JP2016185410A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To fairly execute a judgment regarding probability variability or not in a probability variation judge round even in winning with a pattern not causing a shift to a high-probability state.SOLUTION: In a probability variation judge round (non-probability variation round), a major winning hole solenoid is turned on simultaneously with start (time t1) of a round and is turned off at a lapse (time t10) of 20 seconds (A). A solenoid for a probability variation area is turned on simultaneously with start (time t1) of a round, is turned off at a lapse (time t2) of 0.1 seconds, is turned on at a lapse of 23 seconds after start of a round (time t11), and is turned off when the round is completed at time t12 (B). The solenoid 99 for a probability variation area is kept on for a short period (0.1 seconds) to the extent that a game ball does not reach the probability variation area at the time of start of a round to ensure a situation in that both a variable winning device and the probability variation area are open during a jackpot game. Then, the jackpot game is executed by one variable winning device from the start to the end.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that, when a lottery opportunity occurs during a game, displays a symbol in a manner that displays a result of a lottery after a symbol change display.

  Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, there has been disclosed a gaming machine having a probability variation area (probability variation state transition area) in a special winning opening (for example, Patent Document 1).

In the technique of Patent Document 1, when an abnormal condition occurs in the special winning opening, the abnormal condition is notified to the game hall management device.
For this reason, according to the technique of Patent Document 1, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a state that is extremely disadvantageous for the player, that is, a state in which the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area due to an abnormal state that occurs in the special winning opening. It is thought that you can.

  Also, as a similar type of gaming machine, there is known a technique in which whether or not a rushing state is entered is determined by whether or not a game ball passes through a specific area in a big prize opening (for example, a patent) Reference 2).

  In the technique of Patent Document 2, when a game ball passes through a specific area, it enters a probability variation state, so that it is considered that a game with tension such as whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area can be realized. .

JP 2013-31785 A Japanese Patent No. 4883820

  In the above-described prior art gaming machines, whether or not to shift to a high probability state is determined by a structure (variable winning device) having a specific area (probability changing area).

  In the case of a gaming machine that determines whether or not to shift to a high probability state by such a structure, it is common to provide a probabilistic judge round that determines whether or not to shift to a high probability state in a specific round during the jackpot game Is.

At this time, if the symbol to be shifted to the high probability state is won, there is no problem if the big winning opening is opened long and the probability variation area is opened long.
On the other hand, if a symbol that does not shift to the high probability state is won, it is necessary to prevent the game ball from passing through the probability variation area, so that the game ball with a predetermined member is prevented from passing through the probability variation area. Must be induced.

  However, due to the nature of determining whether or not to shift to a high probability state by the structure, it is not impossible to completely open the probability variation area in the probability variation round. In other words, the probability variation judge round must open both the big prize opening and the probability variation area even if the symbol that does not shift to the high probability state is won. However, there is a possibility that the game ball may pass through the probability variation area if both the winning prize opening and the probability variation area are entered. Conventionally, the probability change is made while the grand prize opening is closed during one round. The area was freed up.

  However, if such an operation pattern is adopted, there is no possibility that the game ball will pass through the probability variation area, and the probability variation judge round is just a name in the first place, and it is not even judged whether or not it is certain. There is a concern.

  Therefore, the present invention has an object to provide a technique capable of fairly executing a judgment as to whether or not a probability change is made in a probability judgment round even when winning with a symbol that does not shift to a high probability state. .

The present invention employs the following means for solving the above problems. In addition, the wording in the following brackets is an illustration to the last, and this invention is not limited to this.
Solution 1: The gaming machine of the present solution has an internal lottery execution means for executing an internal lottery when a lottery trigger occurs during the game, and the internal lottery is executed when the internal lottery is executed. The symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbol in a manner representing the result of the internal lottery after being variably displayed over time, and the result of winning in the internal lottery by the internal lottery executing means, the specific winning type and non-specific When a winning result is obtained in the internal lottery by the internal lottery execution means and a winning type prescribing means that prescribes a plurality of winning types including the winning type, a plurality of winning types specified by the winning type prescribing means The winning type determining means for determining which one corresponds to, and the symbol display means, when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined winning manner by the symbol display means. A variable winning device for executing a special game by performing an opening / closing operation that shifts from a closed state that makes it difficult to enter into an open state that facilitates entry of a game ball over a predetermined opening time, and the inside of the variable winning device Provided in the variable winning device, a specific area through which a game ball can pass, and the variable winning device provided inside the variable winning device and satisfying a predetermined operating condition. It becomes easy for a game ball that has entered the variable prize-winning device over a predetermined operation time to pass through the specific area from a difficult-to-pass state in which it is difficult for a game ball that has entered the specific area to pass through the specific area. A distribution device that executes a distribution operation that shifts to an easy-to-pass state, a detection unit that detects that a game ball has passed through the specific area, and a detection unit that is configured to execute the special game. When the passing of a game ball is detected, after the special game is over, the internal lottery performed by the internal lottery execution means is compared with the low probability state from a low probability state in which winning is obtained with at least a normal probability. High probability state transition means for transitioning to a high probability state in which winning is obtained with high probability, and for the distribution operation pattern of the distribution device in the case of corresponding to the specific winning type, the variable winning device is released from the closed state to the open state. The easy-to-pass state over a period of time that makes it easy for a game ball that has entered the variable prize-winning device to reach the specific area, at or after the transition to the state, or from the difficult-to-pass state to the easy-to-pass state Specific win type sort operation pattern prescribing means for prescribing a specific win type sort operation pattern for maintaining the non-special win When the variable winning device shifts from the closed state to the open state or after the variable winning device shifts from the difficult-to-pass state to the easy-to-pass state, the variable movement device of the distribution device in the case of the selection type, the variable A non-specific winning type sorting operation pattern defining means for prescribing a non-specific winning type sorting operation pattern that transitions from the easy to pass state to the difficult to pass state before a game ball that has entered the winning device reaches the specific area; It is a gaming machine provided.

The game by the game machine of this solution progresses, for example along the flow shown below.
(1) When a lottery opportunity occurs during a game (a game ball enters a start winning opening), an internal lottery (special symbol lottery) is executed. For this reason, the player plays a game with the goal of causing the game ball to enter the start winning opening that becomes the lottery opportunity.

(2) When the internal lottery of (1) is executed, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner representing the result of the internal lottery. It takes a certain amount of time (variation display time and stop display time) from the start of the symbol display to the stop display. Once the symbol display is started, the stop display The next internal lottery will not take place until completion.

(3) As for the winning results obtained by the internal lottery of (1) above, a plurality of winning types including a specific winning type and a non-specific winning type are defined in advance. Here, the “specific winning type” is a winning type in which a game ball is easily controlled to pass through a specific area during a big hit game, and the “non-specific winning type” is compared with the “specific winning type”. This is a winning type in which a game ball is controlled so as not to pass through a specific area during a big hit game.

(4) When a winning result is obtained by the internal lottery of (1) above, it is determined which of the plurality of winning types defined by (3) above is applicable.

(5) When a symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined winning manner according to (2) above, it is easy to enter a game ball over a predetermined opening time from a closed state where it is difficult to enter the game ball. There is provided a variable winning device (special electric accessory) for executing a special game by executing an opening / closing operation for shifting to an open state. The variable winning device executes a special game corresponding to the winning type determined in (4) above, for example.

(6) A specific area (probability changing area) is provided inside the variable winning device (5). This specific area is an area through which a game ball cannot pass when the variable winning device is in a closed state, and through which a game ball can pass when the variable winning device is in an open state.

(7) Inside the variable winning device of (5) above, the player entered the variable winning device of (5) above when a predetermined operating condition (a condition of being in a special game) was satisfied. A game ball that has entered the variable prize winning device of (5) above for a predetermined operation time from a difficult passage state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass the specific region of (6) is the specific region of (6). There is provided a sorting device (probability changing region slide member and probability changing region solenoid) that performs a sorting operation that makes it easy to pass through. For this reason, even when the variable winning device is in an open state, the game ball does not pass through the specific region if the route to the specific region is closed by the distribution device.

(8) In any case, when the game ball has passed the specific area of (6), it is detected that the game ball has passed the specific area. For this reason, even if the variable winning device (5) is in the open state, if the game ball does not pass the specific area (6), the game ball has passed the specific area. Is not detected.

(9) When the passing of the game ball is detected by the above (8) during the execution of the special game by the variable winning device of the above (5), the low probability state is shifted to the high probability state after the special game is completed.

  Here, the “low probability state” is a state in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (special symbol lottery) is set to a normal probability (for example, 1/399), and the “high probability state” This is a state in which the winning probability of the internal lottery is set to a high probability (for example, “1/100”) as compared to “state”. Note that the low probability state may be shifted to a high probability time shortened state (a state where so-called electric Chu support is executed).

(10) With regard to the distribution operation pattern of the distribution device in the case of a specific winning type, when the variable winning device shifts from the closed state to the open state (for example, simultaneously with the start of the round) or after (for example, the start of the round) After the transition from the difficult passage state to the easy passage state, the easy passage state is maintained for a time (for example, 28.9 seconds) that makes it easy for a game ball that has entered the variable winning device to reach a specific area. A specific winning type sorting operation pattern is defined.

(11) On the other hand, with respect to the distribution operation pattern of the distribution device when it corresponds to the non-specific winning type, when the variable winning device shifts from the closed state to the open state or after that, the difficult passage state changes to the easy passage state. The non-specific winning type distribution operation pattern that shifts from the easy-to-pass state to the difficult-to-pass state before the game ball that has entered the variable winning device has reached the specific area (for example, after 0.1 seconds from the start of the round) Is stipulated.

Thus, in this solution, in order for the game ball to pass through the specific area, (A) the variable winning device is in the open state, and (B) the distribution device is in the easy-to-pass state. Two conditions are required.
For this reason, in order to be a true probability change judge round, it is necessary to satisfy the two conditions (A) and (B) simultaneously during the big hit game.

  In this regard, in the conventional probability variation judge round, when the variable winning device is not in the open state, that is, when the condition (A) is not satisfied, the probability variation area is opened and the condition (B) is satisfied. Therefore, there is no possibility that the game ball passes through the probability variation area.

  On the other hand, according to this solution, when the variable winning device shifts from the closed state to the open state, or after that, the distribution device is shifted from the difficult passage state to the easy passage state. The above two conditions (A) and (B) can be satisfied at the same time, and a true probability variation judge round can be executed.

On the other hand, in this solution, when it corresponds to a non-specific winning type (when winning with a winning pattern that does not shift to a high probability state), the game ball that has entered the variable winning device reaches a specific area. Before the distribution, the sorting device is shifted from the easy passage state to the difficult passage state. For this reason, it is possible to avoid a game ball from passing through a specific area in an unintended situation because it employs a structure that does not pass through the specific area in time, while executing a true probability change round. can do.
According to the present invention, even when winning with a symbol that does not shift to a high probability state, it is possible to fairly execute a judgment as to whether or not a probability change occurs in a probability change judge round.

  Solution 2: The gaming machine of the present solution is the solution 1, wherein the non-specific winning type distribution operation pattern defining unit is configured to release the variable winning device from the closed state as the non-specific winning type distribution operation pattern. The transition from the difficult passage state to the easy passage state when the state has shifted to the state, and the passage difficult state from the easy passage state before the game ball that has entered the variable winning device has reached the specific area. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it defines an operation pattern to shift to.

  According to this solution, as the non-specific winning type distribution operation pattern, when the variable winning device shifts from the closed state to the open state, that is, simultaneously with the opening of the variable winning device, the distribution device changes from the difficult to pass state to the easily passable state. Because of the transition, the start timing of the easy passage state can be set to the earliest timing, and the situation where the easy passage state continues when the game ball reaches the specific area can be avoided. For this reason, the specific area can be arranged closer to the entrance of the variable prize apparatus, not only can the degree of freedom of the position where the specific area is arranged be improved, but also the freedom of time to maintain the easy passage state. Can also be improved.

  Solution means 3: The gaming machine of this solution means that in the solution means 1 or 2, the specific winning type distribution operation pattern defining means is configured to release the variable winning device from the closed state as the specific winning type distribution operation pattern. The transition from the difficult passage state to the easy passage state when the state has shifted to the state, and the passage difficult state from the easy passage state before the game ball that has entered the variable winning device has reached the specific area. The gaming machine is characterized in that after the predetermined time elapses, the transition from the difficult passage state to the easy passage state is performed again.

  In this solution, as the specific winning type distribution operation pattern, when the variable winning device shifts from the closed state to the open state, the difficult passing state shifts to the easy passing state, and the game ball that has entered the variable winning device enters the specific region. Before the arriving time elapses, the transition from the easy passage state to the difficult passage state occurs, and after a predetermined time elapses (for example, 23 seconds have elapsed from the start of the round), the transition from the difficult passage state to the easy passage state occurs again.

  In this way, according to this solution, even if it corresponds to the specific winning type, it is difficult to pass when the variable winning device shifts from the closed state to the open state, as in the case of the non-specific winning type. The movement pattern is changed from the easy-to-pass state to the difficult-to-pass state before the game ball that has entered the variable prize-winning device has reached the specific area. For this reason, as for the operation pattern of the sorting device, a common operation pattern can be applied to at least a part of the case when it corresponds to a specific winning type and a case where it corresponds to a non-specific winning type. And memory burden can be reduced.

  Solution 4: The gaming machine of the present solution is either one of the solutions 1 to 3, wherein one variable winning device is provided in the game board unit, and one special game is provided from the beginning to the end. The game machine is executed using the variable winning device.

When determining whether or not to shift to a high probability state by a structure (variable winning device), it is common to use two special electric actors (so-called double attacker).
However, in this case, since it is necessary to arrange two special electric actors in the game board unit, the game area is compressed accordingly.
On the other hand, in the present solution means, since the special game is executed using one variable winning device, the board surface area can be used effectively.

Moreover, when using two special electric accessories, a specific area | region will be arrange | positioned to any one special electric combination. Moreover, when using two special electric accessories, it is necessary to determine beforehand the order which operates a special electric accessory. For example, when executing from the first round to the 16th round, the first special electric accessory is used from the first round to the fifteenth round, and the second special electric accessory is used until the 16th round. Then, the probability variation judge round can be provided only at the 16th round.
On the other hand, if the first special electric accessory is used only for the first round and the second special electric accessory is used for the second to sixteenth rounds, any of the second to sixteenth rounds Although it is possible to set a probability variation judge round in one round, it is still impossible to set a probability variation judge round in the first round.
In short, when the double attacker is applied, it becomes impossible to set the probability variation round in all rounds.

  On the other hand, in this solution, since a special game is executed using one variable winning device, even if it is executed from 1 round to 16 rounds, a probability variation judgment round can be set in all rounds. In any round, it is possible to exhibit a new gameability that the probability variation round may be executed.

  Solution 5: The gaming machine of the present solution means that in any one of the solution means 1 to 4, the winning type defining means defines a special winning type as a plurality of winning types, and the specific winning type sorting operation pattern Is used in a specific round of the special game, and when the variable winning device shifts from the closed state to the open state with respect to the distribution operation pattern of the distribution device in the case of the special winning type, or after that It is a sorting operation pattern that maintains the easy-to-pass state over a period of time that makes it easy for a game ball that has entered the variable prize-winning device to reach the specific area from the difficult-to-pass state to the easy-to-pass state. And a special round used in a round different from the specific round using the specific winning type sorting operation pattern. Special winning type distribution operation pattern defining means for defining a winning type distribution operation pattern, and a special according to the special winning type distribution operation pattern when the distribution device is operating based on the special winning type distribution operation pattern A gaming machine characterized by further comprising special effect execution means for executing an effect.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of this solution.
(1) Special winning types (16 round symbols 4) are defined as a plurality of winning types.
(2) The specific winning type sorting operation pattern is used in a specific round (16 rounds) of the special game.

(3) With regard to the distribution operation pattern of the distribution device in the case of corresponding to the special winning type of (1) above, when the variable winning device shifts from the closed state to the open state, or after that, it shifts from the difficult passage state to the easy passage state. And a distribution operation pattern that maintains an easy-to-pass state for a time (for example, 28.9 seconds) that makes it easy for a game ball that has entered the variable prize-winning device to reach a specific area, and a specific winning type distribution A special winning type sorting operation pattern used in a round (8 rounds) different from the specific round using the operation pattern is defined.

(4) When the sorting device is operating based on the special winning type sorting operation pattern of (3) above, a special effect according to the special winning type sorting operation pattern is executed.

  As described above, according to the present solution, the special winning type sorting operation pattern is used in a round different from the specific round using the specific winning type sorting operation pattern. Can be executed. For this reason, an unexpected effect can be provided to a player who is waiting for a specific round by executing a special effect, and the range of effects can be widened.

  Solution 6: The gaming machine of this solution means that in any one of solution means 1 to 5, the winning type defining means defines a special winning type as a plurality of winning types, and corresponds to the special winning type When the variable prize-winning device shifts from the closed state to the open state, or after that, the variable-winning device shifts from the difficult-to-pass state to the easy-to-pass state, and enters at least the variable winning device. Special win type sort operation pattern prescribing means for prescribing a special win type sort operation pattern for maintaining the easy-to-pass state for a time during which it is easy for a game ball that has reached a specific area to reach, and the special win type sort operation Regarding the opening / closing operation pattern of the variable prize device when a pattern is used, a game ball is placed in the variable prize device. Special winning type opening and closing that makes it difficult to enter a variable winning device that allows a game ball to enter the variable prize-winning device over a predetermined short-term opening time from a difficult entry state that makes it difficult to enter a ball Special winning type opening / closing operation pattern defining means for defining an operation pattern, and when the variable winning device is operating based on the special winning type opening / closing operation pattern, a special effect according to the special winning type opening / closing operation pattern is provided. A gaming machine further comprising a special performance executing means for executing.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of this solution.
(1) Special winning types (16 round symbols 3) are defined as a plurality of winning types.
(2) With regard to the distribution operation pattern of the distribution device in the case of the special winning type of (1) above, the variable winning device shifts from the difficult to pass state to the easy to pass state after or after the variable winning device shifts from the closed state to the open state. In addition, a special winning type sorting operation pattern is defined that maintains an easy-to-pass state for at least a time (for example, 28.9 seconds) during which it is easy for a game ball that has entered the variable winning device to reach a specific area.

(3) Regarding the opening / closing operation pattern of the variable winning device when the special winning type sorting operation pattern of (2) is used, from the difficult entry state where it is difficult for the game ball to enter the variable winning device, A special winning type opening / closing operation pattern is defined in which a game ball enters a variable winning state that allows a game ball to enter a variable winning device over a predetermined short-term opening time (for example, 1 second).

(4) When the variable winning device is operating based on the special winning type opening / closing operation pattern of (3) above, a special effect according to the special winning type opening / closing operation pattern is executed.

  As described above, according to the present solution means, it is not easy to enter the variable winning device according to the special winning type opening / closing operation pattern, but it is not easy to enter, but depending on how the game ball is launched. There remains the possibility of transitioning to a high probability state. For this reason, it is possible to execute a special probability variation round that is different from the normal one, and it is possible to excite the game content by a special effect executed at the same time.

  Solution 7: The game machine of the present solution is the game machine according to any one of Solution 1 to 6, wherein the distribution device corresponds to a time until a game ball that has entered the variable prize device reaches the specific area. Between a predetermined first time (at the start of the round) and a second time (after 0.1 seconds from the start of the round) and a predetermined third time after the second time (from the start of the round) 23 seconds later) to the fourth time (after 38.9 seconds from the third time), the transition from the difficult passage state to the easy passage state, the variable winning device corresponds to the non-specific winning type If it is, the transition to the closed state is made before the predetermined third time (23 seconds after the start of the round) (20 seconds after the start of the round), while corresponding to the specific winning type If there is at least the predetermined third time A game machine, characterized by transition to the open state Rimogo (23 seconds after the time of the round starts).

  As described above, according to the present solution, the operation pattern of the variable prize winning device is changed according to whether it corresponds to the specific winning type or the non-specific winning type, thereby unifying the operating pattern of the distribution device. A special game according to the winning type can be executed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to fairly execute a judgment as to whether or not there is a certain change.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows a game board unit independently. It is the perspective view which showed the variable prize-winning apparatus and its periphery from the diagonally upper left of the front side. It is a figure which shows a mode that a game ball enters into the open variable prize apparatus which is open | released, and a game ball does not pass a probability change area | region. It is a figure which shows a mode that a game ball enters into the open variable prize apparatus in open | release, and a game ball passes a probability change area | region. It is a figure which shows a mode that a game ball passes through the upper part of the variable prize-winning apparatus in closure. It is a front view which expands and shows a part of game board unit. It is a block diagram which shows the various electronic devices with which the pachinko machine was equipped. It is a flowchart (1/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart (2/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a power-off occurrence check process concretely. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an interruption management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a switch input event process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a 1st special symbol memory update process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a 2nd special symbol memory update process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the production | presentation determination process at the time of acquisition. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a special symbol game process. It is a table | surface which shows the content of the jackpot round according to winning design. It is a timing chart which shows the detail of operation | movement of the variable prize-winning apparatus 31 based on A pattern. It is a timing chart which shows the detail of operation | movement of the variable prize-winning apparatus 31 based on B pattern. It is a timing chart which shows the detail of operation | movement of the variable prize-winning apparatus 31 based on C pattern. It is a timing chart which shows the detail of operation | movement of the variable winning apparatus 31 based on D pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the special symbol change pre-processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern selection table at the time of a loss (low probability non-time shortening state). It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern selection table at the time of loss (low probability time reduction state). It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern selection table at the time of loss (high probability time reduction state). It is a figure which shows the structure row | line | column of the 1st special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. It is a figure which shows the structure column of the 2nd special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit hour fluctuation pattern selection table (low probability non-time shortening state). It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit hour fluctuation pattern selection table (low probability time reduction state). It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit hour fluctuation pattern selection table (high probability time reduction state). It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a special symbol memory | storage area shift process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the special symbol stop display process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a display output management process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a big win time variable winning apparatus management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big winning opening big opening opening pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the big winning opening big opening / closing operation | movement process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the big winning prize closing opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the end process at the time of big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of the variable winning device management process at the time of a small hit. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the big winning opening opening pattern setting process at the time of a small hit. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the big winning opening opening / closing operation | movement process at the time of a small hit. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the big winning opening closing process at the time of a small hit. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the end process at the time of a small hit. It is a figure explaining the 1st example of the game flow developed in the pachinko machine. It is a figure explaining the 2nd example of the game flow developed in the pachinko machine. It is a continuation figure showing an example of a production picture corresponding to change display and stop display of a special symbol. It is a continuous figure which shows the flow of reach production performed at the time of big hit (winning) in the case of corresponding to "16 round symbols 1" etc. in a non-time shortening state. It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the big role production performed when it corresponds to "16 round symbol 1" or "16 round symbol 2" at the time of winning in normal mode (1/4). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the big role production performed when it corresponds to "16 round symbol 1" or "16 round symbol 2" at the time of winning in normal mode (2/4). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the big role production performed when it corresponds to "16 round symbol 1" or "16 round symbol 2" at the time of winning in normal mode (3/4). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the big role production performed when it corresponds to "16 round symbol 1" or "16 round symbol 2" at the time of winning in normal mode (4/4). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the big role production performed when it corresponds to "16 round symbols 3" at the time of winning in normal mode (1/2). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the big role production performed when it corresponds to “16 round symbols 3” at the time of winning in the normal mode (2/2). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the big role production performed when it corresponds to "16 round symbols 4" at the time of winning in normal mode (1/3). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the big role production performed when it corresponds to "16 round symbols 4" at the time of winning in normal mode (2/3). It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of the production of the big role production performed when it corresponds to "16 round symbol 4" at the time of winning in normal mode (3/3). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of an effect of fireworks rush. It is a continuation figure which shows the example of the presentation performed at the time of winning in a fireworks rush or the time of a mistake (1/4). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of the presentation performed at the time of winning in a fireworks rush or the time (2/4). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of the presentation performed at the time of winning in a fireworks rush or the time (3/4). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of the presentation performed at the time of winning in the fireworks rush or the time off (4/4). FIG. 10 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of a big role production performed during a big hit game when the time reduction state corresponds to “16 round symbol 2”. It is a continuation figure which shows the example of a production of coast mode. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of effect control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an operation | movement memory production | presentation management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of effect design management processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an effect design change pre-process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big hit hour variation production pattern selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the fluctuation | variation effect pattern selection process at the time of loss. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a process at the time of variable winning apparatus operation | movement. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a variable winning apparatus operation | movement pre-processing.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter abbreviated as “pachinko machine”) 1. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 uses a game ball as a game medium, and a player borrows a game ball from a game hall operator to play a game with the pachinko machine 1. In the game of the pachinko machine 1, each game ball is a medium having a game value, and a privilege (profit) that the player enjoys as a result of the game is, for example, a game ball acquired by the player Based on the number of games, it can be converted into a game value. Hereinafter, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

〔overall structure〕
The pachinko machine 1 mainly includes an outer frame unit 2, an integrated door unit 4, and an inner frame assembly 7 (a plastic frame, a gaming machine frame) as its main body. The integrated door unit 4 is located on the foremost side when viewed from the front facing the player. An inner frame assembly 7 is located on the back side (back side) of the integrated door unit 4, and the outer frame unit 2 is disposed so as to surround the outer side of the inner frame assembly 7.

  The outer frame unit 2 is a structure in which wood and metal materials are combined in a vertically long rectangular shape. The outer frame unit 2 has a fastener such as a screw attached to an island facility (not shown) in the game hall. It is used and fixed. In the vertically long rectangular outer frame unit 2, wood is used for a portion corresponding to the upper and lower short sides, and a metal material is used for a portion corresponding to the left and right long sides.

  The integrated door unit 4 has a structure in which the tray unit 6 is integrated at a lower position thereof. The integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 are attached to the island facility via the outer frame unit 2, and these operate in an openable manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). An opening / closing axis of a hinge mechanism (not shown) extends in the vertical direction along the left end as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1.

  A unified lock unit 9 is provided on the inner side of the right edge (the left edge in FIG. 2) of the inner frame assembly 7 when viewed from the front in FIG. Correspondingly, a locking tool (not shown) is also provided on the right side edge (back side) of the integrated door unit 4 and the outer frame unit 2. As shown in FIG. 1, in the state where the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 are closed with respect to the outer frame unit 2, the unified lock unit 9 on the back side of the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly together with the locking device. 7 cannot be opened.

  A cylinder lock 6 a with a key hole is provided on the right edge of the tray unit 6. For example, when an administrator of the game hall inserts a dedicated key into the keyhole and twists the cylinder lock 6a clockwise, the unified lock unit 9 operates and the integrated door unit 4 can be opened together with the inner frame assembly 7. . If these are opened from the outer frame unit 2 to the front side (moved like a door), the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is exposed on the front side.

  On the other hand, when the cylinder lock 6a is twisted counterclockwise, only the locking of the integrated door unit 4 is released while the inner frame assembly 7 remains locked, and the integrated door unit 4 can be opened. When the integrated door unit 4 is opened to the front side, the game board unit 8 is directly exposed, and in this state, the manager of the game hall can remove obstacles such as ball clogging in the board surface. Further, when the integrated door unit 4 is opened, the tray unit 6 is also opened to the front side together.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes the game board unit 8 described above as a game unit. The game board unit 8 is supported by the inner frame assembly 7 behind (inside) the integrated door unit 4. The game board unit 8 can be attached to and detached from the inner frame assembly 7 with the integrated door unit 4 opened to the front side, for example. The integrated door unit 4 is formed with a vertically oval window 4a at the center thereof, and a glass unit (no reference numeral) is attached in the window 4a. The glass unit is a combination of, for example, two transparent plates (glass plates) cut in accordance with the shape of the window 4a. The glass unit is attached to the back side of the integrated door unit 4 via a fixture (not shown). A game area 8a (board surface, game board) is formed on the front surface of the game board unit 8, and this game area 8a is visible to the player from the front side through the window 4a. When the integrated door unit 4 is closed, a space in which a game ball can flow down is formed between the inner surface of the glass unit and the board surface.

  The saucer unit 6 has a shape protruding from the integrated door unit 4 to the front side as a whole, and an upper plate 6b is formed on the upper surface thereof. The upper plate 6b can store a game ball (rental ball) lent to a player and a game ball (prize ball) acquired by winning a prize. In the tray unit 6, a lower plate 6c is formed at a lower position of the upper plate 6b. The lower tray 6c stores game balls that are further paid out when the upper tray 6b is full. The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called CR machine (model connected to the CR unit), and the game balls borrowed by the player are separated from the payout unit 172 on the back side separately from the prize balls. It is paid out to the dish 6b or the lower dish 6c).

  A lending operation unit 14 is provided on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, and a ball lending button 10 and a return button 12 are arranged on the lending operation unit 14. When a player operates the ball lending button 10 with a valuable medium (for example, a magnetic recording medium, a storage IC built-in medium, etc.) inserted in a CR unit (not shown), the number corresponding to a predetermined frequency unit (for example, 5 degrees). (For example, 125) game balls are lent out. For this reason, a frequency display unit (not shown) is arranged on the upper surface of the lending operation unit 14, and the remaining frequency of the valuable medium put in the CR unit is displayed on this frequency display unit. The player can receive the return of the valuable medium with the remaining frequency by operating the return button 12. Although the CR machine is taken as an example in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 may be a cash machine (a model not connected to the CR unit) different from the CR machine.

