  According to the feature A12, it is possible to cause a difference in the degree of advantage between the first game state and the second game state by changing the control mode of the specific pitching portion.

  Feature A13. The acceptance control means controls the specific pitching portion so that it is difficult to distinguish from the operation mode of the specific pitching portion whether the gaming state is the first gaming state or the second gaming state. The gaming machine according to Feature A12, wherein the gaming machine is executed.

  According to the feature A13, it is difficult to identify whether the game state is the first game state or the second game state from the operation mode of the specific pitching portion, so it is necessary to firmly recognize the timing of transition to each of these game states. Arise. Thereby, not only the game in a 1st game state or a 2nd game state but the attention degree with respect to the said transition opportunity is raised.

Feature A14. The acceptance control means includes
Based on the acceptance lottery result in the acceptance lottery process (the process from step S406 to step S411 in the MPU 62), the specific entry part is set to the first state,
In addition, when the first winning state is the first gaming state and the second gaming state is the winning winning result, the specific pitching unit is in the first state or the second state. The gaming machine according to feature A12 or A13, characterized in that the ratio of the period of the first state to is different.

  According to the feature A14, it is possible to make a difference in the degree of advantage between the first gaming state and the second gaming state.

Feature A15. The probability of being the winning winning result in the receiving lottery process is the same in the first gaming state and the second gaming state,
The number of times that the specific pitching unit is in the first state when the acceptance winning result is the same in the first gaming state and the second gaming state,
The ratio of the period in the first state to the period in which the specific pitching unit is in the first state or the period in the second state when the acceptance winning result is The gaming machine according to Feature A14, wherein the gaming machine is substantially the same although it is different between the first gaming state and the second gaming state.

  According to feature A15, the probability of receiving a winning result in the first gaming state and the second gaming state, and the number of times that the specific pitching portion is in the first state when receiving the winning result are the same, and When the winning winning result is obtained, the ratio of the period in which the specific golf club is in the first state or the period in the first state to the period in the second state is substantially the same. Therefore, while making it difficult to identify whether the gaming state is the first gaming state or the second gaming state from the operation mode of the specific entry portion, the advantageous degree of the first gaming state and the second gaming state is increased. It is possible to make a difference.

  In addition, if such a function effect is generated, and the target that causes the difference is the probability of being the winning winning result, the probability of being the winning winning result is the first gaming state and the second gaming state. When trying to make them substantially the same, it becomes necessary to set random values used for the lottery in a considerably wide range. On the other hand, the ratio of the period of the first state with respect to the period in which the specific pitching part is in the first state or the period in the second state when the acceptance winning result is obtained is substantially the same. Therefore, the above-described excellent effects can be achieved while simplifying the processing configuration.

Feature A16. The game ball flowing down the game area has an opening (distribution inlet 151) that is formed in a size capable of entering and can be switched between an open state and a closed state, and enters the opening. A distribution ball means (distribution prize device 137) having a distribution means (shutter 158) for distributing the game balls to either the advantageous part (V winning area 156) or the disadvantageous part (discharge area 157); ,
Based on the fact that a game ball has entered the specific entrance part, the assigned entrance ball control means for executing the assigned entrance ball control for switching to the closed state after placing the assigned entrance ball means in the opened state ( A function of executing a branching process in the MPU 62);
Privilege granting means for granting the privilege based on the game ball entering the advantageous portion (function for executing the processing of steps S1010 to S1012 in the MPU 62);
With
The first state setting means performs the setting based on the fact that a game ball enters the specific ball entry portion in the first game state and a condition for giving the bonus is satisfied. ,
The second state setting means performs the setting based on the fact that a game ball enters the specific ball entry portion in the second game state and a condition for causing the provision of the privilege is satisfied. The gaming machine according to any one of features A11 to A15, wherein:

  According to the feature A16, a privilege is given by following the procedure of entering a specific entry part → entering a distribution entry means → entering an advantageous part. The game becomes gradual and monotonization is suppressed. In this case, if a privilege is granted in the first gaming state, the provision of a further privilege occurs with a high probability, so that the degree of expectation for shifting to the first gaming state is increased. On the other hand, when a privilege is granted in the second gaming state after the first gaming state, there is a high possibility that a predetermined gaming state is entered without a new privilege being granted. Thereby, it is suppressed that euphoria becomes extremely high. In addition, according to this configuration, the above-described excellent effects can be achieved without extremely increasing the winning probability of internal lottery for granting a privilege.