  Further, on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, an upper dish ball removal button 6d is provided in front of the upper dish 6b in the upper position, and a lower dish ball removal lever 6e is provided in the center of the lower dish 6c. Is installed. The player can cause the game balls stored in the upper plate 6b to flow down to the lower plate 6c by, for example, pressing the upper plate ball removing button 6d. Also, the player can drop the game balls stored in the lower plate 6c downward and discharge them by sliding the lower plate ball removal lever 6e to the left, for example. The discharged game ball is received by, for example, a ball receiving box (not shown).

  A handle unit 16 is installed on the lower right side of the tray unit 6. The player operates the handle unit 16 to operate the launch control board set 174 and can launch (shoot) a game ball toward the game area 8a (ball launcher). The launched game ball rises from the lower edge portion of the game board unit 8 along the left edge portion, is guided by an outer band (not shown), and is thrown into the game area 8a. A large number of obstacle nails, windmills (without reference numerals in the drawing) and the like are arranged in the game area 8a, and the thrown-in game balls flow down in the game area 8a while being guided and guided by the obstacle nails and the windmill. The configuration of the game area 8a (board surface, game board) will be further described later with reference to another drawing.

[Configuration of the front of the frame]
The integrated door unit 4 is provided with a left top lens unit 47 and an upper right illumination unit 49 as components for production. Among these, the left top lens unit 47 incorporates a glass frame top lamp 46 and a left glass frame decoration lamp 48, and the upper right electrical decoration unit 49 incorporates a right glass frame decoration lamp 50. In addition, left and right glass frame decoration lamps 52 are installed in the integrated door unit 4 so as to be connected to the lower part of the left top lens unit 47 and the upper right illumination unit 49, respectively. It extends from the left and right edges of the integrated door unit 4 to the front surface of the tray unit 6. In the integrated door unit 4, the glass frame top lamp 46 and the left and right glass frame decoration lamps 48, 50, and 52 are arranged so as to surround the glass unit.

  The various lamps 46, 48, 50, and 52 described above perform effects by, for example, the light emission of the built-in LEDs (lighting and blinking, change in luminance gradation, change in color tone, and the like). In addition, on the upper part of the integrated door unit 4, speakers on the glass frame 54 and 55 are incorporated in the left top lens unit 47 and the upper right illumination unit 49, respectively. On the other hand, an outer frame speaker 56 is incorporated in the lower left position of the outer frame unit 2. These speakers 54, 55, and 56 output sound effects, BGM, voice, etc. (sound in general) and execute effects.

  In addition, an effect switching button 45 is installed in the center of the tray unit 6 at a position in front of the upper plate 6b. The effect switching button 45 has, for example, a combination of a push-type circular button and a rotary jog ring (jog dial) around it. The player switches the contents of the effect (for example, the background screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 42) by pushing or rotating the effect switching button 45, or during the change of the symbol, the display of the big hit, or the like During the big hit game, some kind of effect (notice effect, probability change promotion effect, promotion effect while playing a big role, etc.) can be generated.

[Configuration on the back side]
As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, there are a power supply control unit 162, a main control board unit 170, a dispensing device unit 172, a flow path unit 173, a launch control board set 174, and a dispensing control board unit 176. A back cover unit 178 and the like are installed. In addition, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, various electronic devices (including a control computer not shown) constituting the power supply system and control system of the pachinko machine 1, an external terminal board 160, a power cord (power plug) 164, A ground wire (ground terminal) 166, connection wiring (not shown), and the like are installed.

  The payout device unit 172 includes, for example, a prize ball tank 172a and a prize ball case (no reference symbol), and the prize ball tank 172a is installed on the upper edge (back side) of the inner frame assembly 7. In this state, game balls replenished from a replenishment route (not shown) can be stored. The game balls stored in the prize ball tank 172a are guided to a prize ball case through an upper prize ball basket (not shown). The flow path unit 173 guides the game ball sent out from the payout unit 172 toward the tray unit 6 on the front side.

  The external terminal board 160 is used for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to an external electronic device (for example, a data display device, a hall computer, etc.). Various external information signals (for example, award ball information, door opening information, symbol determination number information, jackpot information, start opening information, etc.) indicating the progress state and maintenance state are output to an external electronic device. ing.

  The power cord 164 secures a power source (electric power) necessary for the operation of the pachinko machine 1 by being connected to, for example, a power source device (for example, AC 24V) installed in an island facility of a game arcade. In addition, the ground wire 166 is connected to a ground terminal that is also installed in the island facility, thereby securing the ground (ground) of the pachinko machine 1.

  FIG. 3 is a front view showing the game board unit 8 alone. The game board unit 8 includes a game board 8b serving as a base, and a game area 8a is formed on the front side of the game board 8b. The game board 8b is made of, for example, a transparent resin plate. With the game board unit 8 fixed to the inner frame assembly 7, the front surface of the game board 8b is parallel to the glass unit. On the front surface of the game board 8b, the above-described game area 8a is formed inside a launch rail (not indicated by reference numeral) installed in a substantially circular shape.

  In the game area 8a, a relatively large effect unit 40 is arranged at the center position, and the game area 8a is largely divided into a left part, a right part and a lower part with the effect unit 40 as the center. The left part of the game area 8a is a first game area (left-handed area) used in a normal game state (low probability non-time shortened state), and the right part of the game area 8a is an advantageous game state (big hit game state) , A second game area (right-handed area) used in a small hit game state, a low probability time shortened state, a high probability time shortened state, and the like. Further, in the game area 8a, a middle start winning port 26, a starting gate 20, normal winning ports 22, 24, a variable start winning device 28, a variable winning device 31 and the like are distributed and installed around the effect unit 40. Yes. Among these, the middle start winning opening 26 is disposed at the center of the lower portion of the game area 8a, and the start gate 20, the variable start winning apparatus 28, and the variable winning apparatus 31 are disposed on the right side of the game area 8a. . Further, the two left normal winning holes 22 are arranged in the left part of the game area 8a, and the two right normal winning holes 24 are arranged in the right part of the game area 8a.

  The game ball thrown into the game area 8a passes through the start gate 20 in the process of flowing down, enters the medium start winning port 26, the normal winning ports 22, 24, or variable start at the time of operation. For example, the player enters the winning device 28 or the variable winning device 31 during the opening operation. Here, there is a possibility that game balls flowing down the left area of the game area 8 a mainly enter the middle start winning opening 26 or enter the normal winning opening 22. On the other hand, the game balls flowing down the right area of the game area 8a mainly pass through the start gate 20, enter the variable start prize device 28 during operation, or enter the variable prize apparatus 31 during release operation. There is a possibility of entering the normal winning opening 24. The game balls that have passed through the start gate 20 continue to flow down in the game area 8a, but the game balls that have entered the middle start winning port 26, the normal winning ports 22, 24, the variable start winning device 28, and the variable winning device 31 are It is collected to the back side of the game board unit 8 through a through hole formed in the game board (plywood material, transparent board, etc. constituting the game board unit 8).

  Here, in the present embodiment, due to the configuration of the game area 8a (the board surface), when a game ball is to enter the middle start winning opening 26 or the normal winning opening 22, an area on the left side in the game area 8a (left-handed) It is necessary to drive a game ball into the area (so-called “left-handed” is executed).

  On the other hand, when a game ball is to enter the variable start winning device 28, the variable winning device 31, or the normal winning port 24, the game ball is driven into the right side region (right hit region) in the game region 8a (so-called "right" It is necessary to execute "strike".

  In the present embodiment, the variable start winning device 28 operates when a predetermined operating condition is satisfied (when a normal symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined stop display time in a winning manner), and accordingly. It is possible to enter the right start winning opening 28a (predetermined winning opening: see FIG. 4) (ordinary electric accessory). The variable start winning device 28 has, for example, one open / close member 28b, and this open / close member 28b reciprocates in the left-right direction along the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. That is, as shown by a dotted line in FIG. 3, one open / close member 28b is in the closed position (closed position) with the tip facing upward, and at this time, it is impossible to enter the right start winning opening 28a ( (There is no gap where game balls can enter). On the other hand, when the variable start winning device 28 is activated, the opening / closing member 28b is displaced (expanded) from the closed position toward the open position, and the right start winning opening 28a is opened by expanding the opening width on the right side. During this time, the variable start winning device 28 is in a state in which a game ball can enter, and can enter the right start winning port 28a (variable start winning means). At this time, the opening / closing member 28b also functions as a member that guides the entry of the game ball into the right start winning opening 28a. Further, the arrangement of the obstacle nails installed in the game board unit 8 is basically an aspect that does not extremely impede the flow of the game ball toward the variable start winning device 28 (the right start winning port 28a at the time of opening). However, the game ball does not necessarily enter the variable start winning device 28 (right start winning port 28a) at the time of the opening operation, and the balls are randomly generated.

  The variable winning device 31 operates when a prescribed condition is satisfied (when a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a big or small winning manner), and allows a winning to a big winning opening (no reference sign). (Special electric accessory).

  The variable winning device 31 is a device arranged at the lower right of the effect unit 40 (so-called right attacker), and has, for example, one opening / closing member 31a. The variable winning device 31 employs a device in which the opening / closing member 31a slides inside the board (sliding type attacker). The opening / closing member 31a reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface by, for example, a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown). The opening / closing member 31a is in the closed position (closed state) in a state of protruding from the board surface to the player side, and at this time, the game ball rolls on the upper surface of the opening / closing member 31a. Is impossible (the big prize opening is closed). When the variable winning device 31 is activated, the opening / closing member 31a is drawn into the inside of the board surface to open the special winning opening (open state). During this time, the variable winning device 31 is in a state where the inflow of the game ball is not impossible, and can generate an event of entering the big winning opening.

[Probability change area (specific area)]
In addition, inside the variable prize winning device 31, a probability variation area (without reference numerals) is provided separately from the big prize opening. The probability variation area is an area through which a game ball cannot pass when the variable winning device 31 is in the closed state, and an area through which the game ball can pass when the variable winning device 31 is in the open state. Further, a probability variation area slide member 330 (see FIG. 6) for guiding a game ball to the probability variation area is disposed above the probability variation area, and the probability variation area slide member 330 is operated at a specific timing during the big hit game. Thus, it is possible to guide the game ball to the probability variation area. The probability variation region slide member 330 is a member operated by the probability variation region solenoid 99, and the probability variation region slide member 330 and the probability variation region solenoid 99 constitute a sorting device. The opening pattern of the variable winning device 31 and the operation pattern of the probability changing area solenoid 99 will be described later.

[Winning equipment unit]
In the lower right part of the game board unit 8, a winning device unit 300 is arranged. The winning device unit 300 includes the variable winning device 31 described above. The winning device unit 300 is formed with a special passage (see arrow B in FIG. 3) through which all game balls that have not entered the active variable start winning device 28 among the right-handed game balls pass. ing. Since the opening / closing member 31a of the variable winning device 31 is arranged on the special passage, when the opening / closing member 31a slides and the variable winning device 31 is in the open state, the special passage (in FIG. 3, All game balls passing through the arrow B) enter the variable winning device 31. Details of the winning device unit 300 will be described later.

  In the game board unit 8, the effect unit 40 is installed from the center position to the right side portion. The effect unit 40 has an upper edge portion 40a that functions as a guide member that changes the flow direction of the game ball, and includes various decorative parts 40b and 40c on the inner side. The decorative parts 40b and 40c can enhance the decorativeness of the game board unit 8 by three-dimensional modeling, and can perform a stunning operation by emitting transmitted light from, for example, a built-in light emitter (LED or the like). . In addition, a liquid crystal display 42 (image display) is installed inside the effect unit 40, and various effect images are displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, including effect symbols corresponding to special symbols. . In this way, the game board unit 8 impresses the player with the characteristics of the pachinko machine 1 based on the configuration of the board surface and the decorativeness of the effect unit 40. Further, when the game board 8b is a transparent resin board (for example, an acrylic board) as in the present embodiment, various decorative bodies (including a movable body and a light emitting body) arranged not only on the front side but also behind the game board 8b. ) Can be added.

  In addition, a drive source (for example, a motor, a solenoid, etc.) is attached to the interior of the effect unit 40 together with a movable body 40f (for example, a heart-shaped ornament). The effect movable body 40f can execute an effect accompanied by an operation of a tangible object in addition to an effect using an image by the liquid crystal display 42 and an effect by a light emitter. Due to the effects using these movable bodies 40f, appealing power different from the effects using two-dimensional images can be exhibited.

  In addition, a ball guide passage 40d is formed at the left edge of the effect unit 40, and a rolling stage 40e is formed at the lower edge thereof. The ball guide passage 40d is opened obliquely upward to the left in the game area 8a. When a game ball flowing down in the game area 8a randomly flows into the ball guide path 40d, it passes through the inside and rolls. Released onto the stage 40e. The upper surface of the rolling stage 40e has a smooth curved surface. Here, the game ball can roll in the left-right direction. The game ball that has rolled on the rolling stage 40e will eventually flow into the lower game area 8a. A ball discharge path 40k is formed at the center position of the rolling stage 40e, and the game ball guided from the rolling stage 40e to the ball discharge path 40k easily flows into the middle start winning opening 26 just below the ball discharge path 40k. .

  In addition, an out port 32 is formed in the game area 8 a, and game balls that have not entered (winned) in various winning ports are finally collected through the out port 32 to the back side of the game board unit 8. In addition, all game balls that have been driven into the game area 8a, including the normal winning ports 22, 24, the middle starting winning port 26, the right starting winning port 28a, and the game balls that have entered the variable winning device 31, are game boards. Recovered to the back side of the unit 8. The collected game balls are discharged out of the frame from the back side of the pachinko machine 1 through an out passage assembly (not shown), and further join a supply path of an island facility (not shown).

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the variable winning device 31 and its surroundings from the upper left side of the front side. In the following drawings, the shape of the obstacle nail is shown as a cylindrical shape, but the actual obstacle nail is thinner than the flat hemispherical head and the head connected to the head. It is comprised with the cylindrical trunk | drum (shaft part).

A start gate 20 is disposed near the center of the second game area (right-handed area), and a variable start winning device 28 is disposed below the start gate 20. As described above, when the variable start winning device 28 is operated, the opening / closing member 28b is displaced (expanded) from the closed position toward the open position, and the opening width is enlarged on the right side to open the right start winning port 28a.
Also, below the variable start winning device 28, a winning device unit 300 including the variable winning device 31 is arranged.

  The winning device unit 300 includes a front cover 310, a flow path forming member 320, a variable winning device 31, a count switch 85, a probability variation region slide member 330, a probability variation region switch (not shown), and the like.

  The front cover 310 is made of a transparent resin material. For this reason, the player can visually recognize the inside of the front cover 310 in a state of being installed in the game board unit 8. Further, the front cover 310 has various decorations on the surface thereof in accordance with the effect mode of the gaming machine. The front cover 310 is fixedly attached to the flow path forming member 320 at a part on the back side.

The flow path forming member 320 is a member protruding forward of the game board unit 8, and a game ball rolls on the upper surface thereof.
The flow path forming member 320 has a receiving surface 321 formed on the most upstream side. The receiving surface 321 is a surface that receives a game ball that has dropped from above, and a curved surface 322 that extends downward following the receiving surface 321 is formed below the receiving surface 321.
The first inclined surface 323 is formed at the end of the bending of the curved surface 322, and the second inclined surface 324 is formed with the opening / closing member 31a of the variable winning device 31 interposed therebetween.

  The variable winning device 31 is a special electric accessory (so-called slide-type V-attacker) having a probability changing region inside. The opening / closing member 31a of the variable prize winning device 31 has a rear end portion that enters the opening 31c, and a front end portion located between the first inclined surface 323 and the second inclined surface 324. As described above, the opening / closing member 31a reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface by the function of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. The opening / closing member 31a is in a closed position (closed state) in a state of protruding from the board surface to the player side. At this time, the game ball rolls on the upper surface of the opening / closing member 31a. The ball is impossible (the grand prize winning opening 31b is closed). When the variable winning device 31 is activated, the opening / closing member 31a is drawn into the opening 31c, and the large winning opening 31b is opened (open state). During this time, the variable winning device 31 is in a state where the inflow of the game ball is not impossible, and can generate an event of entering the big winning opening 31b. It should be noted that all game balls that have not entered the active variable start winning device 28 among the right-handed game balls pass through the passage (route) including at least the first inclined surface 323 and the second inclined surface 324. The opening / closing member 31a of the variable winning device 31 is disposed on the special passage.

  Here, the opening width of the special winning opening 31b is a width indicated by an arrow A in the drawing when strictly grasped. That is, the opening width of the special winning opening 31b is from the left end portion of the opening / closing member 31a (large winning opening 31b) to the left obstacle nail among the two obstacle nails arranged above the receiving surface 321. This is because all the game balls that have passed through the area indicated by the arrow A in the figure will enter the big prize opening 31b as long as the big prize opening 31b is open. However, the opening width of the special winning opening 31b does not necessarily have to be strictly grasped in this way. For example, from the left end of the opening / closing member 31a (large winning opening 31b) to the right end of the opening / closing member 31a (large winning opening 31b). You can also In any case, in the present embodiment, an avoidance hole (a space for allowing a game ball to escape) is not formed around the opening of the special winning opening 31b.

  A bottom surface 325 is formed on the bottom of the big prize opening 31b to guide the game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31b downward, and a count switch 85 is disposed below the bottom face 325. The count switch 85 is for detecting the number of game balls that enter the variable winning device 31 (large winning port 31b) and counting the number thereof.

  A vertical passage 326 extending downward is formed downstream of the count switch 85, and a movable space 327 of a tongue-shaped (velocity type) probability variation region slide member 330 is provided at the lower end of the vertical passage 326. Yes. In the state shown in the figure, the probability variation area slide member 330 is in a position retracted from the board surface (a retreat position), thereby making it impossible for the game ball to pass through the probability variation area. On the other hand, when the probability variation region solenoid 99 is turned ON and the probability variation region slide member 330 moves to a position (drive position) that protrudes to the near side from the board surface, the probability variation region slide member 330 enters the movable space 327 and from above. The game ball that flows down is received, and the game ball is guided to a probability variation area (not shown) arranged inside.

  The probability variation area slide member 330 is a thin plate-like member that is inclined from the front end toward the rear end in order to guide the game ball to the back side, and a fall (not shown) that drops the game ball downward at the rear end portion. A hole is formed. When the game ball is guided to the inside by the probability variation region slide member 330, the game ball falls toward the probability variation region and then passes through the probability variation region. When the game ball passes through the probability variation area, a probability variation area switch (not shown) detects that the game ball has passed the probability variation area. The game balls that have passed through the probability variation area are collected on the back side of the game board unit 8. When the variable winning device 31 is provided with a discharge switch, the probability changing area switch can also be used as a discharge switch.

  A discharge passage 328 extending in the left direction in the figure is formed downstream of the movable space 327, and a discharge hole 329 is disposed at the tip of the discharge passage 328. The game balls that have dropped into the discharge hole 329 are collected on the back side of the game board unit 8. A discharge switch (not shown) can be disposed at the tip of the discharge hole 329. When the variable winning device 31 is provided with a discharge switch, it is possible to determine whether or not the number of balls entered and the number of discharge match by using such a discharge switch and the count switch. .

  Of the two normal winning holes 24 arranged in the second game area (right-handed area) of the game area 8a, the upper normal winning hole 24 is arranged between the obstacle nails, A game ball can be inserted in between. On the other hand, the lower normal winning opening 24 is disposed inside the lower left side of the winning apparatus unit 300, and allows a game ball to enter through an opening (no reference numeral) formed in the winning apparatus unit 300. .

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a game ball enters the open variable winning device 31 and the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area. In the following drawings, the front cover 310 disposed in the forefront of the winning device unit 300, the internal structure of the winning device unit 300, the normal winning port 24, and the like are appropriately omitted.

  When a big hit state occurs and the variable winning device 31 digests the round game, the player executes a right hit to advance the big hit game. When the player performs a right strike, the game ball flows down along the right side of the game area and first contacts the receiving surface 321 of the flow path forming member 320. Depending on the course of the game ball, the curved surface 322 or the first inclined surface 323 may be contacted without contacting the receiving surface 321 (hereinafter the same).

  Since the receiving surface 321 of the flow path forming member 320 is inclined in the lower left direction, the game ball rolls in the lower left direction. Then, the game ball released from the receiving surface 321 passes through the curved surface 322 and enters the first inclined surface 323. Since the first inclined surface 323 is also inclined in the lower left direction, the game ball moves toward the variable winning device 31.

  When the variable winning device 31 is open, the open / close member 31a slides to open the big winning port 31b, so that the game ball can enter the big winning port 31b. In this state, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 31b, the gaming ball falls to the bottom surface 325 of the big winning opening 31b. The game ball that has dropped onto the bottom surface 325 rolls in the lower left direction and falls downward from the left end of the bottom surface 325. The game ball that has dropped down is detected by the count switch 85.

When the probability variation area slide member 330 is in a position retracted from the board surface (retreat position), the probability variation area slide member 330 does not guide the game ball to the inner probability variation area.
Therefore, the game ball is not guided by the probability variation region slide member 330, passes through the vertical passage 326, proceeds to the discharge passage 328, and falls into the discharge hole 329.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a game ball enters the open variable winning device 31 and the game ball passes through the probability variation area.

  When a big hit state occurs and the variable winning device 31 digests the round game, the player executes a right hit to advance the big hit game. When the player performs a right strike, the game ball flows down along the right side of the game area and first contacts the receiving surface 321 of the flow path forming member 320.

  Since the receiving surface 321 of the flow path forming member 320 is inclined in the lower left direction, the game ball rolls in the lower left direction. Then, the game ball released from the receiving surface 321 passes through the curved surface 322 and enters the first inclined surface 323. Since the first inclined surface 323 is also inclined in the lower left direction, the game ball moves toward the variable winning device 31.

  When the variable winning device 31 is open, the open / close member 31a slides to open the big winning port 31b, so that the game ball can enter the big winning port 31b. In this state, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 31b, the gaming ball falls to the bottom surface 325 of the big winning opening 31b. The game ball that has dropped onto the bottom surface 325 rolls in the lower left direction and falls downward from the left end of the bottom surface 325. The game ball that has dropped down is detected by the count switch 85.

When the probability variation area slide member 330 is at a position (drive position) that protrudes toward the front side from the board surface, the probability variation area slide member 330 guides the game ball to the internal probability variation area.
Therefore, the game ball is guided to the probability variation area slide member 330 and enters the inside of the board surface, and it is detected by the probability variation area switch (not shown) that the game ball has passed the probability variation area.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a game ball passes through the upper portion of the variable winning device 31 that is closed.

  When a big hit state occurs and the variable winning device 31 digests the round game, the player executes a right hit to advance the big hit game. When the player performs a right strike, the game ball flows down along the right side of the game area and first contacts the receiving surface 321 of the flow path forming member 320.

  Since the receiving surface 321 of the flow path forming member 320 is inclined in the lower left direction, the game ball rolls in the lower left direction. Then, the game ball released from the receiving surface 321 passes through the curved surface 322 and enters the first inclined surface 323. Since the first inclined surface 323 is also inclined in the lower left direction, the game ball moves toward the variable winning device 31.

  When the variable winning device 31 is closed, the opening / closing member 31a does not slide into the inside of the board surface. Therefore, the big winning opening 31b is in a closed state, and a game ball cannot enter the big winning opening 31b. When the game ball reaches the opening / closing member 31a in this state, the game ball passes over the opening / closing member 31a and proceeds to the second inclined surface 324. Then, the game ball passes through the second inclined surface 324, is released to the game area, and finally is collected to the back side of the game board unit 8 through the out port 32 unless it enters the normal winning port 24.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, all the games other than the game balls collected on the back side of the game board unit 8 by entering the variable start winning device 28 in operation among the right-handed game balls. Since the variable winning device 31 is arranged at the position where the ball passes, when the variable winning device 31 is in the open state, all the game balls that have passed through the variable start winning device 28 are transferred to the variable winning device 31. Will enter the ball. For this reason, when the variable winning device 31 is in the open state, the useless balls are not generated, and it is possible to give the player a sense of superiority while suppressing a decrease in the player's expectation. it can.

  In the present embodiment, when the variable winning device 31 is in the open state, all the game balls other than the game balls collected on the back side of the game board unit 8 are allowed to enter the variable winning device 31. Therefore, there is no need to form an avoidance hole (a space for allowing a game ball to escape) upstream or around the variable winning device 31, or to form a guide path for guiding the game ball that has entered the avoidance hole to the out port. A wide gaming area can be secured.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the variable winning device 31 (large winning opening 31b) is formed at the outer edge of the area where the game ball can enter. For this reason, according to this embodiment, the variable prize-winning device 31 can be brought outside the game area. Then, by bringing the variable winning device 31 to the outside of the game area, it is possible to secure a wider game area.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, an avoidance hole that prevents the game ball from entering the variable winning device 31 is not formed upstream or on the right side of the variable winning device 31. For this reason, according to the present embodiment, unless the game ball enters the variable start winning device 28 in the process of flowing down the right-handed area, the game ball is always directed to the variable winning device 31, and the variable winning device 31 If is in an open state, the game ball will surely enter the grand prize opening 31b. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the variable winning device 31 is in the open state, it is possible to prevent the useless balls from being generated and to suppress the player's expectation. Moreover, in this embodiment, since an avoidance hole is not formed, the space can be used for another use (placement space etc. of a decoration member).

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, since the sliding type opening / closing member 31a is adopted, the spilling of the game ball is less than that of an attacker in which the opening / closing member falls forward with the lower end edge portion as a hinge. In addition, it is possible to show the player carefully how the game ball enters the winning opening. In the present embodiment, since the slide-type opening / closing member 31a is employed, a situation advantageous to the player is likely to occur, and the player's expectation is achieved due to a synergistic effect with the configuration of the variable winning device 31 described above. A decrease in feeling can be suppressed.

  FIG. 8 is an enlarged front view showing a part of the game board unit 8 (lower left position in the window 4a). That is, the game board unit 8 is provided with a normal symbol display device 33 and a normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a at the lower left position in the window 4a, for example, as well as a first special symbol display device 34 and a second special symbol display device 35. And a game state display device 38 is provided. Among these, the normal symbol display device 33, for example, turns on two lamps (LEDs) alternately to display the normal symbols variably, and stops and displays the normal symbols when the lamps are turned on or off. The normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a displays 0 to 4 memory numbers depending on, for example, a combination of turning off, lighting, or blinking of two lamps (LEDs). For example, in a display mode in which both lamps are extinguished, a memory number of 0 is displayed, in a display mode in which one lamp is lit, a memory number of 1 is displayed, and in a display mode in which the same one lamp is blinked. In the display mode in which two stored numbers are displayed, and in addition to blinking one lamp, the other lamp is lit, three stored numbers are displayed, and in the display mode in which the two lamps are flashed together, the stored number is four. For example, the individual is displayed. Here, although two lamps (LEDs) are used here, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a may be configured using four lamps (LEDs). In this case, the number of working memories can be displayed by the number of lamps to be lit.

  The normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a changes to the display mode after being incremented one by one in the sense of memorizing the occurrence of an operation lottery trigger each time a game ball passes through the start gate 20. Then, every time a change of the normal symbol is started with the passage (up to 4) as a trigger, the display mode is changed by one by one. In this embodiment, when the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the game ball passes through the start gate 20 in a state in which the normal symbol can already start to change (during stop display). However, the display mode does not change. That is, the memorized number (maximum 4) represented by the display mode of the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a represents the number of passages at which the variation of the normal symbol has not started yet.

  In addition, the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35 display, for example, a change state and a stopped state of the corresponding first special symbol or second special symbol by 7 segment LED (with dots), respectively. (Symbol display means). The first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35 may have a form in which a plurality of dot LEDs are arranged geometrically (for example, in a circular shape).

  Further, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a and the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a have 0 to 4 each, for example, depending on a display mode constituted by a combination of extinction or lighting and blinking of two lamps (LED). Is stored (memory number display means). For example, in a display mode in which both lamps are extinguished, a memory number of 0 is displayed, in a display mode in which one lamp is lit, a memory number of 1 is displayed, and in a display mode in which the same one lamp is blinked. In the display mode in which two stored numbers are displayed, and in addition to blinking one lamp, the other lamp is lit, three stored numbers are displayed, and in the display mode in which the two lamps are flashed together, the stored number is four. For example, the individual is displayed.

  The first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is displayed after being incremented by one in the sense of memorizing that a game ball has entered the middle start winning opening 26 every time a game ball enters the middle start winning opening 26. It changes to a mode (up to a maximum of 4), and changes to the display mode after being reduced one by one each time the change of the special symbol is triggered by the entry. Further, the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is incremented by one in the sense that each time a game ball enters the variable start winning device 28, it stores that the game ball has entered the right start winning port 28a. Change to the display mode (up to 4), and each time the change of the special symbol is started with the entry, the display mode is changed by 1 each. In the present embodiment, when the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the middle start winning opening 26 is in a state where the first special symbol can already start to change (when stopped). Even if a game ball enters, the display mode does not change. In addition, when the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), a game ball enters the variable start winning device 28 in a state where the second special symbol can already start to change (when stopped). Even if it is a sphere, the display mode does not change. That is, the number of memories (maximum of 4) represented by the display mode of each special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, 35a is the number of incoming balls for which the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has not yet started. It represents the number of times.

  In addition, the game state display device 38 includes, for example, six LEDs corresponding respectively to a jackpot type display lamp 38b, a probability variation state display lamp 38d, a time reduction state display lamp 38e, and a launch position designation lamp 38f. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, and the second special symbol are described. The symbol operation memory lamp 35a and the game state display device 38 are attached to the game board unit 8 in a state of being mounted on one integrated display board 89.

[Control configuration]
Next, a configuration related to control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing various electronic devices equipped in the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 includes a main control device 70 (main control computer) that serves as the center of the control operation. The main control device 70 mainly has a function of controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. Yes. The main controller 70 is built in the main control board unit 170 described above.

  The main controller 70 is equipped with a circuit board (main control board) on which a main control CPU 72 as a central processing unit is mounted. The main control CPU 72 includes a ROM 74, a RAM ( RWM) 76 and other semiconductor memories are integrated as an LSI. The main controller 70 is equipped with a random number generator 75 and a sampling circuit 77. Among these, the random number generator 75 generates a hardware random number (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation) for the big symbol determination of the special symbol lottery or the normal symbol lottery, and the random number generated here is generated. Is input to the main control CPU 72 through the sampling circuit 77. In addition, the main controller 70 is equipped with peripheral ICs such as an input / output (I / O) port 79, a clock generation circuit (not shown), a counter / timer circuit (CTC), etc., and these are circuited together with the main control CPU 72. It is mounted on the board. A signal transmission path, a power supply path, a control bus, and the like are formed as wiring patterns on the circuit board (or the inner layer portion).

  The start gate 20 described above is integrally provided with a gate switch 78 for detecting the passage of a game ball. In addition, the game board unit 8 is provided with a middle start winning port switch 80, a right start winning port switch 82, and a count switch 85 corresponding to the middle start winning port 26, the variable start winning device 28, and the variable winning device 31, respectively. ing. Each start winning port switch 80, 82 is for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the middle start winning port 26 and the variable start winning device 28 (right start winning port 28a). The count switch 85 is for detecting the number of game balls that enter the variable winning device 31 (large winning port 31b) and counting the number thereof. Further, the probability variation area switch 95 is a switch for detecting that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area arranged inside the variable winning device 31 (detection means). Similarly, the game board unit 8 is equipped with a prize opening switch 86 for detecting the entry of game balls into the normal prize openings 22 and 24. Here, a configuration using a common winning opening switch 86 for all the normal winning openings 22 and 24 is given as an example, but for example, separate winning opening switches 86 are installed on the left and right sides of the board, and the left winning opening switch is provided. In 86, it is detected that a game ball has entered the normal winning port 22 located on the left side of the board, and in the right prize port switch 86, it is detected that a game ball has entered the normal winning port 24 located on the right side of the board. Also good.

  In any case, winning detection signals of these switches are input to the main control CPU 72 via an input / output driver (not shown). In the present embodiment, the winning board detection signal from the gate switch 78, the count switch 85, the winning hole switch 86, and the probability changing area switch 95 is transmitted via the panel relay terminal board 87 due to the configuration of the game board unit 8. The panel relay terminal board 87 is provided with a wiring pattern, a connection terminal, and the like for relaying each winning detection signal.

  The above-mentioned normal symbol display device 33, normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, first special symbol display device 34, second special symbol display device 35, first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a and game The state display device 38 is controlled in display operation based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72. The main control CPU 72 outputs control signals for the display devices 33, 34, 35, 38 and the lamps 33a, 34a, 35a according to the progress of the game, and controls the lighting state of each LED. The display devices 33, 34, 35, and 38 and the lamps 33a, 34a, and 35a are installed in the game board unit 8 in a state of being mounted on one integrated display board 89 as described above. A control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 to the display substrate 89 through the panel relay terminal board 87.

  In addition, the game board unit 8 is provided with a variable start winning device 28, a variable winning device 31, and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88, a large winning opening solenoid 97, and a probability changing region solenoid 99 corresponding to the upstream of the probability changing region, respectively. ing. These solenoids 88, 97, 99 operate (excited) based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72 to open / close (activate) the variable start winning device 28 and the variable winning device 31, respectively, or to change the probability change region slide member 330. Or move it. Note that these solenoids 88, 97, and 99 also transmit control signals from the main control CPU 72 via the panel relay terminal plate 87 described above.

  In addition, a glass frame opening switch 91 is installed in the glass frame unit 4, and a plastic frame opening switch 93 is installed in the plastic frame assembly 7. When the glass frame unit 4 is opened alone, a contact signal from the glass frame opening switch 91 is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72), and the plastic frame assembly 7 is opened from the outer frame assembly 2. Then, a contact signal from the plastic frame opening switch 93 is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72). The main control CPU 72 can detect the open state of the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7 from these contact signals. When the main control CPU 72 detects the open state of the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7, the main control CPU 72 generates a door opening information signal as the external information signal.

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a payout control device 92 is provided. The payout control device 92 (payout control computer) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 described above. The payout control device 92 is equipped with a circuit board (payout control board) on which a payout control CPU 94 is mounted. The payout control CPU 94 is also an LSI in which a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 96 and a RAM 98 is integrated together with a CPU core not shown. It is configured. The payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 based on the prize ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, and executes the payout operation of the requested number of game balls. The main control CPU 72 generates a prize ball information signal as the above external information signal together with the prize ball instruction command.

  In a prize ball case (not shown) of the payout device unit 172, a payout device substrate 100 is installed together with a payout motor 102 (for example, a stepping motor). The payout device substrate 100 is provided with a drive circuit for the payout motor 102. Yes. The payout device substrate 100 specifically controls the rotation angle of the payout motor 102 based on the payout number instruction signal from the payout control device 92 (the payout control CPU 94), and pays out the designated number of game balls from the prize ball case. Let it come out. The paid-out game balls are sent to the tray unit 6 through the payout flow path in the flow path unit 173.

  Further, for example, a payout path ball cut switch 104 is installed at an upstream position of the prize ball case, and a payout counting switch 106 is installed at a downstream position of the payout motor 102. When a prize ball is actually paid out by driving the payout motor 102, a count signal from the payout count switch 106 is input to the payout device substrate 100 each time. Further, when a ball break occurs at an upstream position of the prize ball case, a contact signal from the payout path ball break switch 104 is input to the payout device substrate 100. The dispensing device substrate 100 transmits the input count signal and contact signal to the dispensing control device 92 (dispensing control CPU 94). The payout control CPU 94 can detect the actual payout number and the out-of-ball state based on the signal received from the payout device substrate 100.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a full tank switch 161, for example, inside the lower plate 6c (the position of the bowl as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1). The prize balls (game balls) that are actually paid out are discharged to the upper plate 6b through the flow path unit 173. When the upper plate 6b is full of game balls, As described above, it flows into the lower plate 6c. Further, when the lower plate 6c is filled with game balls, the full tank switch 161 is turned ON, and a full tank detection signal is input to the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94). In response to this, even if the payout control CPU 94 receives a prize ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, it temporarily suspends further prize ball operations, and stores the unpaid prize ball remaining number in the RAM 98. Note that the RAM 98 can be backed up even when the power is cut off, so that even if a power failure (including momentary power failure) occurs during the game, the information on the number of remaining unsold prize balls will not be lost. .

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a firing solenoid 110 is installed together with the launch control board 108. In addition, a ball feeding solenoid 111 is provided in the tray unit 6. The launch control board 108, the launch solenoid 110, and the ball feed solenoid 111 constitute the launch control board set 174 described above, and the launch control board 108 is provided with drive circuits for the launch solenoid 110 and the ball feed solenoid 111. ing. Among these, the ball feed solenoid 111 performs an operation of sending out the game balls stored in the tray unit 6 one by one to a predetermined launch position in the launcher case. Further, the launch solenoid 110 hits the game ball sent to the launch position, and performs an operation of continuously (intermittently) launching the game balls one by one toward the game area 8 as described above. Note that the game ball is fired at intervals of, for example, about 0.6 seconds (within 100 per minute).

  On the other hand, the grip unit 16 located on the front side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a firing lever volume 112, a touch sensor 114, and a firing stop switch 116. Among these, the firing lever volume 112 generates an analog signal proportional to the operation amount (so-called stroke) of the firing handle by the player. The touch sensor 114 detects that the player's body is touching the grip unit 16 (launching handle) from the change in capacitance, and outputs a detection signal. The firing stop switch 116 generates a firing stop signal (contact signal) in accordance with the player's operation.

  The above receiving tray unit 6 is provided with a launch relay terminal plate 118, and each signal from the launch lever volume 112, the touch sensor 114, and the launch stop switch 116 is sent via the launch relay terminal plate 118. Sent to. The drive signal from the launch control board 108 is applied to the ball feed solenoid 111 via the launch relay terminal board 118. When the player operates the firing handle, an analog signal (which may be an encoded digital signal) is generated by the firing lever volume 112 according to the operation amount, and the firing solenoid 110 is driven based on the signal at this time. Thereby, the strength of launching a game ball is adjusted according to the operation amount of the player. The drive circuit of the firing control board 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110 when the detection signal from the touch sensor 114 is off (low level) or when the firing stop signal is input from the firing stop switch 116. To do. In addition to this, the launch relay terminal plate 118 is connected with a lending device connection terminal plate 120 such as a game ball, and when the above-mentioned CR unit is not connected to this lending device connection terminal plate 120 such as a game ball, the launch is similarly performed. The drive circuit of the control board 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110.

  The tray unit 6 includes a frequency display board 122 and a rental / return switch board 123. Of these, the frequency display board 122 is provided with the display of the frequency display unit (7-segment LED for 3 digits). In addition, switch modules connected to the ball lending button 10 and the return button 12 are mounted on the lending / return switch board 123, and when the ball lending button 10 or the return button 12 is operated, the operation signal is lended. And the return switch board 123 via the game ball lending device connection terminal board 120 to the CR unit. Further, a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium is transmitted from the CR unit to the frequency display board 122 via the gaming ball lending device connection terminal board 120. A display circuit (not shown) on the frequency display board 122 drives the display unit based on the frequency signal, and displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium as a numerical value. In addition, when no valuable medium is inserted into the CR unit, or when the remaining frequency of the inserted valuable medium becomes zero, the display circuit of the frequency display board 122 drives the display to display a demonstration (value medium). Display for urging the user to input.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 includes an effect control device 124 (effect control computer) as a control configuration. The effect control device 124 controls the effect accompanying the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The effect control device 124 is also equipped with a circuit board (composite sub-control board) on which an effect control CPU 126 that is a central processing unit is mounted. The effect control CPU 126 includes a CPU core (not shown) and a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 128 and a RAM 130 as a main memory. The production control device 124 is provided at a position covered with the back cover unit 178 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.

  The effect control device 124 is equipped with an input / output driver (not shown) and various peripheral ICs, as well as a lamp drive circuit 132 and an acoustic drive circuit 134. The production control CPU 126 performs production control based on the production command transmitted from the main control CPU 72, and gives commands to the lamp driving circuit 132 and the acoustic driving circuit 134 to emit various lamps 46 to 52 and the panel lamp 53. Or a process of actually outputting sound effects, voices, and the like from the speakers 54, 55, and 56.

  The effect control device 124 and the main control device 70 are connected to each other via, for example, a communication harness (not shown). However, the communication between these is performed only in one direction from the main control device 70 to the effect control device 124, and communication in the reverse direction is not performed. The communication harness may adopt a parallel format according to the bus widths of various commands transmitted from the main control device 70 to the effect control device 124, and each driver IC (I / O). A serial format may be adopted according to the hardware configuration.

  The lamp driving circuit 132 includes a switching element such as a PWM (pulse width modulation) IC or a MOSFET (not shown). The lamp driving circuit 132 switches driving voltages (or duty switching) applied to various lamps including LEDs. ) And manage the operation such as light emission and flashing. In addition to the glass frame top lamps 46 and 48, the glass frame side lamp 50, and the tray lamp 52, the various lamps include a decoration / production board lamp 53 installed in the game board unit 8. The panel lamp 53 corresponds to an LED incorporated in the above-described effect unit, or an LED incorporated in the variable start winning device 28, the variable winning device 31, or the like. Here, although the example in which the saucer lamp 52 is connected to the glass frame decorating board 136 is given, a saucer illuminated board is installed in the saucer unit 6, and the saucer lamp 52 is interposed via the saucer illuminated board. It may be configured to be connected to the lamp driving circuit 132.

  The acoustic drive circuit 134 is, for example, a sound generator that includes a sound ROM, an acoustic control IC, an amplifier, and the like (not shown). The acoustic drive circuit 134 drives the upper speaker 54 and the lower speaker 56 to perform acoustic output. .

  In the present embodiment, a glass frame decoration board 136 is installed on the inner surface of the glass frame unit 4, and drive signals from the lamp drive circuit 132 and the acoustic drive circuit 134 pass through the glass frame decoration board 136 and various lamps 46. To 52 and speakers 54, 55, and 56. Also, the effect switching button 45 is connected to the glass frame decorating board 136, and when the player operates the effect switching button 45, the contact signal is sent to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame decorating board 136. Entered. Furthermore, the jog dial 45a is connected to the glass frame decorating board 136, and when the player rotates the jog dial 45a, the rotation signal is input to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame decorating board 136. . In addition, although the example which connected the effect switch button 45 and the jog dial 45a to the glass frame decor substrate 136 is given here, when the above-described saucer decor board is installed, the effect switch button 45 and the jog dial 45a are the saucer decor. It may be connected to the substrate.

  In addition, a panel board 138 is installed in the game board unit 8, and a movable body solenoid 57 is connected to the panel board 138 in addition to the panel lamp 53. The movable body solenoid 57 drives the movable body 40f, for example, via a link mechanism (not shown). The driving signal from the lamp driving circuit 132 is applied to the panel lamp 53 and the movable body solenoid 57 via the panel electric decoration board 138, respectively.

  The liquid crystal display 42 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8, and the display screen is visible through a substantially rectangular opening formed in the game board unit 8. Further, an inverter board 158 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8, and the inverter board 158 generates an AC power source that is applied to a backlight (for example, a cold cathode tube) of the liquid crystal display 42. Further, an effect display control device 144 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8, and the display operation by the liquid crystal display 42 is controlled by the effect display control device 144. The effect display control device 144 is equipped with a display control CPU 146 that is a general-purpose central processing unit and a circuit board (effect display control board) on which a VDP 152 that is a display processor is mounted. Among these, the display control CPU 146 is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as a ROM 148 and a RAM 150 are integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). The VDP 152 is configured as an LSI in which a semiconductor core such as an image ROM 154 and a VRAM 156 is integrated with a processor core (not shown). The VRAM 156 can use a part of the storage area as a frame buffer.

  The ROM 128 of the effect control CPU 126 stores a basic program related to effect control, and the effect control CPU 126 executes effect control according to this program. The production control includes production control using various lamps 46 to 53 and speakers 54, 55, and 56 as described above, and production control by image display using the liquid crystal display 42. . The effect control CPU 126 transmits basic information (for example, effect number) related to the effect to the display control CPU 146, and the display control CPU 146 that receives the information transmits a specific effect image based on the basic information. Control the display.

  The display control CPU 146 outputs a more detailed control signal to the VDP 152. Receiving this, the VDP 152 accesses the image ROM 154 based on the control signal, reads necessary image data therefrom, and transfers it to the VRAM 156. Further, the VDP 152 expands the image data on the VRAM 156 for each frame (still image per unit time) in a frame buffer, and each pixel (full color pixel) of the liquid crystal display 42 is expanded based on the buffered image data. Drive individually.

  In addition, a power supply control unit 162 (power supply control means) is provided on the back side of the plastic frame assembly 7. The power supply control unit 162 has a built-in switching power supply circuit. When external power (for example, AC 24V) is taken from the island facility through the power cord 164, necessary power (for example, DC + 34V, + 12V) can be generated therefrom. The electric power generated by the power supply control unit 162 is distributed to the main control device 70, the payout control device 92, the effect control device 124, and the inverter board 158. Furthermore, power is supplied to the launch control board 108 via the payout control device 92, and power is supplied to the CR unit via the game ball rental device connection terminal board 120. The low voltage power for logic (for example, DC + 5V) is generated by a power supply IC (3-terminal regulator or the like) built in each device. Further, as described above, the power supply control unit 164 is grounded (grounded) to the island facility through the ground wire 166.

  The external terminal plate 160 is connected to the payout control device 92, and various external information signals generated by the main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) pass through the payout control device 92 to the external terminal plate 160. Is output to the outside. The main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) and the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) can output an external information signal to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 through the external terminal board 160. The signals output from the external terminal board 160 are collected by, for example, a hall computer (not shown) in a game hall. Here, the configuration via the payout control device 92 is taken as an example, but a configuration in which an external information signal is directly output from the main control device 70 to the external terminal board 160 may be used.

  The above is a configuration example relating to the control of the pachinko machine 1. Next, control processing executed by the main control CPU 72 of the main control device 70 will be described.

[Reset start (main) processing]
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the main control CPU 72 starts a reset start process. The reset start process restores the gaming state based on the backup information saved at the previous power shutdown (so-called power recovery) or conversely clears the backup information, thereby adjusting the initial state of the pachinko machine 1 Process. The reset start process is positioned as a main process (main control program) for guaranteeing a stable gaming operation of the pachinko machine 1 after adjusting the initial state.

  10 and 11 are flowcharts illustrating an example of the procedure of the reset start process. Hereinafter, the process performed by the main control CPU 72 will be described step by step.

  Step S101: First, the main control CPU 72 sets the top address of the stack area in the stack pointer.

  Step S102: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 sets the vector-type interrupt mode (mode 2) and corrects the default RST-type interrupt mode (mode 0). Thus, thereafter, the main control CPU 72 can refer to an arbitrary address (however, the least significant bit is 0) as an interrupt vector and execute a designated interrupt handler.

  Step S103: The main control CPU 72 executes a standby process at reset. This process is for securing a certain standby time (for example, about several thousand ms) at the time of reset start (for example, power-on) and checking the main power-off detection signal during that time. Specifically, when the main control CPU 72 sets the loop counter for the waiting time, the main control CPU 72 bit-checks the input port of the main power-off detection signal while decrementing the value of the loop counter. The main power-off detection signal is input from, for example, a power monitoring IC that is a peripheral device. If the input of the main power-off detection signal is confirmed before the loop counter reaches 0, the main control CPU 72 restarts the process from the beginning. As a result, for example, the system can be protected when a main power switch (not shown) is turned on and off repeatedly within a short time (about 1 to 2 seconds).

  Step S104: Next, the main control CPU 72 permits access to the work area of the RAM 76. Specifically, the RAM protect setting value in the work area is reset (00H). As a result, thereafter, access to the work area of the RAM 76 is permitted.

  Step S105: Also, the main control CPU 72 performs initial setting of a mask register in order to set an interrupt mask. Specifically, a value for enabling the CTC interrupt is stored in the mask register.

  Step S106: The main control CPU 72 refers to the input signal from the previously cleared RAM clear switch and confirms whether or not the RAM clear switch has been operated (switch ON). If the RAM clear switch is not operated (No), step S107 is executed next.

  Step S107: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not backup information is stored in the RAM 76, that is, whether or not a backup validity determination flag is set. If the backup is normally completed in the previous power-off process and the backup validity determination flag (for example, “A55AH”) is set (Yes), then the main control CPU 72 executes step S108.

  Step S108: The main control CPU 72 executes a sum check on the backup information in the RAM 76. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sum-checks all areas of the work area of the RAM 76 (a user work area including a use-prohibited area and a stack area) except the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer. If the result of the sum check is normal (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S109.

Step S109: The main control CPU 72 resets the backup validity determination flag (for example, “0000H”).
Step S110: Also, the main control CPU 72 clears the command waiting for transmission immediately before the previous power-off occurrence.

  Step S111: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect control return process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 instructs the effect control device 124 to return a command (for example, a model designation command, a special symbol probability state designation command, a special figure destination determination effect command, an effect command when the working memory number is increased, and the action memory number. (Decrease effect command, count counter remaining command, special game state designation command, etc.). In response to this, the effect control device 124 performs the effect state (for example, the internal probability state, the effect symbol display mode, the operation memory count effect display mode, the sound output content, and the various lamps being executed at the time of the previous power shutdown. Light emission state, etc.) can be restored.

  Step S112: The main control CPU 72 executes state return processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets various values in the work area of the RAM 76 based on the backup information, and the gaming state (for example, the display state of special symbols, the internal probability state, The operation memory contents, various flag states, random number update states, etc.) are restored. Further, the main control CPU 72 restores the backed up PC register value.

  On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch is operated at power-on (step S106: Yes), when the backup validity determination flag is not set (step S107: No), or when the backup information is not normal. (Step S108: No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to Step S113.

Step S113: The main control CPU 72 clears the stored contents other than the use prohibited area of the RAM 76. As a result, the work area and stack area of the RAM 76 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is stored, the contents are erased.
Step S114: Also, the main control CPU 72 performs initial setting of the RAM 76.

  Step S115: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs a command (command necessary for effect control) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 after the initial setting.

  Step S116: The main control CPU 72 executes a payout control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs an instruction command for starting the payout of prize balls to the payout control device 92.

  Step S117: The main control CPU 72 executes CTC initial setting processing, and performs initial setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) that is a peripheral device. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an interrupt vector register and sets an interrupt count value (for example, 4 ms) in the CTC. As a result, when a CTC interrupt occurs next time, the main control CPU 72 can continue the processing from the program address of the PC register that has been backed up.

  When the above procedure is executed in the reset start process, the main control CPU 72 shifts to the main loop shown in FIG. 11 (connection symbol A → A).

  Step S118, Step S119: The main control CPU 72 executes the power interruption occurrence check process after prohibiting interruption. In this process, the main control CPU 72 performs bit check on the input port of the main power-off detection signal and monitors the occurrence of power-off (decrease in drive voltage). When the power cut-off occurs, the main control CPU 72 clears the output port buffer corresponding to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88, the big prize opening solenoid 97, the probability changing area solenoid 99, etc. Back up the entire contents excluding the sum check buffer and save the sum result value in the sum check buffer. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores the above effective value (for example, “A55AH”) in the backup validity determination flag area, prohibits access to the RAM 76, and stops (NOP) the process. On the other hand, if the power shutoff does not occur, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S120. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU executes the process at the time of the occurrence of power interruption as a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) process.

  Step S120: The main control CPU 72 executes an initial value update random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 increments random numbers for updating (changing) initial values of various software random numbers. In this embodiment, jackpot determined random numbers (hardware random numbers) and various random numbers excluding hit determined random numbers (hardware random numbers) corresponding to ordinary symbols (for example, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach determination random numbers, variation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) Is generated in the program. These software random numbers are updated by a loop counter within a predetermined range in another interrupt process (step S201 in FIG. 13). In this process, the initial value of the loop counter (all The random number of may not be the target). The initial value updating random number is used to randomly change the initial value, and in step S120, the initial value updating random number is updated. The reason why step S120 is executed after the interruption is prohibited in step S118 is that the same process is executed in another interrupt management process (step S202 in FIG. 13). ) To prevent the above). As described above, in the present embodiment, the big hit determined random number and the hit determined random number are hardware random numbers generated by the random number generator 75, and the update cycle is faster than the timer interrupt cycle (for example, several ms). Since it is (for example, several μs), it is not necessary to update the big hit determined random number and the initial value of the hit determined random number.

  Step S121, Step S122: The main control CPU 72 permits the interrupt and executes other random number update processing. The random numbers updated by this processing are random numbers (reach determination random numbers, variation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) that are not related to the determination of the winning type (winning type) among software random numbers. This process is performed in the remaining time when a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main loop and the main control CPU 72 executes another interrupt management process (FIG. 13). The contents of the interrupt management process will be described later.

[Power failure check processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart specifically illustrating a procedure example of the power-off occurrence check process.
Step S130: First, the main control CPU 72 sets a condition for checking the occurrence of power interruption. This check condition can be set as an on-counter value for confirming that the main power-off detection signal is continuously output, for example.

  Step S132: Next, the main control CPU 72 reads the main power-off detection switch input port and confirms whether or not the main power-off detection signal is output (checks a specific bit). Although not particularly illustrated, the main power-off detection switch is mounted on the main controller 70, for example, and this main power-off detection switch monitors the drive voltage supplied from the power control unit 162, and the voltage level is monitored. When the voltage falls below the reference voltage, the main power-off detection signal is output. Note that the main power-off detection switch may be built in the power control unit 162. When the main control CPU 72 confirms that the main power-off detection signal is not output at this time (No), the main control CPU 72 exits this process and returns to the reset start process. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the main power-off detection signal is output (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S134.

  Step S134: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the above check conditions are satisfied. Specifically, for example, 1 is subtracted from the on-counter value set in the previous step S130, and it is confirmed whether or not the result is 0. If the on-counter value is not yet 0 at this time (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to step S132 and reconfirms the main power-off detection switch input port. When the check condition is satisfied by repeating the loop from step S134 to step S132 (step S134: Yes), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S136.

  Step S136: The main control CPU 72, in addition to the output ports corresponding to the normal electric accessory solenoid 88, the big prize opening solenoid 97, and the probability changing region solenoid 99 as described above, the output port corresponding to the test signal terminal and the command control signal. Clear the buffer.

Step S138, Step S140: Next, the main control CPU 72 adds the entire contents excluding the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer in the work area of the RAM 76 in units of 1 byte, and repeats until the addition is completed for all areas. .
Step S142: When the calculation of the sum is completed for all the areas (Step S140: Yes), the main control CPU 72 stores the sum result value in the sum check buffer.

Step S144: Next, the main control CPU 72 stores the valid value in the backup validity determination flag area as described above.
Step S146: Further, the main control CPU 72 stores “01H” indicating access prohibition in the protect value of the RAM 76, and prohibits access to the work area (including the use prohibition area and the stack area) of the RAM 76.
Step S148: Then, the main control CPU 72 enters a standby loop, and stops all other processes in preparation for shutting off the main power supply. After the main power is cut off, the backup power is supplied from a backup power circuit (not shown) (for example, a circuit including a capacitive element mounted on the main controller 70), so the stored contents of the RAM 76 are lost even after the main power is turned off. Held without. The backup power supply circuit may be incorporated in the power supply control unit 162, for example.

  Through the above processing, all the information stored in the work area of the RAM 76 to be backed up (sum added) is retained in the RAM 76 even after the main power is turned off. The stored memory is restored as backup information when the power is turned off after confirming the normality of the checksum in the previous reset start process (FIG. 10).

[Interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing)]
Next, interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing) will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary procedure of interrupt management processing. The main control CPU 72 executes an interrupt management process every predetermined time (for example, several ms) based on the interrupt request signal from the counter / timer circuit. Each procedure will be described below.

  Step S200: First, the main control CPU 72 saves the values of the registers (accumulator A, flag register F, and general-purpose registers B to L) used during execution of the main loop in the save area of the RAM 76. Another value can be written in the registers (A to L) after the value is saved in the interrupt management process.

  Step S201: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a lottery random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the counter for generating various random numbers for lottery. The value of each counter is incremented in the counter area of the RAM 76 and loops within a specified range. Various random numbers include, for example, jackpot symbol random numbers.

  Step S202: The main control CPU 72 executes the initial value update random number update process also here. The content of the process is the same as described above.

  Step S203: The main control CPU 72 executes input processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 inputs various switch signals from an input / output (I / O) port 79. Specifically, the input state of the passage detection signal from the gate switch 78 and the probability changing area switch 95 and the winning detection signal from the middle start winning port switch 80, the right starting winning port switch 82, the count switch 85, and the winning port switch 86. Read (ON / OFF).

  Step S204: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes switch input event processing. In this process, among the switch signals input in the previous input process, the determination of an event occurring during the game is made based on the winning detection signals from the gate switch 78, the middle start winning opening switch 80, and the right starting winning opening switch 82. Depending on the event that occurred, further processing is executed. The specific contents of the switch input event process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  In this embodiment, when a winning detection signal (ON) is input from the middle start winning opening switch 80 or the right starting winning opening switch 82, the main control CPU 72 performs internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, respectively. It is determined that an event that triggers the event (lottery opportunity) has occurred. Further, when a passage detection signal (ON) is input from the gate switch 78, the main control CPU 72 determines that an event serving as a lottery trigger corresponding to the normal symbol has occurred. If it is determined that any event has occurred, the main control CPU 72 executes a process corresponding to each event. Note that processing executed when a winning detection signal is input from the middle start winning opening switch 80 or the right starting winning opening switch 82 will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S205, Step S206: The main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol game process and a normal symbol game process during the interrupt management process. These processes are for specifically proceeding with the game in the pachinko machine 1. Of these, in the special symbol game process (step S205), the main control CPU 72 controls the execution of the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol described above, or the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 34. (2) The variable display and stop display by the special symbol display device 35 are controlled, and the operation of the variable winning device 31 is controlled according to the display result. Details of the special symbol game process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  In the normal symbol game process (step S206), the main control CPU 72 controls the variable display and stop display by the normal symbol display device 33 described above, and operates the variable start winning device 28 according to the display result. Or control. For example, the main control CPU 72 stores a random number (ordinary random number per symbol) acquired in response to the passage of the start gate 20 in the previous switch input event processing (step S204). The random number value is read out from the memory, and it is determined whether or not it falls within a predetermined hit range (operation lottery execution means). When the random number value falls within the hit range, the normal symbol display device 33 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner, and after stopping the normal symbol in a predetermined hit state, the main control CPU 72 switches the normal electric accessory solenoid 88 on. Excitingly activates the variable start winning device 28 (movable piece actuating means). On the other hand, if the random number value is out of the hit range, the main control CPU 72 performs a normal symbol stop display in a manner of deviation after the variable display.