Feature A17. A predetermined ball entry portion (first operation port 133) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter;
A specific result (a function for executing the processes of Step S1101 to Step S1104, Step S1204, and Step S1206 to Step S1212 in the MPU 62) executed based on the game ball entering the predetermined pitching part A third state setting means for setting the gaming state to the first gaming state based on the result of the fixed type jackpot result (function for executing the processes of steps S1604 and S1605 in the MPU 62);
A gaming machine according to Feature A16, comprising:

  According to feature A17, the launch operation is first performed aiming at entering a predetermined entrance part, and when entering the first game state, the launch operation is performed aiming at entering the specific entrance part. Gameability can be imparted, and monotonization of the game is suppressed. And if a privilege is provided in a 1st gaming state, since provision of the further privilege will generate | occur | produce with a high probability, the expectation degree to transfer to a 1st gaming state is raised. On the other hand, when a privilege is granted in the second gaming state after the first gaming state, there is a high possibility that a predetermined gaming state is entered without a new privilege being granted. As a result, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming extremely high, and to appropriately give an opportunity to return to a game in which a launch operation is performed with the aim of entering a predetermined entry portion.

  Feature A18. The third state setting means is characterized in that the first game state is continued or substantially continued until at least a condition for causing the next bonus is established. The gaming machine according to Feature A17.

  According to the feature A18, the profit for shifting to the first game state is increased, and the degree of attention to the game in which the launch operation is performed aiming at entering the predetermined entrance portion is increased.

  Feature A19. The third state setting means sets the setting on the basis that a predetermined condition is satisfied as a condition for causing the bonus to be given when the game ball enters the specific pitching portion at least in the second gaming state. The gaming machine according to Feature A17 or A18, wherein the gaming machine is performed.

  According to the feature A19, in the second gaming state, the player expects that a predetermined condition is established, and the interest is improved.

Feature A20. Based on the winning result in the specific lottery process (the function of executing the process of step S703 in the MPU 62 in the first embodiment and the function of executing the process of step S1206 in the MPU 62 in the second embodiment) It is a configuration that satisfies the conditions that cause the granting of benefits,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A19, wherein the first gaming state and the second gaming state have the same probability of being the winning result in the specific lottery process.

  According to the feature A20, it is possible to achieve an excellent effect as described above while facilitating the setting of the probability that is the result of giving the winning prize.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1. Launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area (game ball launching mechanism 81);
A privilege granting means (in the first embodiment, in the MPU 62) for granting a privilege (opening / closing execution mode) advantageous to the player when a game ball enters a predetermined pitching portion and a predetermined condition is satisfied. A function of executing the processes of steps S609 to S611, a function of executing the processes of steps S1010 to S1012 in the MPU 62 in the second embodiment),
The specific gaming state (the first high-frequency support mode or the second high-frequency support mode) in which the bonus granting probability per unit number of game balls is higher than the predetermined game state (the low-frequency support mode) is at least next time. State setting means (a function for executing the processes of step S905 and step S906 in the first embodiment, or a function for executing the processes of step S908 and step S909, In the second embodiment, a function of executing the processes of steps S1604 and S1605, or a function of executing the processes of steps S1609 and S1610),
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature B1, the transition to the specific gaming state increases the probability of granting a privilege per unit number of game balls fired compared to the predetermined gaming state, so that the degree of expectation for shifting to the specific gaming state is increased. . On the other hand, the specific gaming state does not reliably continue until the next privilege is granted, but it is a structure that continues substantially, so the next privilege is granted with a high probability when transitioning to the specific gaming state. However, depending on the situation, it may not be granted. Thereby, it is suppressed that a game becomes uniform.

  From the above, it is possible to suitably improve interest.