  Step S207: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes prize ball payout processing. In this process, based on the winning detection signals input from the various switches 80, 82, 85, 86 in the previous input process (step S203), a prize ball instruction command for instructing the payout control device 92 the number of prize balls is issued. Output.

  Step S208: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes external information processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sends the above-mentioned external information signals (for example, prize ball information, door opening information, symbol determination number information, jackpot information, start port information, etc.) to the hall computer of the game hall through the external terminal board 160. Store in port output request buffer.

  In this embodiment, among the various external information signals, for example, “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” are output to the outside as jackpot information, so that an external electronic device (data display) connected to the pachinko machine 1 is displayed. Various jackpot information can be provided (external information signal output means). In other words, the jackpot information is divided into a plurality of “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” and output, so that the type of jackpot (winning type) from these combinations can be tabulated and managed by a hall computer (not shown) or internal Recognize changes in the probability state (low probability state or high probability state) or shortened state of symbol variation time, or generate a small hit (a hit where the condition device does not work) that is not classified as a “big hit” even if it is not winning Can be aggregated and managed. Based on the jackpot information, for example, a data display device (not shown) counts and displays the number of jackpot occurrences within the past several business days for each pachinko machine 1, and recognizes whether or not each jackpot is currently hit Or can recognize whether or not each symbol is currently in a shortened state of the symbol variation time. In this external information processing, the main control CPU 72 controls each output state (set of ON or OFF) of “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” in detail.

  Step S209: Further, the main control CPU 72 executes test signal processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates various test signals representing its internal state (for example, normal symbol game management state, special symbol game management state, jackpot, probability variation function in operation, time reduction function in operation). These are stored in the port output request buffer. With this test signal, for example, the internal state of the main control CPU 72 can be tested outside the main controller 70.

  Step S210: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes display output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 performs the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, and the second special symbol. The lighting state of the operation memory lamp 35a, the game state display device 38, etc. is controlled. Specifically, the drive signal stored in the port output request buffer is output to the port in the previous special symbol game process (step S205) or the normal symbol game process (step S206). The drive signal is stored in the port output request buffer as byte data to be applied to each LED. As a result, each LED is driven in a predetermined display mode (a mode of performing symbol variation display, stop display, working memory number display, game state display, etc.).

  Step S211: The main control CPU 72 executes output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs the external information signal (byte data) stored in the port output request buffer in the previous external information processing (step S208). The main control CPU 72 also outputs a port by combining the drive signals, test signals, etc. of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88, the big prize opening solenoid 97 and the probability variation area solenoid 99 stored in the port output request buffer.

  Step S212: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect control output process. In this processing, it is confirmed whether or not there is a command (command necessary for presentation control) that the main control CPU 72 should transmit to the presentation control device 124 in the command buffer. Output port.

  Step S213: The main control CPU 72 clears the port output request buffer stored by the current CTC interrupt.

  In the present embodiment, an example is given in which the processing (game control program module) in steps S205 to S212 is executed as a timer interrupt processing. However, these processing are incorporated in the main loop of the CPU and executed. There are also known programming examples.

  Step S214: When the above processing is completed, the main control CPU 72 stores a value (01H) for designating the end of interrupt in the interrupt program counter, and ends the CTC interrupt.

  Step S215, Step S216: Then, the main control CPU 72 restores the saved values of the registers (A to L) and permits the next CTC interrupt. Thereafter, the main control CPU 72 returns to the main loop (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

[Switch input event processing]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the switch input event process (step S204 in FIG. 13). Each procedure will be described below.

  Step S10: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input (a lottery opportunity is generated) from the middle start winning opening switch 80 corresponding to the first special symbol. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S12 and executes the first special symbol memory update process. Specific processing contents will be further described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, when no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S14.

  Step S14: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input (a lottery opportunity is generated) from the right start winning port switch 82 corresponding to the second special symbol. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S16 and executes the second special symbol memory update process. Here again, the details of the specific processing will be further described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, if there is no input of a winning detection signal (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S18.

  Step S18: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the count switch 85 corresponding to the big winning opening of the variable winning device 31. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S20 and executes a large winning mouth count process. In the big winning opening counting process, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of winning balls to the variable winning device 31 every round during the big hit game. On the other hand, if no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S22.

  Step S22: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not a passage detection signal is input from the gate switch 78 corresponding to the normal symbol. When the input of the passage detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S24 and executes the normal symbol memory update process. In the normal symbol memory update process, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current number of normal symbol working memories is less than the upper limit number (for example, 4), and if it does not reach the upper limit number, obtains a random number per normal symbol To do. Further, the main control CPU 72 increments the normal symbol operation memory number by one. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores the acquired random value per normal symbol in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. On the other hand, when there is no input of the passage detection signal (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S26.

  Step S26: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a detection signal is input from the probability change area switch 95 corresponding to the probability change area provided in the variable winning device 31. When the input of the detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S28 and executes the process at the time of passing through the probability changing region. As the process at the time of passing through the probability changing area, the main control CPU 72 executes a process of setting the value (01H) of the probability variation function operation flag in the flag region of the RAM 76 as a gaming state flag (high probability state transition means, probability variation function operation means) ). This probability variation function activation flag is reset when the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times (170 times) without obtaining a winning result after the end of the big hit game (see step S4650 in FIG. 34). Further, as the process at the time of passing through the probability variation area, the main control CPU 72 generates a probability variation area passing command. The probability variation area passing command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 13). The main control CPU 72 may execute the process at the time of passing through the probability variation area only within a specific effective time (for example, within the time during which the solenoid 99 for the probability variation area is operated during the big hit game). On the other hand, when no detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 12).

[First special symbol memory update process]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the first special symbol memory update process (step S12 in FIG. 14). Hereinafter, the procedure of the first special symbol memory update process will be described in order.

  Step S30: First, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the first special symbol working memory number counter to check whether or not the working memory number is less than the maximum value (for example, 4). The working memory number counter represents the number (the number of sets) of big hit determination random numbers and big hit symbol random numbers stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. Here, the random number storage area of the RAM 76 is divided into eight sections (for example, 2 bytes each) used in common for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and each section has a big hit decision random number and a big hit symbol. Random numbers can be stored one by one. At this time, if the value of the working memory number counter corresponding to the first special symbol has reached the maximum value (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event processing (FIG. 14). On the other hand, if the value of the working memory number counter is less than the maximum value (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S31.

  Step S31: The main control CPU 72 adds one first special symbol working memory number. The first special symbol operation memory number counter is stored, for example, in the operation memory number area of the RAM 76, and the main control CPU 72 increments (+1) the value. Based on the counter value added here, the lighting state of the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is controlled by the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 13).

  Step S32: The main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77 (acquisition of first lottery element, lottery element acquisition means). The random value is acquired by specifying the pin address of the random number generator 75. In the case where the main control CPU 72 performs 8-bit processing, the address designation is performed twice for each upper byte and lower byte. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot determination random number value from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it at the transfer destination address as a jackpot determination random number corresponding to the first special symbol.

  Step S33: Next, the main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM 76. The acquisition of the random number value is also performed by designating the address of the jackpot symbol random number counter area. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot symbol random number value from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it at the transfer destination address as a jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the first special symbol.

  Step S34: Also, the main control CPU 72 sequentially acquires a reach determination random number and a variation pattern determination random number from the variation random number counter area of the RAM 76 as a random value related to the variation condition of the first special symbol (variation pattern determination element acquisition). means). Similarly, these random number values are acquired by designating the address of the random number counter area for variation. Then, when the main control CPU 72 acquires the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number from the designated address, it saves them in the transfer destination address.

  Step S35: The main control CPU 72 transfers the saved jackpot determination random number, jackpot symbol random number, reach determination random number, and variation pattern determination random number to the random number storage area corresponding to the first special symbol, and these random numbers in the empty section in the area Are stored as a set (storage means, lottery element storage means). The order (for example, first to fourth) is set in the plurality of sections. If all the first to fourth sections are empty at this stage, the random numbers are stored in order from the first section. Alternatively, if the first section is already filled and the other second to fourth sections are empty, the random numbers are stored in order from the second section. Note that the random number storage area is read out in a FIFO (First In First Out) format.

  Step S36: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current special game management status (game state) is a big hit. If it is not during the big hit (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the following steps S37 and S38. If it is a big hit (Yes), the main control CPU 72 skips steps S37 and S38 and proceeds to step S38a. The reason why this determination is made in the present embodiment is that the effect of pre-reading is not performed for the incoming ball generated during the big hit.

  Step S37: When the jackpot is not a big hit (Step S36: No), the main control CPU 72 executes an effect determination process at the time of acquisition for the first special symbol. This process determines the result of the internal lottery in advance (before the start of fluctuation) based on the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number of the first special symbol respectively acquired in the previous steps S32 to S34, and thereby the production contents This is for determination (so-called “look ahead”). The specific processing contents will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S38: After returning from the at-acquisition effect determination process, the main control CPU 72 next sets the upper bytes (for example, “B8H”) of the special figure destination determination effect command for the first special symbol. This high-order byte data describes that the command type is “for special figure destination determination effect relating to the first special symbol”. Since the lower byte of the special figure destination determination effect command is set in the previous acquisition effect determination process (step S37), the upper byte is combined with the lower byte, for example. Will be generated.

  Step S38a: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets an effect command at the time of increasing the number of working memories regarding the first special symbol. Specifically, for the preceding value (for example, “BBH”) of the upper byte representing the type of command, a 1-word length in which the increased number of working memories (for example, “01H” to “04H”) is added to the lower byte. A production command is generated. At this time, for the lower byte, the second place is set to “0” by default to indicate that the value is “result (change information) due to increase in number of working memories”. That is, if the lower byte is “01H”, it indicates that the current working memory number has become “01H” as a result of increasing by one from the previous working memory number “00H”. Similarly, if the lower byte is “02H” to “04H”, it is increased by one from the previous working memory numbers “01H” to “03H”, so that the current working memory number is “02H” to “02H”. 04H ". The preceding value “BBH” is a value indicating that the current effect command is the working memory number command for the first special symbol.

  Step S39: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output setting process for the first special symbol. This process is for transmitting the special figure destination determination effect command generated in the previous step S38, the effect command for increasing the number of working memories generated in step S38a, and the start opening winning tone control command to the effect control device 124. (Memory number notification means).

  When the above procedure is completed or the first special symbol operation memory number has reached 4 (step S30: No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 14).

[Second special symbol memory update process]
Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the second special symbol memory update process (step S16 in FIG. 14). Hereinafter, the procedure of the second special symbol memory update process will be described in order.

  Step S40: The main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter to check whether or not the working memory number is less than the maximum value. Similarly to the above, the second special symbol actuated memory number counter represents the number (number of sets) of jackpot determination random numbers and jackpot symbol random numbers stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. At this time, if the value of the second special symbol operation memory number counter reaches the maximum value (for example, 4) (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 14). On the other hand, if the value of the second special symbol operation memory number counter is still less than the maximum value (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S41 and thereafter.

  Step S41: The main control CPU 72 increments the second special symbol working memory number by one (increments the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter). Similarly to the previous step S31 (FIG. 15), the lighting state of the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is controlled in the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 13) based on the counter value added here. Will be.

  Step S42: The main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77 (acquisition of second lottery element, lottery element acquisition means). The method for acquiring the random value is the same as that in step S32 (FIG. 15) described above.

  Step S43: Next, the main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM 76. The method for acquiring the random value is the same as that in step S33 (FIG. 15) described above.

  Step S44: Also, the main control CPU 72 sequentially acquires a reach determination random number and a variation pattern determination random number regarding the variation condition of the second special symbol from the variation random number counter area of the RAM 76 (variation pattern determination element acquisition means). The acquisition of these random values is also performed in the same manner as step S34 (FIG. 15) described above.

  Step S45: The main control CPU 72 transfers the saved jackpot determination random number, jackpot symbol random number, reach determination random number, and variation pattern determination random number to the random number storage area corresponding to the second special symbol, and these random numbers in the empty section in the area Are stored as a set (storage means). The storage method is the same as step S35 (FIG. 15) described above.

  Step S45a: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current game management status (game state) is a big hit. If it is not a big hit (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the following steps S46 and S47. Conversely, if it is a big hit (Yes), the main control CPU 72 skips steps S46 and S47 and proceeds to step S48. The reason why this determination is made in the present embodiment is that the effect of pre-reading is not performed for the same incoming ball that occurred during the big hit.

  Step S46: When it is other than big hit (step S45a: No), next, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect determination process at the time of acquisition for the second special symbol. This process determines the result of the internal lottery in advance (before the start of the change) based on the big hit determination random number and the big hit symbol random number of the second special symbol obtained in the previous steps S42 to S44, respectively, It is for judging. The specific processing contents will be described later.

  Step S47: After returning from the effect determination process at the time of acquisition, the main control CPU 72 sets the upper byte (for example, “B9H”) of the special figure destination determination effect command. This high-order byte data describes that the command type is “for special figure destination determination effect relating to the second special symbol”. Similarly, since the lower byte of the special figure destination determination effect command is set in the previous effect determination processing at the time of acquisition (step S46), for example, one word is synthesized by combining the upper byte with the lower byte. A long command will be generated.

  Step S48: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets an effect command for increasing the number of working memories with respect to the second special symbol. Here, a one-word-length production command in which the increased number of working memories (for example, “01H” to “04H”) is added to the lower byte with respect to the preceding value (for example, “BCH”) representing the command type. Is generated. Similarly, for the second special symbol, the second place of the lower byte is set to “0” by default to indicate that the value is “a result of an increase in the number of working memories (change information)”. it can. The preceding value “BCH” is a value indicating that the current effect command is a working memory number command for the second special symbol.

  Step S49: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output setting process for the second special symbol. As a result, preparation for transmitting a special figure destination determination effect command, an effect command when increasing the number of operating memories, a start opening winning sound control command, and the like regarding the second special symbol to the effect control device 124 is performed (memory number notifying means). . When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 14).

[Acquisition process during acquisition]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of the effect determination process at the time of acquisition. The main control CPU 72 performs this acquisition effect determination process in the first special symbol memory update process and the second special symbol memory update process (step S37 in FIG. 15 and step S46 in FIG. 16) (predetermined determination). Execution means). As described above, this processing is executed for each of the first special symbol (when entering the middle start winning opening 26) and the second special symbol (when entering the variable start winning device 28). Therefore, the following description may correspond to a process related to the first special symbol and a process related to the second special symbol. Hereinafter, the contents of the processing will be described along each procedure.

  Step S50: The main control CPU 72 sets the lower byte (for example, “00H”) of the special figure destination determination effect command (point determination information). The byte data set here represents the standard value of the command (at the time of loss).

  Step S52: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the jackpot determination random number as the first determination random value. The random numbers to be loaded here are those stored in the RAM 76 in the first special symbol memory update process (step S35 in FIG. 15) or the second special symbol memory update process (step S45 in FIG. 16). .

  Step S54: Then, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the loaded random number is outside the range of the winning value (here, the lower limit value or less) (lottery result destination determining means). Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sets a comparison value (lower limit value) in the A register, and subtracts the loaded random number value from this comparison value. The comparison value (lower limit value) is defined in advance according to the winning probability of the internal lottery in the pachinko machine 1. Next, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the calculation result is 0 or a positive value from the value of the flag register, for example. As a result, if the loaded random number is outside the range of the winning value (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S80.

  Step S80: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a variation pattern information preliminary determination process at the time of deviation (variation pattern destination determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates the variation pattern destination determination command described above for the variation time at the time of disconnection. In the variation pattern destination determination command generated here, prior determination information regarding the variation time (or variation pattern number) particularly when the “time reduction function” is activated is reflected. For example, if the current state is when the “time reduction function” is activated, the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the “out-of-reach fluctuation fluctuation (non-shortening fluctuation time)” based on the loaded reach determination random number. Judge whether there is. As a result, when the fluctuation time corresponds to “outlier reach fluctuation (non-shortening fluctuation time)”, the main control CPU 72 generates a fluctuation pattern destination determination command corresponding to “short-time / non-shortening fluctuation time”. In the case of reach variation, it is also possible to determine a “reach group (type of reach)” from the reach mode random number and generate a variation pattern destination determination command from the result. On the other hand, when the fluctuation time does not correspond to the “outlier reach fluctuation (non-shortening fluctuation time)”, the main control CPU 72 generates a fluctuation pattern destination determination command corresponding to the “short / mid-shortening fluctuation time”. Alternatively, if the current state is when the “time reduction function” is inactive (low probability state), the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the “normally out of reach reach fluctuation” based on the loaded reach determination random number. It is determined whether or not. As a result, when the fluctuation time corresponds to “normally deviation reach fluctuation”, the main control CPU 72 generates a fluctuation pattern destination determination command corresponding to “normally deviation reach fluctuation time”. On the other hand, when the fluctuation time does not correspond to “normally deviation reach fluctuation”, the main control CPU 72 generates a fluctuation pattern destination determination command corresponding to “normal deviation fluctuation time”. Further, the variation pattern destination determination command generated here is set in the transmission buffer in the effect command output setting process (steps S39 and S49) as described above. In this process, the main control CPU 72 may generate a change pattern destination determination command for the change pattern at the time of small hit, similarly to the above-described process at the time of loss.

  When the above procedure is executed, the main control CPU 72 ends the acquisition-time effect determination process after executing the determination result management process in step S82, and the caller's first special symbol memory update process (FIG. 14) or the second special symbol. The process returns to the storage update process (FIG. 15). On the other hand, if it is determined in the previous step S54 that the loaded random number is not outside the range of the winning value but within the range (step S54: No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S56.

  Step S56: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set. The probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set when there is a winning value among the jackpot determination random numbers stored so far, although the fluctuation has not yet started. Specifically, if there is a winning value for the jackpot determination random number stored so far, the jackpot symbol random number paired with this is “probability region long open symbol (16 round symbol 2-16 round symbol 4)” For example, “A0H” is set in the probability state schedule flag. This value represents a flag value for setting as a schedule that a high probability state is to be set in advance determination (prefetching determination) of the jackpot determined random number acquired after the jackpot determined random number. On the other hand, if there is a winning value in the jackpot decision random number stored so far, and the jackpot symbol random number paired with this corresponds to "non-probable (normal) symbol", the probability state For example, “01H” is set in the schedule flag. This value represents a flag value for setting as a schedule that a normal (low) probability state is set in advance determination (prefetching determination) of the big hit determination random number acquired after this big hit determination random number. If the winning value does not exist in the big hit determination random numbers stored so far, the flag value is reset (00H). Further, the value of the probability state schedule flag is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76, for example. Here, an example is given in which the advance hit determination is strictly performed using the “probability state schedule flag”. However, when the advance hit determination is simply performed based on the current probability state, step S56 and the subsequent steps are performed. Step S58, step S60, step S62, step S76, etc. may be omitted.

  If the probability state schedule flag has not yet been set (step S56: No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S66.

  Step S66: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets the comparison value for the next low probability (normal time) in the A register. The low probability comparison value is also defined in advance according to the winning probability at the low probability in the pachinko machine 1.

  Step S68: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the “current probability state flag”. This probability state flag indicates whether or not the current internal state has a high probability (probably changing), and is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76. If the current probability state is a high probability (probably changing), the value “01H” is set as the state flag, and if the current probability state is low (normally), the value of the state flag is reset (“00H”). ").

  Step S70: Then, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the loaded current special symbol probability state flag does not represent a high probability (≠ 01H), and if the result indicates a high probability (No Then, step S64 is executed.

  Step S64: The main control CPU 72 sets a comparative value for high probability. As a result, the low-probability comparison value set in the previous step S66 is rewritten. The high probability comparison value is defined in advance according to the winning probability at the high probability in the pachinko machine 1.

  As described above, when the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is not yet set and the current internal state is high probability, the comparison value is rewritten for high probability and the next step S72 is performed. Will be executed. On the other hand, when it is confirmed in the previous step S70 that the current probability state flag does not represent a high probability (Yes), the main control CPU 72 skips step S64 and executes the next step S72.

  Step S72: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the random number loaded in the previous step S52 is out of the winning value range (lottery result destination determination means). That is, the main control CPU 72 subtracts the jackpot determination random number value from the comparison value set for each state. Similarly, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the calculation result is a negative value (<0) from the value of the flag register, and if the result is that the loaded random number is outside the range of the winning value (Yes) ), The main control CPU 72 executes the above-described variation pattern information preliminary determination process (step S80). On the other hand, if the loaded random number is not outside the range of the winning value but is within the range (No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S74.

  Step S74: The main control CPU 72 executes a jackpot symbol type determination process. This process is for determining the big hit type (winning type) at that time based on the big hit symbol random number paired with the big hit decision random number. For example, the main control CPU 72 loads the jackpot symbol random number for each symbol stored in the first special symbol memory update process (step S35 in FIG. 15) or the second special symbol memory update process (step S45 in FIG. 16). Then, the calculation using the comparison value is executed in the same manner as in step S54 described above, and from the result, the “probable variation area short open symbol (16 round symbol 1)” or “probability variable region long open symbol (16 round symbol 2) is selected. To 16 round symbols 4) ”. The main control CPU 72 stores the determination result at this time as a special symbol destination determination value, and proceeds to the next step S76.

  Step S76: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result. Specifically, when the special symbol tip determination value stored in the previous step S74 represents “probability variation area short open symbol”, the main control CPU 72 sets the value “01H” in the probability state schedule flag. On the other hand, when the special symbol destination determination value indicates “probability variation area long open symbol”, the main control CPU 72 sets the value “A0H” in the probability state schedule flag. As a result, in the subsequent processing, it is determined that “flag set has been completed” in step S56.

  Step S78: The main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol destination determination value stored in the previous step S74 as the lower byte of the special symbol destination determination effect command. As the special symbol destination determination value, for example, “01H” is set when it corresponds to “probability variation area short release symbol”, and “A0H” is set when it corresponds to “probability variation region long release symbol”. In any case, by setting the lower byte data here, the standard lower byte data “00H” set in the previous step S50 is rewritten.

  Step S79: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit hour variation pattern information prior determination process (variation pattern destination determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates the above-described variation pattern destination determination command for the variation time at the big hit. In the variation pattern destination determination command generated here, for example, prior determination information related to the reach variation time (or variation pattern number) at the time of big hit is reflected. Further, the variation pattern destination determination command generated here is set in the transmission buffer in the effect command output setting process (steps S39 and S49) as described above.

  The above is the procedure before the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set (before the internal first hit). On the other hand, when the probability state schedule flag is set through the previous step S76, the following procedure is executed. However, when the previous hit determination is performed only with the current probability state as described above, it is not necessary to execute the following step S56, step S58, step S60, step S62, and step S76.

  Step S56: When the main control CPU 72 confirms that a value has already been set in the probability state schedule flag (Yes), it next executes step S58.

  Step S58: The main control CPU 72 first sets a low probability (normal time) comparison value in the A register.

  Step S60: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads a “probability state schedule flag”. The probability state schedule flag is for setting a probability state in a subsequent determination based on the immediately preceding determination result as described above, and is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76. . If the probability state based on the immediately preceding destination determination result is scheduled to shift to a high probability (probability change), “A0H” is set as the value of the probability state schedule flag as described above. If the probability state based on is scheduled to return to a low probability (normal), “01H” is set as the value of the probability state schedule flag.

  Step S62: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the loaded probability state schedule flag does not represent a high-probability schedule (≠ 01H), and if the result indicates a high-probability schedule ( No) Next, step S64 is executed, and a comparative value for high probability is set.

  As described above, when the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is already set and the value is a high probability, the next step S72 and subsequent steps after rewriting the comparison value for the high probability. Will be executed. On the other hand, when it is confirmed in the previous step S62 that the probability state schedule flag does not represent a schedule with a high probability but a schedule with a normal (low) probability (Yes), the main control CPU 72 performs a step. S64 is skipped and the subsequent step S72 and subsequent steps are executed. Thus, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make a prior jackpot determination in consideration of subsequent changes in internal state (normal probability state → high probability state, high probability state → normal probability state) based on the previous determination result. .

  When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the first special symbol memory update process (FIG. 15) or the second special symbol memory update process (FIG. 16).

[Special design game processing]
Next, the details of the special symbol game process executed in the interrupt management process (FIG. 13) will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the special symbol game process. The special symbol game process includes an execution selection process (step S1000), a special symbol change pre-process (step S2000), a special symbol change process (step S3000), a special symbol stop display process (step S4000), and a bonus game variable winning device. This is a configuration including a subroutine (program module) group of a management process (step S5000) and a small winning time variable winning device management process (step S6000). First, the basic flow of the special symbol game process will be described along each process.

  Step S1000: In the execution selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S2000 to S5000) from the “jump table”. For example, the main control CPU 72 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the special symbol game process as the return address in the stack pointer.

  Which process is selected as the next jump destination differs depending on the progress of the process performed so far (special symbol game management status). For example, if the special symbol has not yet started changing display (special symbol game management status: 00H), the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation pre-processing (step S2000) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation pre-processing has already been completed (special symbol game management status: 01H), the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation processing (step S3000) as the next jump destination, and the special symbol variation is in progress. If the process has been completed (special symbol game management status: 02H), the special symbol stop displaying process (step S4000) is selected as the next jump destination. In this embodiment, the jump destination address is specified by the “jump table” and the process is selected. However, apart from such a selection method, a “process flag”, a “process selection flag”, or the like is used. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU selects a process to be executed next. In such a programming example, the CPU CALLs each process in a single way, and at the top step, the conditional branch (continuation / return) is performed by referring to the flag one by one. However, in the selection method of this embodiment, the main control There is no need for the CPU 72 to call each process one by one.

  Step S2000: In the special symbol variation pre-processing, the main control CPU 72 performs an operation to prepare conditions for starting the variation display of the special symbol. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S3000: In the special symbol variation processing, the main control CPU 72 performs drive control of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 while counting the variation timer. Specifically, an ON or OFF drive signal (1 byte data) is output for each segment and dot (0th to 7th) of the 7-segment LED. The pattern of the drive signal changes with the passage of time, whereby a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

  Step S4000: In the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 controls the drive of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. Similarly, an ON or OFF drive signal is output for each segment and dot of the 7-segment LED. However, the pattern of the drive signal is constant, whereby a special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Step S5000: The jackpot variable winning device management process is selected when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a big-hit manner in the previous special symbol stop display process. For example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a 16-round big hit mode, an opportunity to shift from a normal state until then to a big hit gaming state (a special gaming state advantageous to the player) occurs. During the big hit game, the jump destination is set in the big win time variable winning device management process in the previous execution selection process (step S1000), and the special symbol variation display is not performed. In the big win variable winning device management processing, the big winning opening solenoid 97 is set for a predetermined time (for example, up to 29 seconds or until nine game balls are counted) for a predetermined number of continuous operations (for example, 16 times). The variable winning device 31 is opened / closed in a predetermined pattern (continuous operation of the special electric accessory). In the meantime, by allowing the variable winning device 31 to win the game balls intensively, the player is given an opportunity to collect a lot of prize balls (special game executing means). Note that the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 31 at the time of the big hit is referred to as “round”, and if the total number of continuous operations is 16 times, these may be collectively referred to as “16 rounds”. In the present embodiment, the variable winning device 31 is opened and closed from the first round to the 16th round. In the present embodiment, only 16 round big hits are provided as big hit types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and big hits having other round numbers may be set. Moreover, about 16 round big hits and other big hits, a plurality of winning types (winning symbols) may be provided therein.

  Further, when the main control CPU 72 sets a big winning opening opening pattern (number of rounds, number of opening / closing operations per round, opening time, etc.) in the big winning variable winning device management process, the opening / closing of the variable winning device 31 for one round is set. Each time the operation is completed, the value of the round number counter is incremented by one. The value of the round number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a round number command representing the value of the round number counter. The round number command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 13). When the value of the round number counter reaches the set number of continuous operations, the main control CPU 72 ends the big hit game (big player) only for that round.

  When the big hit game ends, the main control CPU 72 changes the state after the big hit game (high probability state, time reduction state) based on the game state flag (probability variation function operation flag, time reduction function operation flag) ( High probability time shortening state transition means). In the “high probability state”, the probability variation function is activated, and the winning probability in the internal lottery becomes, for example, about ten times higher than usual (specific game state transition means, high probability state transition means, high probability state setting means). Further, in the “time reduction state”, the time reduction function is activated, and the normal symbol operation lottery has a high probability as described above, and the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened and the opening time of the variable start winning device 28 is reduced. Is extended and the number of times of opening increases (so-called electric Chu support is performed). Note that the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state” may be transferred to only one of them in terms of control, or may be transferred in accordance with both of them.

  Step S6000: The small winning hour variable winning device management process is selected when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the small winning manner in the special symbol stop display process. For example, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small hit state, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the small hit gaming state occurs. During the small hit game, the jump destination is set in the small hit prize variable winning device management process in the previous execution selection process (step S1000), and the special symbol variation display is not performed. In the small hit game, the variable winning device 31 opens and closes a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) for a predetermined opening time (for example, 0.1 seconds), but hardly receives a prize at the big winning opening.

[Multiple winning types]
In the present embodiment, for the above “16 round jackpot”, for example, (1) “16 round jackpot 1”, (2) “16 round jackpot 2”, (3) “16 round jackpot 3”, (4) “16 rounds big hit 4” is provided. However, a big hit other than 16 rounds may be set.

  The winning type corresponds to the type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed at the time of winning. For example, “16 round jackpot 1” corresponds to the jackpot of “16 round symbol 1”, “16 round jackpot 2” corresponds to the jackpot of “16 round symbol 2”, “16 round jackpot 3” corresponds to “16 rounds” Corresponding to jackpot of symbol 3 "16 round jackpot 4" corresponds to jackpot of "16 round symbol 4". Therefore, hereinafter, the “winning type” will be appropriately referred to as “winning symbol”.

FIG. 19 is a list showing the contents of the jackpot round for each winning symbol.
The winning column is shown in the left column of the figure, and the number of rounds is shown in the upper part of the figure. The winning symbols include “16-round symbol 1”, “16-round symbol 2”, “16-round symbol 3”, and “16-round symbol 4”.

  Also, “A” in the figure corresponds to the A pattern (non-specific winning type sorting operation pattern), “B” corresponds to the B pattern (specific winning type sorting operation pattern), and “C” is It corresponds to the C pattern (special winning type sorting operation pattern and special winning type opening / closing operation pattern), and “D” corresponds to the D pattern (special winning type sorting operation pattern). Details of each pattern will be described later.

[16 round symbols 1]
When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the “16 round symbol 1” mode during the special symbol stop display process, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state occurs (special game executing means). In this case, based on the A pattern, the large winning opening of the variable winning device 31 is opened once for a sufficiently long time from the first round (for example, an opening time of 20 seconds) until the 16th round. continue. For this reason, the big hit game of “16 round symbols 1” gives 16 rounds of award (prize balls) to the player. If it falls under “16 Round Symbol 1”, even if the “Time Reduction Function” is inactive in the previous game, by operating the “Time Reduction Function” after the big hit game, A privilege to shift to the “shortened state” is given to the player. Note that the large winning opening of the variable winning device 31 is closed without waiting for the longest opening time to elapse when a predetermined number of times (for example, 9 times = 9 game balls) is won in one round.

[16 round symbols 2]
When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the “16 round symbol 2” mode during the special symbol stop display process, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state occurs (special game executing means). In this case, based on the A pattern, the large winning opening of the variable prize winning device 31 is opened once each over a sufficiently long time (for example, an opening time of 20 seconds) from the first round until the 15th round. continue. In the 16th round, based on the B pattern, the variable winning device 31 performs short-term opening and long-term opening.

  When the variable winning device 31 operates based on the B pattern, the game ball may pass through the probability variation area. Then, when the game ball passes through the probability variation area arranged inside the variable winning device 31, the “probability variation function” is activated after the end of the big hit game, and the privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is given to the player. To be granted.

  Also, if it falls under “16 round symbol 2”, regardless of whether or not the probability variation area has passed, even if the “time reduction function” is inactive in the previous game, By operating the “time reduction function”, a privilege to shift to the “time reduction state” is given to the player.

[16 round symbols 3]
When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the “16 round symbol 3” mode in the special symbol stop display process, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state occurs (special game executing means). In this case, based on the A pattern, the large winning opening of the variable prize winning device 31 is opened once each over a sufficiently long time (for example, an opening time of 20 seconds) from the first round until the 15th round. continue. In the 16th round, based on the C pattern, the variable winning device 31 performs a plurality of short-term releases.

  When the variable winning device 31 operates based on the C pattern, the game ball may pass through the probability variation area. Then, when the game ball passes through the probability variation area arranged inside the variable winning device 31, the “probability variation function” is activated after the end of the big hit game, and the privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is given to the player. To be granted.

  In the case of “16 round symbol 3”, even if the “time reduction function” is inactive in the previous game regardless of whether or not the probability variation area has passed, By operating the “time reduction function”, a privilege to shift to the “time reduction state” is given to the player.

[16 round symbols 4]
When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the “16 round symbol 4” mode in the special symbol stop display process, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state occurs (special game executing means). In this case, based on the A pattern, the large winning opening of the variable winning device 31 is opened once for a sufficiently long time (for example, 20 seconds opening time) from the first round until the seventh round. continue. And in the 8th round, based on D pattern, the variable prize-winning apparatus 31 performs short-term opening and long-term opening. After that, based on the A pattern, the large winning opening of the variable winning device 31 is opened once for a sufficiently long time (for example, opening time of 20 seconds) from the 9th round, and this continues until the 16th round. To do.

  When the variable winning device 31 is operated based on the D pattern, the game ball may pass through the probability variation area. Then, when the game ball passes through the probability variation area arranged inside the variable winning device 31, the “probability variation function” is activated after the end of the big hit game, and the privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is given to the player. To be granted.

  Also, if it falls under “16 round symbol 4”, even if the “time reduction function” is inactive in the previous game regardless of whether or not the probability variation area has passed, By operating the “time reduction function”, a privilege to shift to the “time reduction state” is given to the player.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the 16th round (specific round) is the probability variation judge round, but when it corresponds to “16th round symbol 4”, the eighth round is the probability variation judge round. .

  In the case of “16 round symbol 1”, the 16th probability variation judge round is a non-probability variation round, and in the case of “16 round symbol 2”, the 16th probability variation judge round is a probability variation round. Also, if it falls under “16th round symbol 3”, the 16th round probability change judge round becomes a non-variable round or probability round, and if it falls under “16th round symbol 4”, the 8th round probability round judge round becomes a probability round. It becomes.

  In any case, if the winning symbol corresponds to one of the above “16 round symbols 2” to “16 round symbols 4” and the game ball passes through the probability changing area during the big hit game, the winning symbol is displayed after the big hit game ends. A privilege for shifting the state to the “high probability time reduction state” is given to the player. In addition, in the “high probability time shortened state”, an internal lottery is won, and the winning symbol at that time corresponds to any of “16 round symbol 2” to “16 round symbol 4”, and a game ball during the big hit game After passing through the probability variation area, the “high probability time reduction state” is continued (restarted) even after the big hit game ends.

  On the other hand, if the winning symbol corresponds to the above “16 round symbol 1”, the game ball will not pass through the probability variation area during the big hit game, so the internal state shifts to the “low probability time shortened state” after the big hit game ends. To do. In addition, even if the winning symbol corresponds to any of the above “16 round symbols 2” to “16 round symbols 4”, if the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area during the big hit game, the internal state after the big hit game ends. Shifts to the “low probability time reduction state”.

[Small hits]
Further, in the present embodiment, small wins are provided as winning types other than non-winning. When winning a small winning game, a small winning game is performed separately from the big winning game, and the variable winning device 31 is opened and closed (special game executing means). That is, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small-hit manner in the special symbol stop-displaying process, the small-hit game (the game in which the variable winning device 31 operates) in the normal probability state or the high probability state. ) Is executed. In such a small hit game, the variable winning device 31 opens and closes a predetermined number of times (for example, twice), but hardly wins a big winning opening. In addition, even if the small hit game ends, the “probability variation function” does not operate, and the “time reduction function” does not operate, so the “probability state” or “time reduction state” The privilege to be transferred is not granted (it is not a prerequisite for that). Also, even if you win a small hit in the “high probability state”, the “high probability state” will not end after the small hit game ends. The “time reduction state” does not end after the winning game ends (except when the upper limit is reached). In the present embodiment, the game specification for setting a small hit is used, but it may be a game specification for not setting a small hit.

  FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing details of the operation of the variable winning device 31 based on the A pattern. Hereinafter, a description will be given along a time series.

[Big prize opening solenoid]
In FIG. 20, (A): The big prize opening solenoid 97 is turned on simultaneously with the start of the round (time t1: first time), and the big prize opening solenoid 97 is turned off after 20 seconds (time t10).

[Probability solenoid]
In FIG. 20, (B): Simultaneously with the start of the round (time t1: first time), the probability variation region solenoid 99 is turned ON, and after 0.1 seconds have elapsed (time t2: second time), the probability variation region solenoid 99 is turned on. It becomes OFF. Then, after 23 seconds have elapsed from the start of the round (time t11: third time), the probability variation region solenoid 99 is turned on again, and when the round ends (when the closing effective time ends), the probability variation region solenoid 99 is turned off. (Time t12: fourth time).

  In the case of the A pattern, the probability variation area solenoid 99 is turned on simultaneously with the start of the round, but is turned off after the elapse of 0.1 seconds, so that the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area. From time t11 to time t12, the program is set so that the probability variation region solenoid 99 is turned on, but in practice, the big prize opening solenoid 97 is turned off at time t10 and the next round is started. Because of the transition, there is a low possibility that the probability variation region solenoid 99 will be turned on at time t11. Note that the time from when the game ball enters the variable winning device 31 until it reaches the probability variation area is at least 1 second.

  FIG. 21 is a timing chart showing details of the operation of the variable winning device 31 based on the B pattern. Hereinafter, a description will be given along a time series.

[Big prize opening solenoid]
In FIG. 21, (A): The big prize opening solenoid 97 is turned on simultaneously with the start of the round (time t1), and the big prize opening solenoid 97 is turned off after the elapse of 0.1 seconds (time t2). Then, 23 seconds after the start of the round (time t11), the big prize opening solenoid 97 is turned on, and after 28.9 seconds (time t12), the big prize opening solenoid 97 is turned off.

[Probability solenoid]
In FIG. 21, (B): The probability variation region solenoid 99 is turned ON simultaneously with the start of the round (time t1), and the probability variation region solenoid 99 is turned OFF after 0.1 seconds (time t2). Then, after the elapse of 23 seconds from the start of the round (time t11), the probability variation region solenoid 99 is turned on again, and when the round ends (when the closing effective time ends), the probability variation region solenoid 99 is turned off (time t12). ).

  In the case of the B pattern, the probability variation area solenoid 99 is turned on simultaneously with the start of the round, but is turned off after the elapse of 0.1 seconds, so that it is assumed that the game ball has entered the variable winning device 31 at the first short-term release. However, at this time, the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area.

  However, in the case of the B pattern, after 23 seconds have elapsed from the start of the round (time t11), the big prize opening solenoid 97 and the probability variation area solenoid 99 are turned ON again, and the game ball is normally launched in order to maintain long-term release. As long as the game ball continues, the game ball passes through the probability variation area.

  FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing details of the operation of the variable winning device 31 based on the C pattern. Hereinafter, a description will be given along a time series.

[Big prize opening solenoid]
In FIG. 22, (A): The big prize opening solenoid 97 is turned on simultaneously with the start of the round (time t1), and the big prize opening solenoid 97 is turned off after the elapse of 0.1 seconds (time t2). Then, after 23 seconds have elapsed from the start of the round (time t11), the short winning opening solenoid 97 is turned on three times and the special winning opening solenoid 97 is turned off after one second, for example, three times.

[Probability solenoid]
In FIG. 22, (B): The probability variation region solenoid 99 is turned ON simultaneously with the start of the round (time t1), and the probability variation region solenoid 99 is turned OFF after 0.1 seconds (time t2). Then, after the elapse of 23 seconds from the start of the round (time t11), the probability variation region solenoid 99 is turned on again, and when the round ends (when the closing effective time ends), the probability variation region solenoid 99 is turned off (time t12). ).

  In the case of the C pattern, the probability variation area solenoid 99 is turned ON simultaneously with the start of the round, but is turned OFF after the elapse of 0.1 seconds, so that it is assumed that the game ball has entered the variable winning device 31 at the first short-term release. However, at this time, the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area.

  However, in the case of the C pattern, after 23 seconds have elapsed from the start of the round (time t11), the big prize opening solenoid 97 is turned ON three times for a short period (for example, 1 second), and the probability variation region solenoid 99 is opened for a long time. In order to maintain, if it is lucky, the game ball passes through the probability variation area.

  FIG. 23 is a timing chart showing details of the operation of the variable winning device 31 based on the D pattern. Hereinafter, a description will be given along a time series.

[Big prize opening solenoid]
In FIG. 23, (A): The big prize opening solenoid 97 is turned on simultaneously with the start of the round (time t1), and the big prize opening solenoid 97 is turned off after 3.0 seconds (time t3). Then, 23 seconds after the start of the round (time t11), the big prize opening solenoid 97 is turned on, and after 28.9 seconds (time t12), the big prize opening solenoid 97 is turned off.

[Probability solenoid]
In FIG. 23B, the probability variation region solenoid 99 is turned ON simultaneously with the start of the round (time t1), and the probability variation region solenoid 99 is turned OFF after 0.1 seconds (time t2). Then, after the elapse of 23 seconds from the start of the round (time t11), the probability variation region solenoid 99 is turned on again, and when the round ends (when the closing effective time ends), the probability variation region solenoid 99 is turned off (time t12). ).

  In the case of the D pattern, the probability variation area solenoid 99 is turned on simultaneously with the start of the round, but is turned off after the elapse of 0.1 seconds, so that it is assumed that the game ball has entered the variable winning device 31 at the first short-term release. However, at this time, the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area.

  However, in the case of the D pattern, after 23 seconds have elapsed from the start of the round (time t11), the big prize opening solenoid 97 and the probability variation area solenoid 99 are turned on again, and the game ball is normally launched in order to maintain long-term release. As long as the game ball continues, the game ball passes through the probability variation area.

  In the case of the D pattern, since the big prize opening solenoid 97 is turned on for 3.0 seconds simultaneously with the start of the round (time t1), game balls that do not reach the specified number (9) are given to the variable prize winning device 31. You can enter. Thereby, it is possible to give an impression to the player as if the player is operating in the A pattern at the beginning.

  19 to 23 are stored in the operation pattern selection table of the ROM 74 (specific winning type distribution operation pattern defining means, non-specific winning type distribution operation pattern defining means). Special winning type sorting operation pattern defining means, special winning type sorting operation pattern defining means, special winning type opening / closing operation pattern defining means). The main control CPU 72 can control the variable winning device 31 by referring to the operation pattern selection table at the time of big hit.

[Special symbol change pre-treatment]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the special symbol variation pre-processing. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S2100: First, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the first special symbol working memory number or the second special symbol working memory number remains (greater than 0). This confirmation can be made with reference to the value of the working memory number counter stored in the RAM 76. When the number of working memories of both the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 executes a demonstration setting process in step S2500.

  Step S2500: In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates a demonstration effect command. The demonstration effect command is output to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 13). When the demo setting process is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. At the time of return, it returns to the end address as described above (and so on).

  On the other hand, if the value of the working memory number counter of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is greater than 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2200.

  Step S2200: The main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol storage area shift process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 preferentially reads out the lottery random numbers (big hit determination random number, big hit symbol random number) stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76, which corresponds to the second special symbol. At this time, if random numbers are stored in two or more sections, the main control CPU 72 reads and erases (consumes) the random numbers in order from the first section, and then moves (shifts) the remaining random numbers one by one to the previous section. ) The read random number is stored, for example, in another temporary storage area. When the random number corresponding to the second special symbol is not stored, the main control CPU 72 reads the random number corresponding to the first special symbol and stores it in the temporary storage area. Each random number stored in the temporary storage area is used for internal lottery in the next jackpot determination process. As a result, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially performed over the first special symbol. In addition, the program which reads a random number in the order memorize | stored simply may be sufficient, without providing the priority order according to such special symbols. Further, in this processing, the main control CPU 72 subtracts one value from the working memory number counter (the one of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, which has been subjected to the random number shift) stored in the RAM 76, and subtracts it. The later value is set to “Number of working memories at start of change”. Thereby, the display mode of the number stored by the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a or the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a changes (decreases by 1) in the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 13). . When the procedure so far is finished, the main control CPU 72 then executes step S2300.

  Step S2300: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit determination process (internal lottery). In this process, the main control CPU 72 first sets a range of the big hit value and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range (internal lottery execution means). The range of the jackpot value set at this time is different between the normal probability state and the high probability state (when the probability variation function is activated). In the high probability state, the range of the jackpot value is expanded to about 10 times that of the normal probability state. The If the random value read at this time is included in the range of the big hit value, the main control CPU 72 sets the big hit flag (01H), and then proceeds to step S2400.

  When the above big hit flag is not set, the main control CPU 72 sets the range of the small hit value next in the same big hit determination process, and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range (lottery execution). means). The “small hit” here is other than non-winning (out of), but is different from “big hit”. In other words, “big hit” generates an opportunity (game milestone) to shift to the above “high probability state” or “time reduction state”, but “small hit” does not generate such an opportunity. However, “small winning” is positioned as satisfying the condition for operating the variable winning device 31 as in “big winning”. The range of the small hit value set at this time may be different between the normal probability state and the high probability state (when the probability variation function is activated), or may be the same. In any case, if the read random number value is included in the range of the small hit value, the main control CPU 72 sets the small hit flag, and then proceeds to step S2400. As described above, in the present embodiment, as the hit range corresponding to other than the non-winning, the range of the big hit value and the small hit value is defined in advance in the program. Each of them may be written in the ROM 74, read out, and the big hit determination may be performed while comparing with the random value.

  Step S2400: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not a value (01H) is set for the big hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the jackpot flag (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2402.

  Step S2402: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not a value (01H) is set in the small hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the small hit flag (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2404. The main control CPU 72 may determine the big hit (for example, 01H is set) or the small hit (for example, 0AH is set) according to the value of the common hit flag without separately preparing the big hit flag and the small hit flag.

  Step S2404: The main control CPU 72 executes an off-time stop symbol determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets stop symbol number data at the time of disconnection by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of losing) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 13).

  In this embodiment, since the 7-segment LED is used for the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35, for example, the display mode of the stop symbol at the time of disconnection is always set to one segment (the center It is possible to fix the stop symbol number data to one value (for example, 64H) by keeping only the lighting display of the bar "-"). In this case, the storage capacity used in the program can be reduced, the processing load on the main control CPU 72 can be reduced, and the processing speed can be improved.

  Step S2405: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a deviation variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the fluctuation pattern number at the time of deviation for the special symbol (fluctuation pattern selection means). The variation pattern number is used to distinguish the variation display type (pattern) of the special symbol or to correspond to the variation time required for the variation display. Since the fluctuation time at the time of loss differs depending on whether or not it is the above “time reduction state”, in this process, the main control CPU 72 loads the gaming state flag and the current state is “time reduction state”. Check if it exists. In the “time reduction state”, except for the case where reach fluctuation is basically performed, the fluctuation time at the time of disconnection is set to a shortened time (for example, about 2.0 seconds) (shortening fluctuation time determination means) ). In addition, even if not in the “time shortening state”, the fluctuation time at the time of losing is based on, for example, “the number of operating memories at the start of fluctuation display (0 to 3)” set in step S2200, except when the reach fluctuation occurs (For example, the number of working memories at the start of variable display 0 to about 12.5 seconds, the number of operating memories at the start of variable display 1 to about 8 seconds, the number of operating memories at the start of variable display 2 to 5 → About 3 seconds, the number of working memories at the start of variable display is 3 → 2.5 seconds). Note that the symbol stop display time at the time of disconnection is constant (for example, about 0.5 seconds) regardless of the variation pattern. The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined fluctuation time (at the time of disconnection) in the fluctuation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time at the time of disconnection in the stop symbol display timer.

  In the present embodiment, when the result of the internal lottery is a non-winning result, for example, a “reach effect” is generated and the control is performed so that the “reach effect” is not generated. It is said. The “variation pattern selection table at the time of loss” preliminarily defines variation patterns corresponding to a plurality of types of effects such as “non-reach effect” and “reach effect”. One of the fluctuation patterns is selected from the inside. The reach production includes various reach production such as normal reach production, long reach production, super reach production, and the like.

[Example of variation pattern selection table for loss]
FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern selection table (low probability non-time shortened state) at the time of loss.
This selection table is a table that is used at the time of losing in the low probability non-time shortened state (in the case of non-winning) (variation pattern defining means). In addition, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are stored as a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. “1” to “8” of “variation pattern number” are assigned to each “comparison value”.

  Fluctuation pattern numbers “1” to “5” correspond to fluctuation patterns that are out of reach without performing a reach effect, and fluctuation pattern numbers “6” to “8” are fluctuation patterns that are out of reach after reaching. It corresponds. The variation pattern selection table may have different table contents depending on the number of operation memories at the start of variation (the same applies hereinafter).

  Here, the length of the set fluctuation time is greatly different between the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern. That is, the “non-reach variation pattern” basically corresponds to a short variation time (for example, about 3.0 seconds to 12.0 seconds depending on the number of working memories), whereas the “reach variation pattern” This corresponds to a long fluctuation time (for example, about 30 seconds to 150 seconds) more than twice as long.

  Then, the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value, The corresponding variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determining means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "is compared with the random value. In this case, since the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 selects “2” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern selection table at the time of loss (low probability time reduction state).
This selection table is a table that is used at the time of losing in the low probability time shortened state (when it corresponds to non-winning) (fluctuation pattern defining means). In addition, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are stored as a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. “21” to “28” of “variation pattern number” are assigned to each “comparison value”.

  Variation pattern numbers “21” to “25” correspond to variation patterns that are out of reach without performing a reach effect, and variation pattern numbers “26” to “28” are variation patterns that are out of reach after reaching. It corresponds. However, since the variation pattern numbers “21” to “25” are non-reach variations due to time shortening variations, a shortened variation time (for example, about 2.0 seconds) is set as the variation time in the normal state. .

  The main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the comparison value. A variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determination means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "is compared with the random value. In this case, since the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 selects “22” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern selection table at the time of loss (high probability time reduction state).
This selection table is a table that is used at the time of losing in the high probability time shortened state (when it corresponds to non-winning) (fluctuation pattern defining means). In addition, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are stored as a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. “41” to “48” of “variation pattern number” are assigned to each “comparison value”.

  The variation pattern numbers “41” to “45” correspond to variation patterns that are out of reach without performing the reach effect, and the variation pattern numbers “46” to “48” are variation patterns that are out of reach after reaching. It corresponds. However, the fluctuation pattern numbers “41” to “45” are fluctuation times that are extremely shortened as the fluctuation time in the normal state (for example, about 0.5 seconds) in order to realize high-speed fluctuation in the high probability time reduction state. Is set.

  The main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the comparison value. A variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determination means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "is compared with the random value. In this case, since the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 selects “42” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

[See Fig. 24: Special symbol change pre-processing]
The above steps S2404 and S2405 are control procedures when the big hit determination result is out of place (in the case other than non-winning), but the determination result is a big hit (step S2400: Yes) or a small hit (step S2402: Yes). The main control CPU 72 executes the following procedure. First, the case of jackpot will be described.

  Step S2410: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit stop symbol determination process (winning type determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of the winning symbol (stop symbol number at the time of jackpot) for each special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) based on the jackpot symbol random number. The relationship between the jackpot symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol is defined in advance in the special symbol determination data table (winning type defining means). For this reason, the main control CPU 72 can determine the type of winning symbol based on the big hit symbol random number from the stored contents by referring to the big hit symbol stop selection table in the big hit symbol stop determination process.

[Winning pattern at the time of big hit]
In the present embodiment, there are four types of winning symbols that are selectively determined at the time of a big hit. The four types of breakdown are “16-round symbol 1”, “16-round symbol 2”, “16-round symbol 3”, and “16-round symbol 4”. Among these, “16 round symbol 1” is a non-specific winning type, and “16 round symbol 2” to “16 round symbol 4” are specific winning types. Also, “16 round symbol 3” is a special winning type, and “16 round symbol 4” is a special winning type. Note that each of the four types of winning symbols may further include a plurality of winning symbols. For example, “16 round symbol 1”, “16 round symbol 1a”, “16 round symbol 1b”, “16 round symbol 1c”, and so on.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the selection ratio of the winning symbol selected at the time of the big winning of the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol is different. For this reason, the main control CPU 72 distinguishes the winning symbol to be selected depending on whether the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

[First Special Symbol Big Stop Stop Symbol Selection Table]
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. When the result of this big hit corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 refers to the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table (winning type defining means) shown in FIG. decide.

  In the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the left column shows the distribution value by winning symbol, and each distribution value “44”, “50”, “4”, “2” is the denominator. Is equivalent to the ratio when 100 is 100. In the second column from the left, “16 round symbols 1” to “16 round symbols 4” corresponding to the distribution values are shown. That is, at the big hit corresponding to the first special symbol, the ratio of “16 round symbol 1” is 44/100 (= 44%), and the proportion of “16 round symbol 2” is 100 minutes. Of 50 (= 50%). Further, the ratio of selecting “16 round symbol 3” is 4/100 (= 4%), and the ratio of selecting “16 round symbol 4” is 2/100 (= 2%). The size of each distribution value corresponds to the selection ratio for each winning symbol using a jackpot symbol random number.

  In any case, if the current jackpot result corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 performs a selection lottery based on the jackpot symbol random number, and the selection ratio shown in the first special symbol jackpot stop symbol selection table To select the winning symbol selectively. Further, in the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as a stop symbol command at the time of winning as shown in the third column from the left. The stop symbol command is described by, for example, a combination of MODE value-EVENT value, and among these, the MODE value “B1H” of the upper byte is selected when the winning symbol of this time is the big hit of the first special symbol. Represents. Further, the EVENT values “01H”, “02H”, “03H”, and “04H” in the lower byte represent the types of winning symbols corresponding in the selection table. Therefore, for example, if the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol, and “16 round symbol 1” is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command at the time of winning is described as “B1H01H” It will be.

  As described above, when the selected symbol is selected from the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 determines a big hit stop symbol number for the first special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[Time reduction]
In the right column of the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the value of the number of time reductions (limit number) given after the end of the big hit game is shown.
In this embodiment, even if it corresponds to any winning symbol, the number of time reductions is given at least 100 times. However, in the case of “16 round symbol 2” to “16 round symbol 4”, and the game ball passes through the probability variation area during the big hit game, the number of time reductions is given 170 times.

[2nd special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table]
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. When the result of this big hit corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 refers to the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table (winning type defining means) shown in FIG. decide.

  Also in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the left column shows a distribution value by winning symbol, and the distribution value “100” corresponds to a ratio when the denominator is 100. Similarly, in the second column from the left, “16 round symbols 1” to “16 round symbols 4” corresponding to the distribution values are shown. That is, at the big hit corresponding to the second special symbol, the ratio of “16 round symbol 2” being selected is 100/100 (= 100%). In the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the distribution values for “16 round symbol 1”, “16 round symbol 3” and “16 round symbol 4” are not set.

  When the result of this big hit corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 performs a selection lottery based on the big hit symbol random number, and selects the winning symbol with the selection ratio shown in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table To decide. Similarly, in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as the stop symbol command at the time of winning as shown in the third column from the left. Again, the stop symbol command is described by the combination of the above MODE value-EVENT value. Among these, the MODE value “B2H” of the upper byte is the one selected when the winning symbol of the second special symbol is the current winning symbol. It represents that. Further, the EVENT value “02H” in the lower byte represents the type of the winning symbol corresponding in the selection table. Therefore, for example, if the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the second special symbol, and “16 round symbol 2” is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command will be described as “B2H02H”. .

  As described above, when the selected symbol is selected from the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 determines a big hit stop symbol number for the second special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[Time reduction]
In the right column of the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the value of the number of time reductions (limit number) given after the end of the big hit game is shown. In addition, the number of time reductions in the case of “16 round symbol 2” is the same as that in the case of winning in the first special symbol.

  Note that the selection ratio of the winning symbol differs between the first special symbol and the second special symbol as described above, for example, for the following reason. That is, when shifting to the “high probability time shortening state” or the “low probability time shortening state”, the variable start winning device 28 operates at a higher frequency compared to the normal time (when the time shortening function is not activated). The operation memory for the second special symbol is more easily accumulated than the operation memory for the first special symbol. In this case, if the selection ratio of “16 round symbol 2” is increased for the second special symbol, it becomes easier to win “16 round symbol 2” than usual, so that the player's profit can be increased accordingly. There is an advantage.

[See Fig. 24: Special symbol change pre-processing]
Step S2412: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit hour variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number shifted in the previous step S2200. The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined variation time in the variation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time in the stop symbol display timer. In general, in the case of big hit reach fluctuation, a fluctuation time longer than that at the time of loss is determined.

  In the present embodiment, when the result of the internal lottery corresponds to a big hit of 9 rounds or a big hit of 16 rounds, for example, a “reach effect” is generated to produce a big hit. In the “big hit variation pattern selection table”, variation patterns corresponding to a plurality of types of “reach effects” are defined, and in the case of 9 round big hit or 16 round big hit, any one of them is selected. A variation pattern will be selected. The reach production includes various reach production such as normal reach production, long reach production, super reach production, and the like. Also, when winning with the time shortening function activated, a variation pattern with a short variation time (a variation pattern without a reach effect) may be selected without selecting a variation pattern with a long variation time. Good.

[Example of big hit fluctuation pattern selection table]
FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of the big hit hour variation pattern selection table (low probability non-time reduced state).
This selection table is a table used at the time of winning in the low probability non-time shortened state (fluctuation pattern defining means). In the present embodiment, the variation patterns are not distinguished for the 9-round big hit and the 16-round big hit, but a dedicated variation pattern selection table may be used for each big hit (the same applies hereinafter). In addition, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are stored as a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. “61” to “68” of “variation pattern number” are assigned to each “comparison value”.

  The variation pattern numbers “61” to “68” all correspond to the variation pattern that is a hit when the reach effect is performed.