Feature B2. Launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area (game ball launching mechanism 81);
A ball entry part (a lower operation port 24 in the first embodiment, a second operation port 134 in the second embodiment) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter;
The lottery means for executing the lottery process based on the game ball having entered the pitching part (in the first embodiment, the function of executing the processes of steps S601 and S702 to S708 in the MPU 62, the second In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S1001, step S1202 to step S1212),
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege (opening / closing execution mode) advantageous to the player under at least one condition that a winning result is obtained in the lottery processing (in the first embodiment, the processing of steps S609 to S611 in the MPU 62) In the second embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps S1010 to S1012 in the MPU 62),
At least a specific gaming state (first high-frequency support mode or second high-frequency support mode) in which the provision probability of the privilege per unit lottery of the lottery process is higher than a predetermined gaming state (low-frequency support mode), State setting means (substantially continuing until the condition for causing the grant of the next privilege is satisfied (in the first embodiment, the function of executing the processes of step S905 and step S906, or the function of executing the processes of step S908 and step S909) In the second embodiment, a function of executing the processes of steps S1604 and S1605, or a function of executing the processes of steps S1609 and S1610),
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature B2, since the privilege grant probability per unit lottery is higher than the predetermined gaming state by shifting to the specific gaming state, the degree of expectation for shifting to the specific gaming state is increased. On the other hand, the specific gaming state does not reliably continue until the next privilege is granted, but it is a structure that continues substantially, so the next privilege is granted with a high probability when transitioning to the specific gaming state. However, depending on the situation, it may not be granted. Thereby, it is suppressed that a game becomes uniform.

  From the above, it is possible to suitably improve interest.

Feature B3. Launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area (game ball launching mechanism 81);
A ball entry part (a lower operation port 24 in the first embodiment, a second operation port 134 in the second embodiment) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter;
The lottery means for executing the lottery process based on the game ball having entered the pitching part (in the first embodiment, the function of executing the processes of steps S601 and S702 to S708 in the MPU 62, the second In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S1001, step S1202 to step S1212),
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege (opening / closing execution mode) advantageous to the player under at least one condition that a winning result is obtained in the lottery processing (in the first embodiment, the processing of steps S609 to S611 in the MPU 62) In the second embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps S1010 to S1012 in the MPU 62),
The gaming state in a specific gaming state (first high-frequency support mode or second high-frequency support mode) in which the grant probability of the bonus per unit lottery round of the lottery process is higher than a predetermined gaming state (low-frequency support mode) State setting means (in the first embodiment, the function of executing steps S905 and S906, or the function of executing steps S908 and S909, in the second embodiment of steps S1604 and S1605) A function for executing the process, or a function for executing the processes of steps S1609 and S1610),
In a gaming machine equipped with
The probability that the privilege is granted in the specific gaming state is 1 / A (A> 1),
In the configuration in which the specific gaming state set by the state setting means continues until the lottery process is executed K times when a condition that causes the grant of the privilege is not satisfied.
A gaming machine, wherein K ≧ A.

  According to the feature B3, since the probability of granting a privilege per unit lottery is higher than the predetermined gaming state by shifting to the specific gaming state, the degree of expectation for shifting to the specific gaming state is increased. On the other hand, the probability that the privilege is granted in the specific gaming state is 1 / A (A> 1), and the condition for causing the granting of the special gaming state set by the state setting means is not satisfied. In this case, in the configuration that continues until the lottery process is executed K times, it is a configuration in which K ≧ A. May not be granted. Thereby, it is suppressed that a game becomes uniform.

  From the above, it is possible to suitably improve interest.

  Feature B4. The gaming machine according to Feature B3, wherein in the expression P = (1− (1-1 / A) K) × 100, the K is a number that satisfies P ≧ 70.

  According to the feature B4, it is possible to suppress the uniformization of the game while increasing the profitability when shifting to the specific game state.

  Feature B5. The gaming machine according to any one of features B2 to B4, wherein the specific gaming state is a state in which a probability that a winning result is obtained in the lottery process is higher than the predetermined gaming state.

  According to the feature B5, in the configuration having the specific gaming state having a higher probability of winning the result than the predetermined gaming state as the gaming state, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects as described above.

Feature B6. The admission control means capable of setting the entrance portion to a first state in which a game ball can enter, and a second state in which the game ball is less likely to enter than the first state. (Function to execute ordinary power control processing in MPU 62)
The gaming machine according to any one of features B2 to B5, wherein the specific gaming state is a state in which the ball-entry portion is more likely to be in the first state than the predetermined gaming state.