  The main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the comparison value. A variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determination means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "is compared with the random value. In this case, since the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 selects “62” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of the big hit hour variation pattern selection table (low probability time reduction state).
This selection table is a table used at the time of winning in the low probability time shortened state (fluctuation pattern defining means). In addition, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are stored as a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. “81” to “88” of “variation pattern number” are assigned to each “comparison value”.

  The variation pattern numbers “81” to “88” all correspond to the variation pattern that is a hit when the reach effect is performed.

  The main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the comparison value. A variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determination means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "is compared with the random value. In this case, since the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 selects “82” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example of a big hit hour variation pattern selection table (high probability time shortening state).
This selection table is a table used at the time of winning in the high probability time shortened state (fluctuation pattern defining means). In addition, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are stored as a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. The “variation pattern number” “101” to “108” is assigned to each “comparison value”.

  The variation pattern numbers “101” to “108” all correspond to the variation pattern that is a hit when the reach effect is performed. Note that when winning in the high probability time shortening state, a variation pattern that is a hit may be set without a reach effect.

  The main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the comparison value. A variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determination means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "is compared with the random value. In this case, since the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 selects “102” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

[See Fig. 24: Special symbol change pre-processing]
Step S2414: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines that the main control CPU 72 determines that the type of winning symbol (hit stop symbol number) determined in the previous step S2410 is any one of “16 round symbol 1” to “16 round symbol 4”. The CPU 72 sets the value (01H) of the time reduction function operation flag as a game state flag in the flag area of the RAM 76 (time reduction state transition means, time reduction function operation means).

  In the process of step S2414, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (big hit symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the big hit time stop symbol number. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 generates a lottery result command (at the time of the big hit) together with the stop symbol command (at the time of the big hit). The stop symbol command and the lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

Next, processing for small hits will be described.
Step S2407: The main control CPU 72 executes a small hit stop symbol determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of winning symbol at the time of small hit (stop symbol number at small hit) based on the big hit symbol random number. Similarly, the relationship between the big winning symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol at the time of small hitting is preliminarily defined in the special symbol selection table at small hitting (winning type defining means). In this embodiment, in order to reduce the load on the main control CPU 72, the winning symbol at the time of the small hit is determined using the big hit symbol random number, but a dedicated random number may be used separately.

[Winning pattern for small hits]
In the present embodiment, the winning symbol at the time of small hitting is only one type of “twice open small hitting symbol”. However, other types such as “one time opening small hit symbol” and “three times opening small hit symbol” may be prepared. As described above, “small hit” as a result of the internal lottery is not an opportunity for the subsequent state to change to “high probability state” or “time reduction state”, and thus is essential for this type of pachinko machine. A “one-time small hit symbol” can be provided without being bound by the definition of “two rounds (two times open) or more”.

  Step S2408: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a small hit hour variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number shifted in the previous step S2200 (variation pattern selection means). ). Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the determined variation time value in the variation timer, and sets the stop display time value in the stop symbol display timer. In the present embodiment, the reach variation pattern can be selected in the case of a small hit, or a variation pattern equivalent to that in the normal variation can be selected.

  Step S2409: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a small hitting and other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (small hit symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the stop symbol number at the time of small hit. In addition, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of a small hit) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The stop symbol command and the lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S2415: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes special symbol variation start processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 selects the fluctuation pattern data based on the fluctuation pattern number (out of time / hit). At the same time, the main control CPU 72 sets a special symbol variation start flag in the flag area of the RAM 76. Then, the main control CPU 72 generates a change start command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. This variation start command is also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol changing process (step S3000) as the next jump destination and returns to the special symbol game process.

[Figure 18: Special symbol changing process, special symbol stop display process]
In the special symbol fluctuation processing, the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the fluctuation timer from the register to the timer counter as described above, and then the timer according to the passage of time (clock pulse count number or interrupt counter value). Decrement the counter value. Then, while referring to the value of the timer counter, the main control CPU 72 controls the special symbol variation display as described above until the value becomes zero. When the value of the timer counter becomes 0, the main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol stop display in-progress process (step S4000) as the next jump destination.

  In the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 controls the special symbol stop display based on the stop symbol determined in the stop symbol determination process (steps S2404, S2407, and S2410 in FIG. 24). The main control CPU 72 generates a symbol stop command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. When the stop symbol is displayed for a predetermined time in the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 deletes the symbol changing flag.

[Special symbol memory area shift processing]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol storage area shift process. When the value of the working memory counter corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is greater than “0” in the previous special symbol variation pre-processing (step S2100: Yes in FIG. 24), the main control CPU 72 Executes this special symbol storage area shift process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S2210: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the oldest one of the existing working memories corresponds to the first special symbol. That is, when the storage area of the RAM 76 is accessed and the oldest working memory among them does not correspond to the first special symbol but corresponds to the second special symbol (No), the main control CPU 72 The process proceeds to step S2212.

  Step S2212: The main control CPU 72 designates the second special symbol as a special symbol for shifting the storage area. This designation is performed, for example, by setting “02H” as the target symbol designation value.

  Step S2214: On the other hand, if the oldest working memory corresponds to the first special symbol (Step S2210: Yes), the main control CPU 72 designates the first special symbol as the special symbol to be shifted in the storage area. . The designation in this case is performed, for example, by setting “01H” as the target symbol designation value.

  Step S2216: The main control CPU 72 shifts the random number storage area of the RAM 76 for the target special symbol designated in either step S2212 or step S2214. The details of the specific processing are as already described in the previous special symbol change pre-processing.

  Step S2218: Next, the main control CPU 72 subtracts the value of the operation memory counter for the target special symbol. For example, if the target to shift the current storage area is the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 subtracts (-1) the value of the working memory counter corresponding to the second special symbol.

  Step S2220: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets “the number of operation memories at the start of fluctuation” from the value of the operation memory counter after the subtraction. Here, for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the value of the operation memory counter may be added and the “number of operation memories at the start of change” may be set.

Step S2222: Further, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the special symbol to be shifted in the current storage area is the second special symbol.
Step S2224: When the target is the second special symbol (step S2222: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the working command when the number of working memories is reduced for the second special symbol. The effect command set here is also generated as a one-word-length command, but its structure is in contrast to the above-described “effect command when increasing the number of working memories”. That is, the production command at the time when the number of working memories decreases is lower than the value of lower bytes (for example, “00H” to “03H” that represents the number of working memories after reduction with respect to the preceding value (for example, “BCH”) of the upper bytes representing the command type. )) And an additional value (for example, “10H”) meaning “decrease in the number of working memories accompanying consumption” is further added (logical sum) to the lower byte value. Therefore, for the lower byte, the second value becomes “1” by ORing the added value “10H”, and this value represents “the result (change information) due to the decrease in the number of working memories”. It will be a thing. In other words, if the lower byte of the command is “13H”, it means that the number of working memories up to the previous time “4” (command notation is “14H”) is reduced by one, so that the current working memory number is “3” (command The notation is “13H”). Similarly, if the lower byte is “12H” to “10H”, it means that the number of working memories “3” to “1” up to the previous time (command notation is “13H” to “11H”) is decreased by one respectively. This indicates that the current operation memory number is “2” to “0” (command notation is “12H” to “10H”). The preceding value “BCH” is a value indicating that the current effect command is the working memory number command for the second special symbol.

  Step S2226: If the current target is the first special symbol (Step S2222: No), the main control CPU 72 sets an effect command for reducing the number of working memories regarding the first special symbol. The command in this case is the same as the above except that the preceding value is a value (for example, “BBH”) indicating that the previous value is the working memory number command for the first special symbol.

Step S2228: Then, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output process. This process is for transmitting the production command for reducing the number of working memories set in the previous step S2224 or step S2226 to the production control device 124 (memory number notification means).
When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol variation pre-processing (FIG. 24).

[Special symbol stop display processing]
Next, FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol stop display process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S4100: The main control CPU 72 subtracts the value of the stop symbol display timer (decrements by the interrupt period).

  Step S4200: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the stop display time has ended based on the value of the stop symbol display timer subtracted this time. Specifically, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is not 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the stop display time has not yet ended (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process, and jumps from the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 18) and repeatedly executes the special symbol stop display process in the next interrupt cycle.

  On the other hand, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the stop display time has ended (Yes). In this case, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4250.

  Step S4250: The main control CPU 72 generates a symbol stop command and a stop display time end command. The symbol stop command and the stop display time end command are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. In addition, the main control CPU 72 erases the symbol changing flag here. The “stop display time end command” is a command indicating that the stop display time of the special symbol has ended (elapsed).

  Step S4300: Here, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set. When the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4350.

[When winning]
Step S4350: The main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination of the jump table to “big winning variable winning device management process”. The main control CPU 72 executes processing for setting various functions to non-operation in this processing. Specifically, the probability variation function is deactivated and the time reduction function is deactivated. Thereby, before the special game (big player) is started, the state is shifted to the low probability non-time shortening state.

  Step S4400: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets “start of big role (during big hit game)” as an internal state flag for control. Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the continuous operation number status according to the type of jackpot symbol. For example, when the type of jackpot symbol is any one of “16 round symbols 1” to “16 round symbols 4”, a value corresponding to “16 rounds” is set in the continuous operation count status. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a status command indicating that the big hit. The state command representing the big hit is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S4500: The main control CPU 72 generates a continuous operation number command. The continuous operation number command can be generated based on the type of big hit symbol (stop symbol number) determined in the previous big hit stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 24). For example, when the type of jackpot symbol is any one of “16 round symbols 1” to “16 round symbols 4”, the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing “16 rounds”. The generated continuous operation number command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  When the above procedure is completed at the time of the big hit, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process.

[When not winning]
On the other hand, the following procedure is executed in cases other than the big hit.
That is, if the main control CPU 72 determines in step S4300 that the value of the big hit flag (01H) is not set (No), it next executes step S4600.

  Step S4600: The main control CPU 72 next checks whether or not the value of the small hit flag (01H) is set. If the value of the small hit flag (01H) is not set and is simply shifted (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4602.

  Step S4602: The main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol variation pre-processing address as the jump destination address of the jump table.

  Step S4605: On the other hand, if the value of the small hit flag (01H) is set (step S4600: Yes), the main control CPU 72 uses the address of the variable winning prize management device processing at the small hit as the jump destination address of the jump table. set.

  Step S4606: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets “small hit start (during small hit)” as an internal state flag for control. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a status command indicating that a small hit is being made. The state command representing the small hit is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S4610: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the number cut counter. In the “counting counter”, the counter values are set in the probability variation count area and the time reduction count area of the RAM 76 in the “high probability state” and “time reduction state”. In the present embodiment, since the so-called frequency cut probability changing function is adopted, when shifting to the “high probability time reduction state”, the frequency cut counter relating to the high probability state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 170 times), The turn-off counter for the time reduction state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 170 times). In addition, in the case of shifting to the “low probability time shortening state”, the number cut counter relating to the high probability state is not set, and the number cut counter relating to the time shortening state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 100 times).

  Step S4620: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the loaded counter value is zero. At this time, if the count cut counter value is already 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. On the other hand, when the count cut counter value is not 0 (No), after generating the count cut counter value command, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4630.

Step S4630: The main control CPU 72 decrements (subtracts 1) the count-down counter value.
Step S4640: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the subtraction result is not zero. As a result of the subtraction, when the value of the number cut counter is not 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. On the other hand, if the value of the number cut counter becomes 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S4650.

  Step S4650: Here, the main control CPU 72 resets a flag at the time of turning off the number of times function. In the present embodiment, when shifting to the “high probability time shortening state”, the count-off counter regarding the high probability state and the time shortening state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 170 times), These are a probability variation function operation flag and a time reduction function operation flag. In addition, when shifting to the “low probability time shortening state”, the count-down counter relating to the time shortening state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 100 times), so only the time shortening function operation flag is reset. is there. Thereby, the time shortening state and the high probability state are ended through the special symbol stop display. When the above procedure is completed, the process returns to the special symbol game process.

[Display output management processing]
Next, FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 13) executed in the interrupt management process. The display output management process includes a special symbol display setting process (step S1200), a normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), a state display setting process (step S1220), an operation memory display setting process (step S1230), and a continuous operation number display setting. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S1240).

  Among these, the special symbol display setting process (step S1200), the normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), and the operation memory display setting process (step S1230) are the first special symbol display device 34, the second, as already described. Generates drive signals to be applied to the LEDs of the special symbol display device 35, the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, and the second special symbol operation memory number display lamp 35a. And output processing.

  The state display setting process (step S1220) and the continuous operation number display setting process (step S1240) are processes for generating and outputting a drive signal to be applied to each LED of the gaming state display device 38. First, in the state display setting process, the main control CPU 72 controls the lighting of the probability variation state display lamp 38d and the short time state display lamp 38e, respectively, according to the value of the probability variation function activation flag or the time reduction function activation flag. For example, if the value (01H) is set in the probability variation function operation flag when the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the probability variation state display lamp 38d. The probability variation state display lamp 38d continues to be lit until the jackpot game related to the special symbol is started or until the probability variation function is turned off after the special symbol variation display has been performed a predetermined number of times. The display can be switched (off). On the other hand, if the value (01H) is set in the time reduction function operation flag, the main control CPU 72 turns on the lighting signal for the LED corresponding to the time reduction state display lamp 38e regardless of whether or not the power is turned on. Is output. Further, the main control CPU 72 controls the lighting of the launch position designation lamp 38f in accordance with the special game management status. For example, when the variable winning device 31 is activated due to the big hit game or the small hit game, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the launch position designation lamp 38f. If the value (01H) is set in the time reduction function operation flag, the main control CPU 72 gives a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the launch position designation lamp 38f in addition to the above-mentioned time reduction state display lamp 38e. Output. Note that the launch position designation lamp 38f is turned on from the start of the big hit game until the end of the "time reduced state" when the game is shifted to the "time reduced state" through the big hit game, and is not turned on when the "time reduced state" ends ( OFF).

  Further, the main control CPU 72 controls lighting of the big hit type display lamp 38b in the continuous operation number display setting process. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal for the jackpot type display lamp 38b based on the value of the above-mentioned continuous operation number status. At this time, the display lamp 38b corresponding to the jackpot symbol designated by the value of the continuous operation number status is the target of outputting the lighting signal. For example, if the value of the continuous operation count status designates “16 rounds”, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38b representing “16 rounds (16R)”. In the present embodiment, since only 16 rounds of big hit are installed, it is not necessary to provide the big hit type display lamp 38b.

[Variable winning device management process for big hits]
Next, details of the big win variable winning device management process will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating a configuration example of the big win variable winning device management process. The big hit time variable winning device management process is a big hit game process selection process (step S5100), a big hit time big winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5200), a big hit big winning opening / closing operation process (step S5300), a big hit time big This is a configuration including a subroutine group of a winning opening closing process (step S5400) and a big hit end process (step S5500).

  Step S5100: In the big hit game process selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S5200 to S5500). That is, the main control CPU 72 selects the program address of the process to be executed next from the jump table as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the big win variable winning device management process in the stack pointer as the return address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the operation (opening / closing operation) of the variable winning device 31 has not yet been started, the main control CPU 72 selects the big hit bonus opening pattern setting process (step S5200) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the big hit special prize opening pattern setting process has already been completed, the main control CPU 72 selects the big hit special prize opening / closing operation processing (step S5300) as the next jump destination, and the big hit special prize opening / closing operation is performed. If the operation process has been completed, the big hit special prize closing process (step S5400) is selected as the next jump destination. When the big hit big prize opening / closing operation process and the big hit big prize opening closing process are repeatedly executed over the set number of continuous operations (number of rounds), the main control CPU 72 performs the big hit end process ( Step S5500) is selected. Hereinafter, each process will be described in more detail.

[Big prize opening pattern setting process for big hits]
FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for a big winning opening opening pattern setting process for a big hit. This process is for setting conditions such as the number of times that the variable winning device 31 is opened and closed at the time of big hit, the time of each opening, and the like. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S5204: The main control CPU 72 executes a design-specific release pattern setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the winning pattern opening pattern (the number of times of opening for each round and the time of each opening) and the winning opening interval timer (the interval time between rounds and during the round) according to the current winning symbol. Interval timer), the number of counts in one round (maximum number of winnings), the operation pattern of the solenoid 99 for probability variation area, and the probability variation area interval timer are set. Note that the winning pattern opening pattern for each winning symbol and the operation pattern of the probability variation area solenoid 99 are as described in the operation patterns of the variable winning device during the big hit shown in FIGS. Further, the interval time between rounds is set to, for example, about 1 second to 2.5 seconds for any of “16 round symbols 1” to “16 round symbols 4”.

  The interval time during the round related to the big prize opening is set to, for example, about 22.9 seconds when the variable winning device 31 is based on the B pattern, and for example, when the variable winning device 31 is based on the C pattern. When the interval time during the first round is set to about 22.9 seconds, the interval time during the next two rounds is set to, for example, about 0.5 seconds, and the operation of the variable winning device 31 is based on the D pattern. For example, it is set to about 20 seconds. The interval time during the round related to the solenoid 99 for the probability variation region is set to, for example, about 22.9 seconds in all the operation patterns. Note that the number of counts in one round (maximum number of winnings) is, for example, 9 for all winning symbols, but winnings rarely occur during an extremely short opening (about 0.1 seconds) ( Not impossible but extremely difficult).

  Step S5206: The main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds in the current jackpot game based on the winning game selected at the big hit selected in the previous big hit stop symbol determining process (step S2410 in FIG. 24). Specifically, if any of “16 round symbols 1” to “16 round symbols 4” is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to 16 times. The number of execution rounds set here is stored in the buffer area of the RAM 76, for example, as a corresponding value on the program (“15” if 16 times).

  Step S5208: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a big hit opening timer and a probability variation area timer based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S5204. The timer value set here is the opening time of the variable winning device 31 or the opening time of the probability changing area. If the opening timer value is set to about 29.0 seconds, the opening time is a sufficient time (e.g., a ball entering the big prize opening or passing through the probability variation area easily occurs during one opening) For example, it is a time during which 10 or more game balls are fired by the firing control board set 174 (preferably 6 seconds or more). On the other hand, if the timer value is set to 0.1 seconds, the opening time hardly occurs even if it is not possible to enter the winning prize opening or pass through the probability variation area during one opening (difficulty) ) For a short time (for example, a time shorter than 1 second, preferably a time shorter than a game ball firing interval by the firing control board set 174).

  Step S5210: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets a big winning opening interval timer based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S5204. The timer value set here is a waiting time between rounds during the big hit or a waiting time during the rounds during the big hit.

  Step S5212: When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big win time big opening / closing operation processing and returns to the big win time variable winning device management process (FIG. 36).

[Big prize opening and closing operation processing at big hit]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the big winning prize opening / closing operation process at the big hit. This process is for controlling the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 31 at the time of big hit. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along a procedure.

  Step S5301: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the big prize winning interval timer is counting down. Specifically, it is possible to confirm whether or not the big prize opening interval timer is counting down by checking whether or not the big prize opening interval timer set in the following step S5314 is already operating. it can.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the big prize winning interval timer is counting down (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes Step S5314. On the other hand, if it is not possible to confirm that the big prize opening interval timer is counting down (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5302.

  Step S5302: The main control CPU 72 opens the special winning opening. Specifically, a drive signal to be applied to the big winning opening solenoid 97 is output based on the operation pattern of the variable winning device during the big hit shown in FIGS. Thereby, the variable prize-winning apparatus 31 operates and shifts from the closed state to the open state.

  Step S5303: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an open timer countdown process. In this process, the countdown of the release timer set in the previous big hit time big opening opening pattern setting process (step S5208 in FIG. 37) is executed.

  Step S5303a: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the probability variation area interval timer is counting down. Specifically, it can be confirmed whether or not the probability variation area interval timer is counting down by confirming whether or not the probability variation area interval timer set in the following step S5314 is already operating.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the probability variation area interval timer is counting down (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes Step S5314. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the probability variation area interval timer is counting down (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5304.

  Step S5304: The main control CPU 72 executes probability variation area release processing. Specifically, a drive signal to be applied to the probability variation region solenoid 99 is output based on the operation pattern of the variable winning device during the big win shown in FIGS. As a result, the probability variation area slide member 330 moves to a position (driving position) that protrudes toward the front side from the board surface, and the game ball can be guided to the probability variation area disposed inside the special winning opening. .

  Step S5305: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a probability variation area timer countdown process. In this process, the countdown of the probability variation area timer set in the previous big hit big winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5208 in FIG. 37) is executed.

  Step S5306: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the big winning opening opening time has ended. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the release timer after the countdown process is 0 or less. If the value of the release timer is not yet 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5307a. Execute.

  Step S5307a: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the probability variation area release time has expired. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the probability change area timer after the countdown process is 0 or less. If the value of the release timer is not yet 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5308. Run.

  On the other hand, when the value of the probability variation area timer is 0 or less (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5307b.

  Step S5307b: Probability change area closing processing is executed. Specifically, a process of stopping the output of the drive signal applied to the probability variation region solenoid 99 is executed. As a result, the probability variation area slide member 330 moves to a position retracted from the board surface (retreat position), and the game ball cannot be guided to the probability variation area disposed inside the special winning opening.

  Step S5308: The main control CPU 72 executes a winning ball count process. In this process, the number of game balls won in the variable winning device 31 (open winning prize opening) within the opening time is counted. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 increments the count value based on the winning detection signal input from the count switch 85 within the opening time.

  Step S5310: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the current count number is less than a predetermined number (9). This predetermined number defines the upper limit of the number of winning balls (upper limit of the number of winning balls) allowed per opening (one round of big hit) as described above. If the count has not yet reached the predetermined number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the big win time variable winning device management process. Next, when the big win variable winning device management process is executed, since the jump destination is set to the big win big prize opening / closing operation process at the present stage, the main control CPU 72 performs the procedure of the above steps S5301 to S5310. Run repeatedly.

  If it is determined in step S5306 that the special winning opening opening time has ended (Yes), or if it is confirmed in step S5310 that the count has reached a predetermined number (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5312. Run.

  Step S5312: The main control CPU 72 closes the special winning opening. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the special winning opening solenoid 97 is stopped. Thereby, the variable winning device 31 returns from the open state to the closed state.

  Step S5313: The main control CPU 72 executes a probability variation region closing process. Specifically, a process of stopping the output of the drive signal applied to the probability variation region solenoid 99 is executed. As a result, the probability variation area slide member 330 moves to a position retracted from the board surface (retreat position), and the game ball cannot be guided to the probability variation area disposed inside the special winning opening.

  Step S5314: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an interval timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 executes the countdown of the big winning opening interval timer and the probability changing area interval timer set in the big hit big winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5210 in FIG. 37).

  Step S5315: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the big winning opening interval time has ended. Specifically, it is checked whether or not the value of the big prize opening interval timer after the countdown process is 0 or less. If the value of the big prize opening interval timer is not yet 0 or less (No), the main control is performed. The CPU 72 returns to the end address of the variable winning device management process (FIG. 36) for the big hit. Then, when the jackpot big winning opening / closing operation processing is executed in the next call, the process jumps from the top step S5301 and immediately executes step S5314. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the value of the big prize winning interval timer after the countdown process has become 0 or less (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes Step S5318.

  Step S5318: The main control CPU 72 increments the value of the opening number counter. Note that the value of the number-of-releases counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example.

  Step S5320: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the incremented number-of-releases counter has reached the number set within the current round. Here, the reason why the “number of times set in the current round” is determined is to deal with an opening pattern of “opening the variable winning device 31 multiple times within one round of big hit”, for example. . In this embodiment, for example, such an open pattern is adopted in the 16th round when it corresponds to “16 round symbol 2”, but from the first round when it corresponds to “16 round symbol 2”. Up to the 15th round, the “number of times set in the current round” is set once for each round. Accordingly, since the counter value reaches the number of times set by one opening / closing operation from the first round to the fifteenth round corresponding to “16 round symbol 2” (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S5322. It will be.

  On the other hand, in the 16th round in the case of “16 round symbol 2”, a pattern in which the opening / closing operation is repeated a plurality of times within one round is adopted, so the counter value is still set to the number of times set at the end of one opening. It will not be reached (No). In this case, when the main control CPU 72 returns to the big win variable winning device management process, since the jump destination is set to the big win big prize opening / closing operation process at this stage, the procedure from step S5301 to step S5320 is performed. Run repeatedly. As a result, the increment of the number-of-releases counter proceeds in step S5318, and when the counter value reaches the set number of times (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5322.

  Step S5322: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning big prize opening closing process, and returns to the big win variable winning device management process. Then, when the big win time variable winning device management process is executed, the main control CPU 72 next executes a big hit time big winning opening closing process.

[Closing the big prize at the big hit]
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure for the big winning prize closing closing process. This big winning time big winning opening closing process is for continuing the operation of the variable winning device 31 or ending the operation. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along a procedure.

  Step S5402: The main control CPU 72 increments the round number counter. Thereby, for example, the value of the round number counter is “1” at the stage where the first round ends and the second round is reached.

  Step S5404: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the incremented round number counter value has reached the set number of execution rounds. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value (1 to 15) of the round number counter after increment, and if the value is less than the set number of execution rounds (1 to 15 after 1 subtraction) (No) Next, step S5405 is executed.

  Step S5405: The main control CPU 72 generates a round number command from the current round number counter value. This command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process as described above. The effect control device 124 can confirm the current number of rounds based on the received round number command.

  Step S5406: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination in the big hit big prize opening / closing operation process.

  Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball number counter and returns to the big win time variable winning device management process.

  When the main control CPU 72 next executes the big hit variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 in the big hit game process selection process (step S5100 in FIG. 36), the big jump time big winning opening / closing operation process as the next jump destination Execute. Then, after the execution of the jackpot big winning opening opening / closing operation process, the main control CPU 72 executes the big hit big winning opening closing process again, and the above steps S5402 to S5408 are executed. Run repeatedly. Thereby, the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 31 is continuously executed until the actual round number reaches the set execution round number (16 times).

  When the actual number of rounds reaches the set number of execution rounds (step S5404: YES), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5410.

  Step S5410, Step S5412: In this case, when the main control CPU 72 resets the round number counter (= 0), it sets the next jump destination to the big hit end processing.

  Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball number counter and returns to the big win time variable winning device management process. As a result, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the jackpot variable winning device management process, the jackpot end process is selected this time.

[End processing at jackpot]
FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the big hit end processing. This big-hit end process is for preparing conditions for ending the operation of the variable winning device 31 at the big-hit. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S5501: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit end time timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an initial value for the jackpot end time timer, and then counts down the timer as time elapses (each time this module is called).

  Step S5502: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed. Specifically, if the value of the big hit end time timer is not yet 0, the main control CPU 72 determines that the big hit end time has not elapsed (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 ends this module and returns to the big win variable winning device management process (FIG. 36).

  Thereafter, when the value of the big hit time end timer becomes 0 with the passage of time, the main control CPU 72 determines that the big hit time end time has passed (Yes), and executes step S5503 and subsequent steps.

  Step S5503, Step S5504: The main control CPU 72 resets the big hit flag (00H). As a result, the big hit gaming state ends on the control processing of the main control CPU 72. In addition, the main control CPU 72 deletes “big hit” from the internal state flag and declares the end of the major role as the internal state in the control processing. The main control CPU 72 resets the value of the continuous operation number status.

  Step S5506: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value (01H) of the probability variation function operation flag is set. This flag is set in the previous switch input event process (step S28 in FIG. 14).

  Step S5508: When the value of the probability variation function operation flag is set (step S5506: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the probability variation number (for example, 170 times). The set value of the probability variation number is stored, for example, in the probability variation counter area of the RAM 76 and becomes the above-described number cut counter value. The probability variation number set here is the upper limit number of times that the variation of the special symbol (internal lottery) is performed in a high probability state in the subsequent games. In the present embodiment, since a substantial upper limit is set for the high probability state, the winning result may not be obtained in the high probability state, and the state may return to the low probability state (so-called frequency cut probability change). If the value of the probability variation function activation flag is not set (step S5506: No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S5508.

  Step S5510: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction function operation flag (01H) is set. This flag is set in the big hit other setting process (step S2414 in FIG. 24) during the special symbol fluctuation pre-processing.

  Step S5512: If the value of the time reduction function operation flag is set (step S5510: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the number of time reductions (for example, 100 times or 170 times). Here, which number of shortening times is set depends on the value of the probability variation function activation flag. That is, if the value of the probability variation function activation flag is set, the main control CPU 72 sets 170 times as the number of time reductions (high probability time reduction state transition means), and the value of the probability variation function activation flag must be set. For example, 100 times is set as the number of time reductions (low probability time reduction state transition means). The value of the set time reduction count is stored in the time count area of the RAM 76 as described above. The number of times of time reduction set here is the upper limit number of times to shorten the variation time of the special symbol in subsequent games. If the value of the time shortening function activation flag is not set (step S5510: No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S5512.

  Step S5514: Then, the main control CPU 72 generates a state designation command based on various flags. Specifically, a state designation command representing “normal” is generated as the gaming state when the big hit flag is reset or the big game ends. In addition, if the probability variation function activation flag is set, a state designation command indicating “high probability” is generated as the internal state, and if the time reduction function activation flag is set, the internal state is “time reduction in progress”. Is generated. These state designation commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S5516: After the above procedure, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination in the big hit time big winning opening releasing pattern setting process.