  According to the feature B6, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects as described above in the configuration having the specific gaming state in which the entering portion is more likely to be in the first state than the predetermined gaming state as the gaming state.

<Feature C group>
Feature C1. Launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area (game ball launching mechanism 81);
A specific entry portion (a lower operation port 24 in the first embodiment, a second operation port 134 in the second embodiment) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
Acceptance control in which the specific entrance portion can be set to a first state in which a game ball can enter and the game ball can enter a second state in which it is harder to enter than the first state. Means (function to execute ordinary power control processing in the MPU 62);
Based on the fact that a game ball has entered the specific entrance part, a lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not a privilege (opening / closing execution mode) is given to the player (step S601 in the MPU 62 in the first embodiment) A function of executing the processes of steps S702 to S708, a function of executing the processes of steps S1001 and S1202 to S1212 in the second embodiment),
With
The acceptance control means sets the specific entrance part to the first state based on the acceptance winning result in the acceptance lottery process (the process of steps S406 to S411 in the MPU 62).
As the gaming state, the first gaming state (first high-frequency support mode) and the second gaming state (high-frequency support mode) in which the specific entry portion is more likely to be in the first state than the predetermined gaming state (low-frequency support mode). Is set,
The ratio of the period in the first state to the period in which the specific pitching unit is in the first state or the period in the second state when the acceptance winning result is A gaming machine, wherein the first gaming state is different from the second gaming state.

  According to the feature C1, in the configuration in which the first game state and the second game state are set in which the specific pitching portion is more likely to be in the first state than the predetermined game state, the first game state and the second game state are Advantages when winning results are different. As a result, it is possible to set a plurality of operation modes of the specific pitching portion in association with the degree of advantage, thereby improving interest.

Feature C2. The probability of being the winning winning result in the receiving lottery process is the same in the first gaming state and the second gaming state,
The characteristic C1 is characterized in that the number of times that the specific pitching unit is in the first state when the winning result is the same in the first gaming state and the second gaming state. Game machines.

  According to the feature C2, while making it difficult to identify whether the gaming state is the first gaming state or the second gaming state from the operation mode of the specific entry portion, the first gaming state and the second gaming state It is possible to make a difference in the degree of advantage.

  Feature C3. The ratio of the period in the first state to the period in which the specific pitching unit is in the first state or the period in the second state when the acceptance winning result is The gaming machine according to C1 or C2, wherein the gaming machine is substantially the same although it is different between the first gaming state and the second gaming state.

  According to the feature C3, it is difficult to identify whether the gaming state is the first gaming state or the second gaming state from the operation mode of the specific pitching portion, and the first gaming state and the second gaming state are It is possible to make a difference in the degree of advantage.

Feature C4. The probability of being the winning winning result in the receiving lottery process is the same in the first gaming state and the second gaming state,
The number of times that the specific pitching unit is in the first state when the acceptance winning result is the same in the first gaming state and the second gaming state,
The ratio of the period in the first state to the period in which the specific pitching unit is in the first state or the period in the second state when the acceptance winning result is The gaming machine according to C1, wherein the first gaming state and the second gaming state are different but substantially the same.

  According to the feature C4, the probability of receiving a winning result in the first gaming state and the second gaming state, and the number of times that the specific pitching portion becomes the first state when the receiving winning result is the same, When the winning winning result is obtained, the ratio of the period in which the specific golf club is in the first state or the period in the first state to the period in the second state is substantially the same. Therefore, while making it difficult to identify whether the gaming state is the first gaming state or the second gaming state from the operation mode of the specific entry portion, the advantageous degree of the first gaming state and the second gaming state is increased. It is possible to make a difference.

  In addition, if such a function effect is generated, and the target that causes the difference is the probability of being the winning winning result, the probability of being the winning winning result is the first gaming state and the second gaming state. When trying to make them substantially the same, it becomes necessary to set random values used for the lottery in a considerably wide range. On the other hand, the ratio of the period of the first state with respect to the period in which the specific pitching part is in the first state or the period in the second state when the acceptance winning result is obtained is substantially the same. Therefore, the above-described excellent effects can be achieved while simplifying the processing configuration.