  Step S5518: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination in the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 18) in the special symbol game process as the special symbol change pre-process. When the above procedure is finished, the main control CPU 72 returns to the big win variable winning device management process.

[Variable winning device management process for small hits]
Next, details of the small winning time variable winning device management process will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the small winning hour variable winning device management process. The small winning time prize winning device management process includes a small winning game process selection process (step S6100), a small winning time big prize opening opening pattern setting process (step S6200), and a small hitting big prize opening opening / closing operation process (step S6300). The sub-group includes a subroutine group of a small winning big prize opening closing process (step S6400) and a small winning end process (step S6500).

  Step S6100: In the small hit game process selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects a jump destination of a process to be executed next (any one of steps S6200 to S6500). That is, the main control CPU 72 selects the program address of the process to be executed next from the jump table as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the small winning hour variable winning device management process in the stack pointer as the return address. . Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the operation (opening / closing operation) of the variable winning device 31 has not started yet, the main control CPU 72 selects the small winning big prize opening opening pattern setting process (step S6200) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the small winning big winning opening opening pattern setting processing has already been completed, the main control CPU 72 selects the small winning big winning opening opening / closing operation processing (step S6300) as the next jump destination, If the winning opening / closing operation processing has been completed, the small winning big winning opening closing process (step S6400) is selected as the next jump destination. When the small hitting big winning opening opening / closing operation process and the small hitting big winning opening closing process are repeatedly executed over the set number of continuous operations, the main control CPU 72 performs the small hitting end process (step) as the next jump destination. S6500) is selected. Hereinafter, each process will be described in more detail.

[Big winning opening opening pattern setting process for small hits]
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the small winning big opening opening pattern setting process. This process is for setting conditions such as the number of times that the variable winning device 31 is opened and closed at the time of a small hit and the time for each opening. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S6212: The main control CPU 72 sets a “small hit opening pattern”. In the case of the present embodiment, for the “small hit opening pattern”, for example, an opening pattern of “0.1 second opening” is set for the first time and the second time. Since “small hit” has no concept of “round”, “open pattern” is also expressed as “first open” and “second open”.

  Step S6214: The main control CPU 72 sets the number of times of opening of the big prize opening to, for example, two based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S6212. The number of releases set here is stored in a buffer area of the RAM 76, for example.

  Step S6216: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a small hitting release timer. The timer value set here is the opening time per operation when the variable winning device 31 is operated. In the present embodiment, as described above, 0.1 seconds is set as the value of the small hit release timer, and in such an open time, most of the winnings at the big prize opening occur during one open. No (becomes difficult) short time (for example, a time shorter than one second, preferably a time shorter than the interval between game balls fired by the launcher unit).

  Step S6218: The main control CPU 72 sets a small hitting interval timer. The timer value set here is a waiting time for each time when the variable winning device 31 is opened and closed a plurality of times at the time of a small hit, and this timer value is set to about 2 seconds, for example.

  Step S6220: When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the small winning big prize opening / closing operation processing and returns to the small winning variable winning device management process (FIG. 41). The main control CPU 72 then executes a small winning big prize opening / closing operation process (step S6300).

[Large winning opening and closing operation processing for small hits]
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the small winning prize winning opening / closing operation process. This process is for controlling the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 31 at the time of a small hit. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along a procedure.

  Step S6301: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the interval timer is counting down. Specifically, it can be confirmed whether or not the interval timer is counting down by confirming whether or not the interval timer set in the following step S6314 is already operating.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the interval timer is counting down (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes Step S6314. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the interval timer is counting down (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S6302.

  Step S6302: The main control CPU 72 opens the special winning opening. Specifically, a drive signal to be applied to the special winning opening solenoid 97 is output. Thereby, the variable prize-winning apparatus 31 operates and shifts from the closed state to the open state.

  Step S6304: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an open timer countdown process. In this process, the countdown of the opening timer set in the previous small hitting big opening opening pattern setting process (step S6216 in FIG. 42) is executed.

  Step S6306: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the opening time has expired. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the release timer after the countdown process is 0 or less. If the value of the release timer is not yet 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S6308. Execute.

  Step S6308: The main control CPU 72 executes a winning ball count process. In this process, the number of game balls won in the variable winning device 31 (open winning prize opening) within the opening time is counted. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 increments the count value based on the winning detection signal input from the count switch 85 within the opening time.

  Step S6310: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the current count number is less than a predetermined number (9). This predetermined number defines the upper limit of the number of winning balls (upper limit of the number of winning balls) allowed per opening (one opening at the time of a small hit) as described above. If the count number has not yet reached the predetermined number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the small winning time variable winning device management process (FIG. 41). Next, when the small winning hour variable winning device management process is executed, since the jump destination is set to the small winning big prize opening / closing operation process at the present stage, the main control CPU 72 performs the above steps S6301 to S6310. Repeat the procedure.

  If it is determined in step S6306 that the opening time has expired (Yes), or if it is confirmed in step S6310 that the count has reached a predetermined number (No), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S6312. Here, since the value of the release timer is set for a short time, the main control CPU 72 normally performs step opening before confirming that the count number has reached the predetermined number in step S6310. In most cases, it is determined in S6306 that the opening time has expired.

  Step S6312: The main control CPU 72 closes the special winning opening. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the special winning opening solenoid 97 is stopped. Thereby, the variable winning device 31 returns from the open state to the closed state.

  Step S6314: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an interval timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 executes the count-down of the interval timer set in the above-mentioned small hitting big prize opening opening pattern setting process (step S6218 in FIG. 42).

  Step S6315: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the interval time has ended. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the interval timer after the countdown process is 0 or less. If the value of the interval timer is not yet 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 can change the small hit time. Return to the end address of the winning device management process (FIG. 41). Then, when the small winning big prize opening / closing operation process is executed in the next call, the process jumps from the top step S6301 and immediately executes step S6314. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the value of the interval timer after the countdown process has become 0 or less (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S6316.

  Step S6316: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the small winning big winning opening closing process, and returns to the small winning variable winning device management process. Next, when the small winning hour variable winning device management process is executed, the main control CPU 72 next executes a small hitting big prize opening closing process.

[Closed big prize opening closing process]
FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the small winning big prize opening closing process. The small winning big winning opening closing process is for continuing the operation of the variable winning device 31 or terminating the operation. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along a procedure.

  Step S6412: The main control CPU 72 increments the value of the opening number counter.

  Step S6414: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the incremented number-of-releases counter has reached the set number of times of release. The number of times of opening is set in the previous big opening opening pattern setting process (step S6214 in FIG. 42). If the value of the opening number counter has not yet reached the set opening number (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S6416.

Step S6416: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big hit prize opening / closing operation process.
Step S6430: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball number counter and returns to the small hitting time variable winning device management process (FIG. 41).

  When the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 in the small hit game process selection process (step S6100 in FIG. 41), the small jump big prize opening opening / closing operation process which is the next jump destination. Execute. After executing the small winning big prize opening / closing operation process, the main control CPU 72 again executes the small winning big prize opening closing process until the actual number of times of opening reaches the set number of opening times (two times). The opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 31 is repeatedly executed.

  When the actual number of times of opening at the time of the small hit reaches the set number of times of opening (step S6414: Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S6418.

  Step S6418, Step S6420: In this case, when the main control CPU 72 resets the release number counter (= 0), it sets the next jump destination to the small hit end processing.

  Step S6430: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball number counter and returns to the small hitting time variable winning device management process (FIG. 41). As a result, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the small hitting end process is selected this time.

[End processing for small hits]
FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of the small hit end processing. This end process at the time of small hitting is for preparing conditions for ending the operation of the variable winning device 31 at the time of small hitting. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S6502: The main control CPU 72 executes a small hitting end time timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an initial value for the small hitting end time timer, and then counts down the timer as time elapses (each time this module is called).

  Step S6504: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the small hitting end time has elapsed. Specifically, if the value of the small hitting end time timer is not yet 0, the main control CPU 72 determines that the small hitting end time has not elapsed (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 ends this module, and returns to the small winning time variable winning device management process (FIG. 41).

  Thereafter, when the value of the small hitting end time timer becomes 0 with the passage of time, the main control CPU 72 determines that the small hitting end time has elapsed (Yes), and executes step S6506 and subsequent steps.

  Step S6506, Step S6508: The main control CPU 72 resets the value of the small hit flag (00H), deletes “meeting small hit” from the internal state flag, and ends the small hit game. It should be noted that in the case of a small hit, the internal condition device does not operate in particular, so such a procedure is merely for the purpose of erasing the flag.

  Step S6510: After the above procedure, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination in the small winning big opening opening pattern setting process.

  Step S6512: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination in the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 18) in the special symbol game process as the special symbol variation pre-process. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the small winning time variable winning device management process.

[Game flow (first example)]
FIG. 46 is a diagram for describing a first example of a game flow developed in the pachinko machine 1. In the first example, a game flow in the case of corresponding to “16 round symbol 1” or “16 round symbol 2” in the normal mode is shown.

  When a game is started with the pachinko machine 1, the game is started from [F1] normal mode. In the “normal mode”, the winning probability of the special symbol is “low probability state”, and the winning probability of the normal symbol is “low probability state”. In this way, since the [F1] normal mode is in the “low probability non-time shortened state”, the first special symbol starts to change and the game is started by entering the game ball into the middle start winning opening 26. Progress.

  [F1] In normal mode, when [F2] “16 round symbol 1” is a big win, [F3] 16 round big hit game (battle bonus) is executed, and [F4] is defeated in the battle of the big role [F5] Transition to the coast mode.

  [F5] The coast mode is a low probability time shortening state. [F5] In the coast mode, when the winning result is not obtained, [F6] When the special symbol fluctuates 100 times, [F1] shifts to the normal mode.

  [F1] In the normal mode, when [F7] “16 round symbol 2” big win is won, [F3] 16 round big hit game (battle bonus) is executed, and [F8] wins the battle of the big role effect.

  [F9] When the game ball passes through the probability variation area in the 16th round of the 16-round jackpot game (when winning V), [F10] an effect indicating that a V winning has occurred is executed, and [F11] fireworks Move to rush.

  [F11] The fireworks rush is in a high probability time shortened state. [F11] If the result of winning is not obtained in the fireworks rush and [F12] special symbols fluctuate 170 times, [F1] shifts to the normal mode.

  On the other hand, if [F13] corresponds to “16 round symbol 2”, but the game ball does not pass the probability variation area in the 16th round of the big hit game (if V is not won), [F14] V win is generated. An effect indicating that it has not been performed is executed, and the mode shifts to [F5] coast mode.

[Game flow (second example)]
FIG. 47 is a diagram for describing a second example of the game flow developed in the pachinko machine 1. In the second example, a game flow in the case of corresponding to “16 round symbol 3” or “16 round symbol 4” in the normal mode is shown.

  [F1] In the normal mode, if [F20] “16 round symbol 3” big win is won, [F3] 16 round big hit game (battle bonus) will be executed, and [F4] will be defeated in the battle of big role performance [F21] Probability challenge round effect is executed in the 16th round.

  [F23] When the game ball passes the probability variation area during the probability round challenge round performance of the 16 round jackpot game (when winning V), [F24] an effect indicating that a V winning has occurred is executed, [F11 ] Move to fireworks rush.

  On the other hand, if [F25] Probability Challenge Round Direction is executed, but the game ball does not pass the Probability Change Area in the 16th round of the jackpot game (if V is not won), [F26] V Win is generated. An effect indicating that there was not is executed, and [F5] shifts to the coast mode.

  Also, in [F1] normal mode, when [F30] “16 round symbol 4” big win is won, [F3] 16 round big hit game (battle bonus) is executed, [F31] 16 round big hit game 8 rounds A special effect (freeze effect) is performed with the eyes.

  [F32] When the game ball passes through the probability variation area in the eighth round of the 16-round big hit game (when winning V), [F33] an effect indicating that a V winning has occurred is performed, and [F11] fireworks Move to rush.

  On the other hand, if [F34] corresponds to “16 round symbol 4”, but the game ball does not pass the probability variation area in the eighth round of the jackpot game (when V is not won), [F35] 9 of the jackpot game An effect indicating that no V prize has been generated in the round is executed, and [F5] shifts to the coast mode.

Although not shown in particular, if the player hits a big hit of “16 round symbol 2” in [F5] coast mode or [F11] fireworks rush, a 16 round big hit game is executed. Then, when the game ball passes the probability change area in the 16th round of the 16 round big hit game, the process shifts to [F11] fireworks rush, and when the game ball does not pass the probability change area in the 16th round, [F5 ] Switch to coast mode.
Further, the above game flow shows an example of a typical game flow, and does not cover all of the game flow.

[Example of production image]
Next, the effect image actually displayed on the liquid crystal display 42 in the pachinko machine 1 will be described with some examples. As described above, when the big hit internal lottery is performed in the pachinko machine 1, the variation pattern (variation time) is determined under the control of the main control CPU 72, and the variation display by the first special symbol and the second special symbol is performed. (Design display means). However, as described above, the first special symbol and the second special symbol itself are lighted and blinked by 7-segment LEDs, so that they have poor appeal. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the variable display effect using the effect symbol is performed as described above.

  The effect designs include, for example, a left effect symbol, a middle effect symbol, and a right effect symbol, which are displayed side by side on the left, middle, and right on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (see FIG. 1). ). Each effect design is a design of a picture card with a character attached together with the numbers “1” to “9”, for example. Here, the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol all constitute a symbol row in which the numbers are arranged in descending order of “9” to “1”. Such a symbol sequence is variably displayed so as to flow (scroll) in the vertical direction in the left region, middle region, and right region on the screen.

  FIG. 48 is a continuous diagram showing an example of the effect image corresponding to the change display and stop display of the special symbol. Note that, here, an example of a change display effect and a stop display effect (result display effect) performed using the effect symbol is shown for the variation of the special symbol at the time of non-winning (losing). This variable display effect is performed between the start of the variable display of the special symbol (here, the first special symbol, but may be the second special symbol) and the stop display (including the fixed stop). It corresponds to a series of productions. Further, the stop display effect is an effect that represents that the special symbol is stopped and displayed and the result of the internal lottery at that time is a combination of the effect symbols. Here, before explaining the specific contents of the control processing, the basic flow of the change display effect and stop display effect for each change employed in the present embodiment will be described.

[Before change display]
48 (A): For example, in a state before the first special symbol starts to change (a state in which the demonstration effect is not being performed), a row of three effect symbols is displayed large on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. ing. At this time, in accordance with the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the effect symbol is also stopped.

  In addition, on the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, markers indicating the number of working memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (reference numerals M1 and M2 are attached in the figure) are displayed. . These markers M1 and M2 indicate the number of operating memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponding to the respective display numbers (the number of displays of the first special symbol operating memory lamp 34a and the second special symbol operating memory lamp 35a). The number of displays is increased or decreased in conjunction with the change in the number of working memories during the game. In addition, for the markers M1 and M2, the marker M1 corresponding to the first special symbol is displayed as, for example, a circle (◯) in order to facilitate visual discrimination, and the marker M2 corresponding to the second special symbol is, for example, a heart It is displayed with the shape. In the example of (A) in FIG. 48, all four markers M1 are lit and displayed, indicating that the number of working memories of the first special symbol is four, and all the markers M2 are not displayed (in broken lines). This indicates that the number of working memories of the second special symbol is 0 (stored number display effect execution means).

  Further, during the variation display of the effect symbols, for example, the fourth symbol (reference numerals Z1 and Z2 are added in the diagram) is displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. The fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are “fourth effect symbols” following the left, middle, and right effect symbols, and are displayed in a synchronized manner during the change display of the effect symbols. Note that the fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are simple marks (for example, “□” figure) with colors, and for example, changing the display color can express a variable display. The fourth symbol Z1 corresponds to the first special symbol, and the fourth symbol Z2 corresponds to the second special symbol.

  Further, the fourth symbols Z1, Z2 are stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to the dislocation. This is to objectively clarify that the stop display effect is correctly performed and the pachinko machine 1 is operating normally. Therefore, if the result of the internal lottery is “9 round big hit” or “16 round big hit” instead of “out of”, the 4th pattern is displayed in a manner corresponding to them (for example, blue display color or red display color). Z1 and Z2 are stopped and displayed.

[Variable display production start]
48 (B): For example, in synchronization with the start of the change of the first special symbol, the change display effect is started by the scroll change of the three symbol rows on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (the symbol effect). Execution means). In other words, in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, the display of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol is scrolled (flowed) in the vertical direction on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 so as to change the display. Production begins. In the figure, the effect symbol variation display is simply indicated by a downward arrow. Also, during the variable display, each effect symbol is displayed in a transparent state (transparent display), and at this time, an image (background image) that is the background of the effect symbol is displayed on the display screen in an easily visible state. Has been.

  The background image in this case represents, for example, a landscape in which a female character wearing a yukata is sitting on a chaise lounge and relaxing as if the evening is cool. Such a background image expresses that the stay mode in the production is, for example, “normal mode”. In the present embodiment, the “normal mode” corresponds to a normal state in which the time reduction function is inactive and the probability variation function is inactive. In addition to this, various modes are provided for effects, and background images with different landscapes and scenes are prepared for each mode (status display effect execution means). The difference between these modes may correspond to an internal “time reduction state” or a “high probability state”. Although not specifically illustrated here, a mode in which a notice effect is performed by displaying an image of a character, an item, or the like on the display screen after that is also possible.

  Further, during the variation display of the effect symbols, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and the fourth symbol Z1 expresses the variation display by changing its display color.

[Left design stop]
(C) in FIG. 48: For example, when a certain amount of time (about half of the fluctuation time) has elapsed, the left effect design first stops changing. In this example, the effect symbol representing the number “8” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. Here, illustration of the background image is omitted (the same applies to the following).

[Example of production when the number of working memories decreases]
Here, as shown in (B) of FIG. 48, since the number of working memories of the first special symbol decreases by one as the fluctuation starts, the number of markers M1 displayed in conjunction with that decreases. It is reduced by one. For example, if there are four working memories so far, only the oldest (older) memory number display is hidden in the marker M1, and an effect consumed by the internal lottery is also performed. Thereby, it is possible to tell the player that the number of working memories for the first special symbol has decreased.

  In the example of (C) in FIG. 48, since the first operation memory in the storage order is consumed and the remaining number becomes three, the three markers M1 remaining on the screen are each one by one. An effect of shifting in the direction (here left direction) is performed. As a result, the context of the change in the number of working memories can be accurately expressed in the production, and the player can be intuitively and easily informed that the working memory has been consumed and decreased by one. it can.

[Right production symbol stop]
In FIG. 48 (D): Following the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol thereafter stops changing. In this example, the effect symbol representing the number “3” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. Since it has already been determined that the reach state does not occur at this point, it is almost clear on the appearance that the current fluctuation is a non-reach (normal) fluctuation. Here, reach fluctuations due to slip patterns and the like are excluded. “Slip pattern” means, for example, that once the design symbol representing the number “7” stops, the design symbol slips by one symbol and the design symbol representing the number “8” stops, thereby developing reach It is to do. Alternatively, once the design symbol representing the number “9” stops, the design symbol that represents the number “8” stops as the design sequence slips by one symbol in the opposite direction. is there. In addition, for example, when a production symbol representing a completely different number such as “5” is temporarily stopped and a character appears on the screen and the right production symbol row is changed again, the number “8” is represented. There is also a pattern in which the production design stops and develops to reach.

[Stop display effect]
(E) in FIG. 48: The last medium effect symbol stops in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol. If the result of the current internal lottery is non-winning and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a non-winning (out-of-game) manner, the staging display effect is also performed in a non-winning (out-of-game) manner. Is called. That is, in the illustrated example, the effect symbol representing the number “1” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. In this case, the combination of the effect symbols is “8”-“1”-“3”. Since this is a gap, it is expressed in the production that the current variation corresponds to the normal “out of range”. At this time, the fourth symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to the dislocation.

  The above is an example of the change display effect and the stop display effect (during non-winning) performed using the effect symbol for each change. Through such an effect, the player can have a sense of expectation for winning, and finally the result of the internal lottery can be clearly taught in the effect.

  In addition, the above example is for the case of non-winning, but at the time of big win (winning), after the reach effect is executed during the variable display effect, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a big win mode in the stop display effect. At this time, the stop display mode of the effect symbol basically corresponds to the winning symbol (stop display mode of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35) selected internally by the main control CPU 72. Selected.

[Production example at the time of big hit]
FIG. 49 is a continuous diagram showing the flow of reach production executed at the time of a big hit (winning) in the case of any of “16 round symbol 1” to “16 round symbol 4” in the non-time shortening state. Here, in addition to the reach effect, a variable display effect, a stop display effect, and a notice effect are included. In addition, an example of the notice effect (the notice effect before the occurrence of reach, the notice effect after the occurrence of reach) executed during the variable display effect will be described.

  In the following reach production, for example, after the first special symbol display device 34 displays the variation by the variation pattern at the time of the big hit, the first special symbol is any one of “16 round symbols 1” to “16 round symbols 4”. (E.g. 7-segment LED “self”, “yo”, “mouth”, “巳”, “F”, “E”, “L”, “Γ”, etc.) (Reach production execution means). In addition, in FIG. 49, each production | presentation symbol is simplified and shown only as the number. The markers M1 and M2 and the fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are not shown here. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the flow of production.

[Variable display effects]
49 (A): For example, the columns of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol are arranged in the vertical direction (for example, from the top) on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 substantially in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. The variable display effect is started by scrolling down.

[Preliminary production before reach (first stage)]
FIG. 49B: Next, in a relatively early stage of the variable display effect, the first stage pre-reach notice effect using the character's picture image (picture card) is performed. This pre-reach pre-announcement effect is a pre-announcement effect in which the change of the mode progresses in stages from one stage to a plurality of stages (for example, 2 to 5 stages) according to a predetermined order. The pattern image used in the pre-reach notice effect is located in front of the effect pattern that is displayed on the screen in a variable manner, for example, so as to appear suddenly from the left edge of the screen (other appearance modes) May be.) Note that the “pre-reach notice” means that a reach or a big hit is announced before any effect symbol is stopped and displayed. By executing such a “pre-reach announcement effect”, an effect of giving the player a sense of expectation that “it may develop into a reach = the possibility of a big hit increases” is obtained.

[Advance notice before the reach occurs (second stage)]
In FIG. 49C, after the first stage of the pre-reach notice effect is executed, the change of the pre-reach notice effect proceeds to the second stage. Here, an effect using a character pattern image different from the previous one is performed as the notice effect before the occurrence of reach in the second stage. Specifically, another pattern image additionally appears from the right end of the screen, and is displayed so as to overlap the front of the previously displayed pattern image. The picture image displayed at this time is larger in size than the picture image displayed previously. And the effect by the sound output that the character expressed by the picture image emits a dialogue (for example, “I will reach” etc.) is also performed.

  Such a pre-reach notice announcement effect (second stage) using the second picture image is one step further than the pre-reach notice effect (first stage) performed in FIG. It is a development type. In general, it may be expressed as “step-up notice” or the like, referring to the “pre-reach notice notice effect” that develops in this way. Here, an example is given in which the second-stage pattern image appears in the pre-reach notice effect, but the third-stage, fourth-stage, and fifth-stage pattern images appear and appear one after another. There may be. Further, for example, the size may be enlarged each time the third, fourth, and fifth-stage pattern images appear and appear one after another. Even at this stage, the variation display of the effect symbols is continued. In any case, it is possible to indicate to the player that there is a high possibility (expectation) that this change will be a big hit by making the change in the aspect of the pre-reach notice effect to more stages. (For example, the maximum expectation is suggested when progressing to the fifth stage).

[Stop of left design]
In FIG. 49 (D): The middle stage of the variable display effect is approached, and then the variable display of the left effect symbol is stopped. At this point, the effect symbol representing the number “5” is stopped at the left position of the screen.

[Generation of reach condition]
In FIG. 49 (E): Subsequently to the left effect symbol, for example, the change display of the right effect symbol is stopped. At this point, the effect symbol representing the number “5” is stopped at the right position of the screen, so that a reach state of “5”-“being changed”-“5” has occurred. On the screen, an image that emphasizes one line that is in a reach state is also displayed. In addition, an effect of outputting a voice such as “Reach!” Is performed. Furthermore, in this case, if the number “5” is aligned, the expectation level of the big hit in “16 round symbol 2” will be high, so not only whether or not the lottery is a lottery, but also “ Players can have a variety of tensions.

  After the reach state occurs, the reach production at the time of winning is executed (however, at this point in time, the winning result has not yet been expressed). In the reach effect, only the effect symbol corresponding to the tempered number (here, “5”) is displayed on the screen, and the others are not displayed. At this time, the effect symbols may be displayed in a reduced state at the four corners of the screen.

[Preliminary notice after reach occurs (first time)]
FIG. 49 (F): After a reach state has occurred, for example, a notice effect after the reach occurrence (first time) is performed in which images representing the figure of “heart” form a group and pass diagonally on the screen. . In this case, the image of the “heart group” is suddenly displayed on the screen so that the visual appeal to the player can be enhanced. By executing such a notice presentation effect after the visually lively reach notice occurrence, an effect of giving the player a greater expectation can be obtained.

[Progress of reach production]
In FIG. 49 (G): Following the announcement effect after the first reach, for example, images representing the numbers “2” to “6” are displayed in a three-dimensional column on the screen. There is an effect in which numerical images are erased from the screen in the order of “2”, “3”, “4”. Such an effect is also performed for the purpose of suggesting (impliciting) or reminding the player that the number “5” is left as it is without being erased. If the number “4” is erased and “5” remains in front of the screen, it means “big hit”, and if the number “5” is also erased, it means “out of place”. In the case of a loss, for example, the number “6” is displayed on the screen after the number “5” is deleted. Therefore, during this time, as the images are erased in order of the numbers “2”, “3”, and “4”, the player's tension and expectation also increase. Then, if the production progresses with the number “4” actually being erased on the screen and the number “5” remaining on the screen, the possibility of a “hit” increases, so the player feels nervous. Also increases at a stretch.

[Preliminary notice after the occurrence of reach (second time)]
In FIG. 49 (H): When the reach production is nearing the end of the game, the content that the character's image suddenly appears on the screen as if it was split into a close-up and the character emits some dialogue (or silently) (The content may be that of smiling). At this time, for example, the content of the reach effect is a development that “if the number“ 5 ”remains without being erased, the possibility of a big hit of“ 5 ”-“ 5 ”-“ 5 ”increases” as it is ”. Therefore, by causing a character image to appear greatly at this timing, an effect of giving the player a sense of expectation that “may be a big hit” is obtained.

  As another reach effect different from the above, for example, there is a development that “numbers“ 2 ”to“ 4 ”are erased, and if the number“ 5 ”is left unerased at the end, it is a big hit” ”. When the character image appears at such a timing, an effect of giving the player a sense of expectation that “the jackpot may be close soon” can be obtained.

[Stop display effect]
In FIG. 49 (I): For example, the last medium effect symbol stops substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol. In this example, the winning symbol internally corresponds to any one of “16 round symbol 1” to “16 round symbol 4”. However, for example, “5” Is displayed in the center of the screen so that the player is instructed that this time corresponds to any of “16 round symbol 1” to “16 round symbol 4”. .

In FIG. 49 (J): For example, the stop display effect is also displayed for the stop display effect as the effect symbol substantially in synchronization with the fixed stop display of the first special symbol. The stop display effect of the effect symbol is performed, for example, in a state where the left, middle and right effect symbols are restored to their initial sizes. By performing such a stop display effect, the player can be informed that the final winning type has been confirmed on the effect. Conversely, by performing an unclear stop display effect on the production,
“Which symbol has been won” can be made undisclosed to the player.

  In addition, when it corresponds to "16 round symbol 2", the following production techniques can be adopted. In other words, when “16 round symbol 2” corresponds internally, an even number of effect symbols are stopped and displayed for a while, and an effect symbol of “7” is stopped and displayed by re-variation (for example, a re-lottery effect). It is possible to execute an effect that clearly teaches that it corresponds to “16 round symbol 2”.

  Further, if the result of the internal lottery is not won, the first special symbol that is the current variation target is stopped and displayed as the off symbol, so that the staging display effect is similarly performed in a manner of deviation. In this case, by displaying the numbers “4” and “6” other than “5” in the center of the screen, unfortunately, an effect is provided informing that the current change did not result in a big hit. Such an effect is executed as an “out of reach reach effect”.

[Example of the production of a big-time production performed when winning in the normal mode (part 1)]
FIGS. 50 to 53 are continuous diagrams partially showing an example of the effect of the big role effect that is executed when the “16-round symbol 1” or “16-round symbol 2” corresponds to the winning in the normal mode.

  In this embodiment, when it corresponds to “16 round symbol 1”, the effect that the ally character is defeated by the enemy character is executed in the big role effect, and when it corresponds to “16 round symbol 2”, the friend An effect in which the character wins the enemy character is executed. Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

[Round 1]
In FIG. 50, (A): When the first round of the jackpot game is started, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND1” is displayed on the screen, and the battle effect of the big game is started. In the example shown in the figure, a ghost image of an umbrella that is an enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, a female character image that is an ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen, and an image of the character “VS” is displayed in the center of the screen. Is displayed. Thereby, it can be taught to the player that a battle effect will be started.

  In addition, an effect symbol corresponding to the current winning symbol (here, “5” effect symbol) is displayed at the lower right corner of the screen. Thus, by continuously displaying the winning symbol (so-called “remaining eye”) even during the big hit game, it is possible to continuously instruct the player of the information “winning with the five effect symbols”. In the second to fourth rounds of the big hit game, the same effects as the first round are executed.