<Feature D group>
Feature D1. Launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area (game ball launching mechanism 81);
A predetermined ball entry portion (first operation port 133) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter;
A specific entry portion (second operation port 134) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
Acceptance control in which the specific entrance portion can be set to a first state in which a game ball can enter and the game ball can enter a second state in which it is harder to enter than the first state. Means (function to execute ordinary power control processing in the MPU 62);
First lottery means (steps S1101 to S1104, step S1204, and steps S1206 to S1212 in the MPU 62 are executed based on the fact that a game ball has entered the predetermined pitching portion. Function)
The second lottery means (steps S1105 to S1107, step S1205, step S1206 to step S1212 in the MPU 62 is executed based on the fact that the game ball has entered the specific entrance part. Function)
Based on the winning result in the first lottery process, the player is given a privilege corresponding to the winning result, and the winning result is based on the winning result in the second lottery process. A privilege granting unit (a function for executing the processing of steps S1010 to S1013 in the MPU 62) for granting a privilege according to the result to the player;
With
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the winning result type of the second lottery process includes a result (variable jackpot result) that is not included in the winning result type of the first lottery process.

  According to the feature D1, since the types of the winning results of the second lottery process are not included in the types of the winning results of the first lottery process, the goal is to enter the predetermined pitching section. Thus, it is possible to make the privilege granting mode different between the case where the launch operation is performed and the case where the launch operation is performed aiming at entering the specific entrance part. This makes it possible to diversify the game and improve the interest.

  Feature D2. The gaming machine according to Feature D1, wherein the number of winning results of the second lottery process is set to be greater than the type of winning results of the first lottery process.

  According to the feature D2, it is possible to further diversify the game in the case of performing the launch operation aiming at entering the specific entrance part.

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

  Pachinko gaming machine: operation means operated by a player, game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, a ball path for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in an area, and gives a bonus to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

  Revolving type gaming machine such as a slot machine: equipped with a picture display device for variably displaying a plurality of pictures, variably starting display of the plurality of pictures due to the operation of the start operation means, and due to the operation of the stop operation means In addition, the game machine is configured such that the variable display of the plurality of patterns is stopped when a predetermined time elapses and a privilege is given to the player according to the pattern after the stop.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 22 ... Variable winning device, 23 ... Upper operating port, 24 ... Lower operating port, 62 ... MPU, 81 ... Game ball launching mechanism, 132 ... Variable winning device, 133 ... First operating port, 134 ... First 2 working ports, 137... Distribution winning device, 151... Distribution entrance, 156... V winning area, 157.

Claims (1)

A launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area;
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous to the player when a game ball enters a predetermined pitch and a predetermined condition is satisfied;
With
As the gaming state, a first gaming state and a second gaming state that are more advantageous to the player than the predetermined gaming state are set,
These first gaming state and second gaming state are gaming states in which the bonus granting probability per unit number of gaming balls is higher than the predetermined gaming state,
The gaming machine is
Based on the fact that the lottery result of the lottery process executed based on the game ball having entered the predetermined ball entering part in the first gaming state has resulted in the grant of the privilege, at least next time First state setting means for setting the second gaming state to a state in which the second gaming state is substantially continued until a condition that causes the provision of the bonus is established;
In the second game state set by the first state setting means, the predetermined game state or the condition that the game ball enters the predetermined ball entering part and causes the provision of the privilege is established. A second state setting means for setting the state in which the predetermined gaming state is highly likely to occur in a situation where a new establishment of the condition does not occur;
Based on the fact that the lottery result of the lottery process executed based on the game ball having entered the predetermined ball entering part in the first gaming state has resulted in the provision of the privilege, at least next time Third state setting means for setting the first gaming state to a state in which the first gaming state is substantially continued until a condition that causes the provision of the privilege is established,
First pattern display means for performing display corresponding to the result of the lottery process;
Second pattern display means for performing display corresponding to the result of the lottery process;
With
The display area of the first picture display means is formed narrower than the display area of the second picture display means,
The gaming machine is
Identify whether the result of the lottery process is the specific result in the first gaming state or the result of the lottery process is the predetermined result in the first gaming state Means for controlling the display of the first picture display means so as to be possible;
Identify whether the result of the lottery process is the specific result in the first gaming state or the result of the lottery process is the predetermined result in the first gaming state Means for controlling display of the second picture display means so that it is impossible or difficult to identify;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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