[5th round]
In FIG. 50 (B): When the fifth round of the big hit game is started, the battle effect of the big game is progressed specifically, and the attack effect of the enemy character is started. In the example shown in the figure, an effect is given in which the ghost of the umbrella moves from the left side to the right side. Then, the female character is surprised to run away from the ghost of the umbrella and escapes to the right side of the screen. In the sixth to ninth rounds of the big hit game, the attack effect of the enemy character is executed as in the fifth round.

[10th round]
In FIG. 50, (C): When the 10th round of the big hit game is started, the battle effect of the big game progresses specifically, and the attack effect of the teammate character is started. In the example shown in the figure, a female character takes out a round fan (weapon), and an effect is shown in which a flame (aura) appears. In addition, in the 11th to 13th rounds of the big hit game, as in the 10th round, the attack effect of the teammate character is executed.

[14th round]
In FIG. 50 (D): And in the 14th round of the jackpot game, the ghost of the umbrella gives out a special technique that makes the long tongue pop out of the mouth, and the female character greets the special technique with a fan. If the ghost of the umbrella wins in this state, it means that it was a big hit with "16 round symbol 1", and if the female character wins, it means that it was a big hit with "16 round symbol 2" Yes.

[15th round (16 rounds when winning 1 symbol)]
In FIG. 51, (E): In the case of winning in 16-round symbol 1, a defeat effect is executed in the 15th round. Specifically, an umbrella ghost is displayed with a letter “defeat ...”, and a female character is displayed smaller (a teammate character defeat production).

[16th round (16 rounds when winning 1 symbol)]
In FIG. 51 (F): In the case of winning in the 16-round symbol 1, a re-challenge promotion effect is executed in the 16th round. Specifically, an effect is produced in which a female character utters a line such as “Next is not defeated!”. As a result, the player can be motivated to aim for the big hit again.

  Here, in each round when winning in the 16-round symbol 1, the probability variation area solenoid 99 operates for the first 0.1 seconds, but the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area.

[At the end of a major role]
In FIG. 51 (G): At the timing when the big hit game in the 16-round symbol 1 ends (during the end process), the big end effect of the content teaching the internal state to be transferred thereafter is executed. In the example shown in the figure, text information “Coast mode entry!” Is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big game end effect, the player can be instructed to shift to the “low probability time shortened state” coast mode as a privilege after the big hit game ends.

[15th round (16 rounds when winning 2 symbols)]
In FIG. 52 (H): On the other hand, in the case of winning in 16-round symbol 2, a victory effect is executed in the 15th round. Specifically, the female character is displayed larger with the letters “Victory !!”, and the ghost of the umbrella is displayed smaller (Allied character victory effect).

[16th round (16 rounds when winning 2 symbols)]
In FIG. 52, (I): In the case of winning in 16-round symbol 2, a fireworks rush challenge effect is executed in the 16th round. If this challenge is successful, you will enter a fireworks rush that is in a “high probability time reduction state”. Specifically, an effect is produced in which the hermit character utters a line such as “Aim at V Attacker!”. Thereby, the game nature of aiming at the variable winning device 31 can be transmitted to the player.

  Here, in the 16th round when the 16-round symbol 2 is won, the probability variation area solenoid 99 operates for a long period of time, so when a game ball enters the variable winning device 31, the game ball enters the probability variation area slide member 330. Guided through the probability variation area.

  In FIG. 52 (J): When the player continues to make a right strike, when the game ball enters the variable winning device 31 and passes through the probability variation area, a congratulatory performance in which the panda character raises the V mark is executed. Is done.

[At the end of a major role]
In FIG. 52 (K): At the timing when the big hit game is ended (during the end process), the big end effect of the content teaching the internal state to be transferred thereafter is executed. In the example shown in the figure, character information “Fireworks rush rush!” Is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big game end effect, the player can be instructed to shift to the fireworks rush in the “high probability time shortened state” as a privilege after the big hit game ends.

  The above is an example of the performance when the game ball passes the probability variation area safely corresponding to “16 round symbol 2”, but the game ball passes the probability variation region even if it corresponds to “16 round symbol 2”. If it does not, it will be the following production example.

[15th round (16 rounds when winning 2 symbols)]
In FIG. 53 (L): In the case of winning in the 16-round symbol 2, a victory effect is executed in the 15th round. Specifically, the female character is displayed larger with the letters “Victory !!”, and the ghost of the umbrella is displayed smaller (Allied character victory effect).

[16th round (16 rounds when winning 2 symbols)]
In FIG. 53, (M): In the case of winning in the 16-round symbol 2, a fireworks rush challenge effect is executed in the 16th round. If this challenge is successful, you will enter a fireworks rush that is in a “high probability time reduction state”. Specifically, an effect is produced in which the hermit character utters a line such as “Aim at V Attacker!”. Thereby, the game nature of aiming at the variable winning device 31 can be transmitted to the player.

  Here, in the 16th round when the 16-round symbol 2 is won, the probability variation area solenoid 99 operates for a long period of time, so when a game ball enters the variable winning device 31, the game ball enters the probability variation area slide member 330. Guided through the probability variation area.

  However, here, it is assumed that no game balls have entered the variable prize winning device 31 by the end of the 16th round for some reason (no right handing, ball clogging, etc.). In this case, the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area.

[After the 16th round is over (when winning 16 rounds of symbols 2)]
In FIG. 53, (N): In this case, after the end of the 16th round (for example, using the closing time, the end time, etc.), a failure effect is executed in which the panda character emits the word “sorry”.

[At the end of a major role]
In FIG. 53 (O): At the timing when the big hit game in the 16-round symbol 2 ends (during end processing), the big end ending effect of the content teaching the internal state to be transferred thereafter is executed. In the example shown in the figure, text information “Coast mode entry!” Is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big game end effect, the player can be instructed to shift to the “low probability time shortened state” coast mode as a privilege after the big hit game ends.

[Example of the production of a big role performance performed when winning in the normal mode (part 2)]
FIGS. 54 and 55 are continuous diagrams partially showing an example of the effect of the big role effect that is executed when “16 round symbol 3” corresponds to the winning in the normal mode.

  In this embodiment, when it corresponds to “16 round symbol 3”, the effect that the ally character is defeated by the enemy character is executed in the big role production, and the probable challenge round production (special production) in the final 16 rounds. Is executed. Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order. However, the production until the teammate character is defeated by the enemy character is the same as the production example in the case of “16 round symbol 1”, and the description is omitted.

[15th round]
In FIG. 54, (A): In the case of winning in the 16-round symbol 3, a defeat effect is executed in the 15th round. Specifically, an umbrella ghost is displayed with a letter “defeat ...”, and a female character is displayed smaller (a teammate character defeat production).

[16th round]
54 (B): In the case of winning in the 16-round symbol 3, the probability variation challenge round effect is executed in the 16th round. The probability change challenge round effect is an effect of grabbing a high probability time shortened state by letting a game ball enter the variable winning device 31 that is open for a short period of time by the player's skill (self-powered). Specifically, an effect is performed in which the rabbit character utters the line “Probability Challenge Round”.

[Description]
(C) in FIG. 54: Next, the explanation effect of the probability change challenge round effect is executed. Specifically, an effect is produced in which the character of the frog utters the line “If you put a ball in V Attacker, it will change.”

  In FIG. 55 (D): When the interval during the 16th round is over and the short-term opening of the variable prize winning device 31 is started, three animal characters are displayed side by side. An effect that produces a dialogue such as “is executed.

  In the 16th round when the 16-round symbol 3 is won, the variable prize winning device 31 is opened for a plurality of times for a short time, and the probability variation area solenoid 99 operates for a long period of time, so when a game ball enters the variable prize winning device 31, The sphere is guided by the probability variation region slide member 330 and passes through the probability variation region.

  In FIG. 55 (E): When the player continues to make a right strike, when the game ball is luckily entered the variable winning device 31 and passes through the probability variation area, the panda character raises the V mark. Is executed.

[At the end of a major role]
In FIG. 55 (F): At the timing when the big hit game ends (during the end process), the big end effect of the content teaching the internal state to be transferred thereafter is executed. In the example shown in the figure, character information “Fireworks rush rush!” Is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big game end effect, the player can be instructed to shift to the fireworks rush in the “high probability time shortened state” as a privilege after the big hit game ends.

  The above corresponds to “16 round symbol 3”, and is an example of presentation when a game ball enters the variable winning device 31 and passes through the probability variation area, but even if it corresponds to “16 round symbol 3” Unfortunately, if the game ball does not enter the variable prize winning device 31, the game ball will not pass through the probability variation area.

[After the 16th round]
In FIG. 55 (G): If the game ball does not enter the variable winning device 31, the game ball will not pass through the probability variation area. Therefore, after the end of the 16th round (for example, using the closing time or the end time) ), A failure production is performed in which the panda character utters the line “sorry”.

[At the end of a major role]
In FIG. 55 (H): At the timing when the big hit game in the 16-round symbol 3 ends (during end processing), the big end ending effect of the content teaching the internal state to be transferred thereafter is executed. In the example shown in the figure, text information “Coast mode entry!” Is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big game end effect, the player can be instructed to shift to the “low probability time shortened state” coast mode as a privilege after the big hit game ends.

[Example of the production of the director during the big role that is performed when winning in the normal mode (part 3)]
FIGS. 56 to 58 are continuous diagrams partially showing an example of the effect of the big role effect that is executed when “16 round symbol 4” corresponds to the winning in the normal mode.

  In this embodiment, when it corresponds to “16 round symbol 4”, an effect in which a teammate character and an enemy character battle each other is executed in the protagonist effect, but a special effect (freeze effect) is produced in the middle 8 rounds. ) Is executed. Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

[Round 1]
56 (A): When the first round of the jackpot game is started, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND1” is displayed on the screen, and the battle effect of the big game is started. In the example shown in the figure, a ghost image of an umbrella that is an enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, a female character image that is an ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen, and an image of the character “VS” is displayed in the center of the screen. Is displayed. Thereby, it can be taught to the player that a battle effect will be started. In the second to fourth rounds of the big hit game, the same effects as the first round are executed.

[5th round]
In FIG. 56 (B): When the fifth round of the big hit game is started, the battle effect of the big game is advanced, and the attack effect of the enemy character is started. In the example shown in the figure, an effect is given in which the ghost of the umbrella moves from the left side to the right side. Then, the female character is surprised to run away from the ghost of the umbrella and escapes to the right side of the screen. In the sixth and seventh rounds of the big hit game, the attack effect of the enemy character is executed as in the fifth round.

[Eighth round]
In FIG. 56 (C): In the eighth round of the jackpot game, the attacking effect of the enemy character is continued. However, after a while from the start of the eighth round of the jackpot game, a special effect (freeze effect) in which the ghost movement of the umbrella stops is executed.

  At this time, a cracked image is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen. As a specific form of production, if a tiger character is displayed on the back side of the LCD screen and the tiger character collides with the LCD screen from behind, it seems as if a crack (crack) has entered the LCD screen. Such effects are executed.

  In FIG. 57 (D): The tiger character is gradually displayed larger, and when the tiger character further collides with the liquid crystal screen from behind, the radial cracks gradually spread over the entire liquid crystal screen. Executed.

  (E) in FIG. 57: After that, an effect is produced in which the display screen is shattered by the radially expanding cracks, and an effect in which glass fragments are shattered and piled up in the lower area of the liquid crystal screen is executed. At the same time, an effect is performed as if a tiger character jumps out of the display screen.

  In FIG. 57 (F): In the case of winning in the 16th round symbol 4, a fireworks rush challenge effect is executed in the eighth round. If this challenge is successful, you will enter a fireworks rush that is in a “high probability time reduction state”. Specifically, an effect is produced in which the tiger character utters a line such as “Aim at V Attacker”. Thereby, the game nature of aiming at the variable winning device 31 can be transmitted to the player.

  Here, since the probability variation area solenoid 99 operates for a long period in the eighth round when winning in the 16th round symbol 4, when a game ball enters the variable winning device 31, the game ball enters the probability variation area slide member 330. Guided through the probability variation area.

  In FIG. 58 (G): When the player continues to make a right strike, when the game ball enters the variable winning device 31 and passes through the probability changing area, a V mark is displayed on the upper right of the screen, A blessing performance is performed in which the character roars toward the V mark.

[16 rounds]
In FIG. 58 (H): After this, when the big hit game has progressed smoothly and the final 16 rounds are displayed, the character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND16” is displayed on the screen, and the character of the tiger Continues to appear in a relaxed manner. In addition, the above-mentioned effect symbol (number “5”) as the “remaining eye” is continuously displayed at the lower right corner position of the screen.

[At the end of a major role]
In FIG. 58, (I): At the timing when the big hit game is ended (during the end process), the big end effect of the content teaching the internal state to be transferred thereafter is executed. In the example shown in the figure, character information “Fireworks rush rush!” Is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big game end effect, the player can be instructed to shift to the fireworks rush in the “high probability time shortened state” as a privilege after the big hit game ends.

[Examples of fireworks rush production]
FIG. 59 is a continuous diagram showing an example of the effect of fireworks rush. This fireworks rush corresponds to a big hit of any one of “16 round symbols 2” to “16 round symbols 4”, and is a mode that is shifted after a big hit game when a game ball passes through a probability variation area during the big hit game. It is. The fireworks rush is a state of high probability time reduction, and is a chance zone that continues until the special symbol fluctuates 170 times after the big hit game. Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

  In FIG. 59 (A): For example, the first variation display after the end of the big hit game is performed, so that the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the “fireworks rush” state. In order to deeply impress the player with the fireworks motif, the background image of the fireworks rush is a background image that expresses "a scene where fireworks are launched in the night sky" and "a female character watching fireworks" It has become. Further, the fourth symbol Z2 is variably displayed in the upper right part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42.

  In FIG. 59 (B): Since the first change (when not winning) after the end of the big hit game, all effect symbols are stopped and displayed ("3"-"1"-"7 "). Further, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner (for example, white display color).

  (C) in FIG. 59: When the next fluctuation is started, the second fluctuation display is performed after the big hit game ends. In addition, in the example of illustration, the fluctuation | variation display of the effect symbol accompanying the fluctuation | variation display of a 2nd special symbol is shown. In the high probability time shortening state, the variable start winning device 28 is frequently operated, so that as long as the player continues to make a right turn, the effect symbol variation display accompanying the variation display of the second special symbol is performed. There are many.

FIG. 60 to FIG. 63 are continuous diagrams showing examples of effects executed when winning or losing in the fireworks rush.
The following effect examples are effect examples that are executed when the fireworks rush corresponds to a big hit of “16 round symbols” or when the outlier reach effect is selected. Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

  In FIG. 60, (A): the effect symbol is displayed in a “fireworks rush” state. In the example shown in the drawing, a background image expressing “a scene where a female character is watching fireworks” is displayed together with “a scene where fireworks are launched in the night sky”. In addition, a fourth symbol Z1 corresponding to the first special symbol and a fourth symbol Z2 corresponding to the second special symbol are displayed on the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 varies. It is displayed.

  In FIG. 60 (B): For example, an effect is performed in which a female character utters the line “Game! By executing such an effect, it is possible to give the player an impression that “something will begin in the future”. In addition, from this point of time, in order to display the effect of making the ally character and the enemy character play against each other on the screen, the effect display effect is executed in a state where the effect symbol is reduced at the upper left corner position of the screen (“2”). -"Fluctuating"-"Fluctuating").

  (C) in FIG. 60: For example, a panda character (enemy character) appears on the left side of the screen, a female character (friend character) appears on the right side of the screen, and an image of the character “VS” appears in the center of the screen. Production to be performed. Thereby, it can be taught to the player that a battle reach effect will be started. It should be noted that a reach state has occurred in the effect symbol that is variably displayed at the upper left of the screen ("2"-"fluctuating"-"2").

  In FIG. 61 (D): After that, a battle reach effect is specifically advanced. In the example shown in the figure, an effect is performed in which the panda character moves toward the female character. Then, there will be a performance in which the female character runs away with surprise and disappears to the right side of the screen.

  In FIG. 61 (E): This time, a female character takes out a drum (weapon), and an effect in which a flame (aura) appears from the drum is performed. In this effect example, an effect of fighting an enemy character using a drum is executed, but an effect of fighting an enemy character using a fan, for example, can also be executed. Thus, the expectation degree of jackpot can be changed by changing the weapon used for a battle.

  FIG. 61 (F): Then, an effect is performed in which the female character turns the drum toward the panda character.

  In FIG. 62 (G): Subsequently, an effect in which a wave is emitted from the drum is executed. If you can defeat the panda character in this state, it will be a big hit.

[When disconnected]
In FIG. 62 (H): When the variation of the special symbol this time corresponds to non-winning, an effect is performed in which the panda character successfully avoids the wave fired from the drum.

  In FIG. 62, (I): A panda character is displayed in a large size together with a character “defeated...” And a female character is displayed in a small size. Then, at the upper left corner position of the screen, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a state where the effect symbol is reduced ("2"-"3"-"2").

  In FIG. 62 (J): In this case, a stop display effect as an effect symbol is performed in synchronization with the special symbol stop display. The stop display effect of the effect symbol is performed, for example, in a state where the left, middle and right effect symbols are restored to their initial sizes. Further, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner (for example, white display color).

  After this, since the fireworks rush continues, the player will aim for the next big hit during the fireworks rush. However, when the current variation is the final variation in the fireworks rush (the 170th variation after the big hit game is over), the fireworks rush is terminated and the mode is shifted to the normal mode in the low probability non-time shortened state.

[When winning 16 rounds of big hit]
In FIG. 62 (K): On the other hand, if this special symbol variation hits 16 rounds of big hit, the panda character will wave, causing an explosion and the panda character will be thrown away. Production is performed.

  In FIG. 62 (L): When the female character is displayed large together with the characters “Victory!” And the panda character is displayed small, it is transmitted to the player that it is a big hit (winning). At the upper left corner of the screen, the stop display effect is executed with the effect symbol reduced (“2”-“2”-“2”). However, all of the three production symbols are displayed swinging from side to side, and the variation of the production symbols is not completely stopped.

  62 (M): The effect symbols are returned to the state where the left, middle, and right effect symbols are restored to their initial sizes. However, all of the three production symbols are displayed swinging from side to side, and the variation of the production symbols is not completely stopped. At this time, the special symbol is in a changing state, and the fourth symbol Z2 is also in a changing state.

[Promotion promotion]
In FIG. 63 (N): The promotion effect is started from here. Specifically, the effect symbols that are arranged in three are displayed gradually smaller, and the effect that the effect symbols that are arranged in three are sucked into the back side of the screen while rotating.

  In FIG. 63 (O): The three effect symbols become so small that they cannot be visually recognized. At that time, the image of the effect switch button 45 is displayed at the bottom of the display screen, and the effect switch button 45 is pressed. An effect is urged for the player.

[Promotion of successful promotion]
In FIG. 63, (P): When the promotion effect is successful, that is, when the 16-round big hit 2 (“16 round symbol 2”) is met, the promotion success effect is executed. In this case, when the effect switching button 45 is pressed, an effect that the effect symbol pops out from the back side to the near side is executed, and the effect symbol is enlarged and displayed so that not all of the three effect symbols can be displayed. The number of the production symbol is changed from “2” to “7”. In the present embodiment, in the case of winning with the second special symbol, only “16 round symbols” is selected, so that the promotion success effect is always executed.

  In FIG. 63 (Q): The stop display effect is also performed for the effect symbol in synchronization with the stop display of the second special symbol. The stop display effect of the effect symbol is performed in a state where the effect symbol is completely stopped without shaking. Further, the fourth symbol Z2 is actually stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, orange display color) corresponding to the 16 round big hit (“16 round symbol”). After that, a special bonus, which is a big hit of 16 rounds, is entered, and an effect of playing a big role is executed on the screen.

[Director during big role]
FIG. 64 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of the big-game effect executed during the jackpot game when the time reduction state corresponds to “16 round symbol 2”.

[1 round]
In FIG. 64, (A): When the first round of the jackpot game is started, the big-game effect of the content corresponding to the progress status of the game, “Big jackpot” is executed. In the role-playing effect, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds “ROUND1” is displayed on the screen. In addition, an effect symbol corresponding to the current winning symbol (here, the number “7”) is displayed at the lower right corner of the screen. Thus, by continuously displaying the winning symbol (so-called “remaining eye”) even during the big hit game, it is possible to continuously instruct the player of the information “winning with the seven effect symbols”. In addition, a character “special bonus” is displayed in the lower area of the display screen, and an image of a female character performing a peace sign across a horse is displayed around the screen.

[16 rounds]
FIG. 64 (B): In the case of winning in “16 round symbol 2”, the fireworks rush challenge effect is executed in the 16th round. If this challenge production is successful, you will enter the fireworks rush, which is a state of high probability reduction. Specifically, an effect is produced in which the hermit character utters a line such as “Aim at V Attacker!”. Thereby, the game nature of aiming at the variable winning device 31 can be transmitted to the player.

  Here, in the 16th round when the 16-round symbol 2 is won, the probability variation area solenoid 99 operates for a long period of time, so when a game ball enters the variable winning device 31, the game ball enters the probability variation area slide member 330. Guided through the probability variation area.

  In FIG. 64 (C): When the player continues to make a right strike and the game ball enters the variable winning device 31 and passes through the probability variation area, a V mark is displayed next to the female character that has jumped up. Blessing production is performed.

[At the end of a major role]
In FIG. 64 (D): At the timing when the big hit game is finished, the big end ending effect of the content teaching the internal state to be transferred thereafter is executed. In the example shown in the figure, character information “Fireworks rush rush!” Is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big game end effect, the player can be instructed to shift to the fireworks rush in the “high probability time shortened state” as a privilege after the big hit game ends.

[Example of coast mode production]
FIG. 65 is a continuous diagram showing an example of the coast mode effect. In this coast mode, the game ball is placed in the probable area after the jackpot game when “16 round symbol 1” is met or during the jackpot game of “16 round symbol 2” to “16 round symbol 4”. This mode is shifted to after the end of the big hit game in the case of not passing. The coast mode is a “low probability time reduction state”. Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

  FIG. 65 (A): For example, after the big hit game in “16 round symbol 1” is finished, the first variation display is performed, so that the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the “coast mode” state. Yes. The background image of the coast mode is a background image with motifs of images such as “sand beach”, “sea”, and “mountain” in order to express the healing impression that is the concept of the coast mode. Further, the fourth symbol Z2 is variably displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42.

  In FIG. 65 (B): Since the current change (during non-winning) has been completed, all effect symbols are stopped and displayed ("1"-"1"-"5"). Further, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner (for example, white display color).

  In FIG. 65 (C): The next fluctuation is started. This coast mode ends when the special symbol changes 100 times without obtaining a winning result. When the coast mode ends, the mode shifts to the normal mode with a low probability non-time reduction state. If a winning result is obtained in the coast mode, a reach effect is executed and a big hit is achieved.

  Next, an example of a control method for specifically realizing the above effects will be described. The above-described variable display effect, reach effect, pre-reach notice effect, memory number display effect, big-time effect, etc. are all controlled through the following control process.

[Production control processing]
FIG. 66 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of the effect control process executed by the effect control CPU 126. This effect control process is executed, for example, in a timer interrupt process (interrupt management process) separately from a reset start (main) process (not shown). The effect control CPU 126 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, a period of several tens of μs to several ms) during execution of the reset start process, and executes the timer interrupt process.

  The effect control process includes command reception process (step S400), working memory effect management process (step S401), effect symbol management process (step S402), display output process (step S404), lamp driving process (step S406), and acoustic driving. This includes a subroutine group of processing (step S408), effect random number update processing (step S410), and other processing (step S412). Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect control process will be described along each process.

  Step S400: In the command receiving process, the effect control CPU 126 receives an effect command transmitted from the main control CPU 72. The effect control CPU 126 analyzes the received commands and stores them in the command buffer area of the RAM 130 according to type. The command for the effect transmitted from the main control CPU 72 includes, for example, a special figure destination determination effect command, a (special symbol) effect command when the operating memory number increases, a (special symbol) effect command when the operating memory number decreases, a start port Winning sound control command, demonstration effect command, lottery result command, variation pattern command, variation start command, stop symbol command, symbol stop command, state designation command, round number command, error notification command, jackpot end effect command, number cut There are a counter value command, a change pattern destination determination command, a stop display time end command, a probability change area passing command, and the like.

  Step S401: In the operation memory effect management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the execution of the above-described stored number display effect and the pre-reading notice effect using the markers M1 and M2. The contents of the working memory effect management process will be further described later with reference to another drawing.

  Step S402: In the effect symbol management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the variable display effect and the stop display effect using the effect symbols, or controls the effect contents during the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 31. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects effect patterns of various notice effects (notice effect before reach occurrence, notice effect after reach, etc.). The contents of the effect symbol management process will be further described later with reference to another drawing.

  Step S404: In the display output process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) with basic control information of the effect contents (for example, the number of working memories of each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol). , An operation memory effect pattern number, a prefetch notice effect pattern number, a change effect pattern number, a change notice effect number, a background pattern number, etc.). Thereby, the effect display control device 144 (the display control CPU 146 and the VDP 152) controls the display operation by the liquid crystal display 42 based on the instructed effect content (effect executing means).

  Step S406: In the lamp driving process, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the lamp driving circuit 132. In response to this, the lamp driving circuit 132 drives (turns on or off, blinks, changes in luminance gradation, etc.) the various lamps 46 to 52 and the panel lamp 53 based on the control signal.

  Step S408: In the next sound drive process, the effect control CPU 126 sends the effect contents (for example, BGM, sound data, etc. during the variable display effect, during the reach effect, during the mode transition effect, during the jackpot effect) to the sound drive circuit 134. Instruct. Thereby, the sound according to the production content is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56.

  Step S410: In the effect random number update process, the effect control CPU 126 updates various effect random numbers in the counter area of the RAM 130. The effect random number includes, for example, a random number used for selecting a notice and a random number used for a normal background change lottery (effect lottery).

  Step S412: In other processing, for example, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the driving IC of the movable body 40f. The movable body 40f operates using the movable body solenoid 57 as a drive source, and produces an effect in synchronization with the display of the image by the liquid crystal display 42 or independently.

  Through the above-described effect control process, the effect control CPU 126 can comprehensively control the effect contents in the pachinko machine 1. Next, the contents of the action memory effect management process executed in the effect control process will be described.

[Working memory production management process]
FIG. 67 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of the working memory effect management process. Hereinafter, the contents will be described along a procedure example.

  Step S700: First, the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the effect command at the time of increasing the number of working memories has been received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130, and confirms whether or not the effect command at the time when the number of working memories increases is stored. When it is confirmed that the production command when the number of working memories increases is saved (step S700: Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S702. When it is not possible to confirm that the production command when the number of working memories increases is saved (step S700: No), the production control CPU 126 does not execute step S702.

  Step S702: The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect selection process when the number of working memories increases. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect for displaying the markers M1 and M2 corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Step S704: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the effect command at the time when the number of working memories decreases is received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the effect command when the number of working memories is reduced is stored. When it is confirmed that the production command when the number of working memories decreases is saved (step S704: Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S706. If it is not possible to confirm that the effect command when the number of working memories is reduced is stored (step S704: No), the effect control CPU 126 does not execute step S706.

Step S706: The effect control CPU 126 executes effect selection processing when the number of working memories decreases. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect of sliding the markers M1 and M2 corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol and an effect of erasing the marker corresponding to the lottery element consumed by the internal lottery.
When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect control process (FIG. 66).

[Direction design management processing]
FIG. 68 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of the effect symbol management process. The effect symbol management process includes an execution selection process (step S500), an effect symbol change pre-process (step S502), an effect symbol change process (step S504), an effect symbol stop display process (step S506), and a variable winning device operation. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S508). Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect symbol management process will be described along each process.

  Step S500: In the execution selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S502 to S508). For example, the effect control CPU 126 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the effect symbol management process in the “jump table” as the return address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the situation has not yet started the variation display effect, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect symbol variation pre-processing (step S502) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the effect symbol variation pre-processing has already been completed, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect symbol variation processing (step S504) as the next jump destination, and if the effect symbol variation in-process has been completed, As a jump destination, the effect symbol stop display in-progress process (step S506) is selected. The variable winning device operating process (step S508) is performed when the big hit variable winning device management process (step S5000 in FIG. 18) is selected in the main control CPU 72, or the small winning variable variable winning device management process (FIG. 18). When the middle step S6000) is selected, it is selected as a jump destination. In this case, steps S502 to S506 are not executed.

  Step S502: In the effect symbol variation pre-processing, the effect control CPU 126 performs an operation of preparing conditions for starting the variable display effect using the effect symbol. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the content of the reach effect according to various conditions (lottery result, winning type, variation pattern, etc.), or the effect pattern for the notice effect (the reach other than the pre-reading notice effect pattern). Pre-occurrence notice pattern, reach occurrence notice pattern, etc.). In addition, the production control CPU 126 also performs demonstration production control when the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called customer waiting state. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S504: In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 126 generates control information instructing the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) as necessary. For example, when performing an effect using the effect switching button 45 during execution of the variable display effect using the effect symbol, the effect control CPU 126 monitors whether or not the player has operated the effect button, and an effect corresponding to the result is displayed. The control information on the contents (button effect) is instructed to the display control CPU 146.

  Step S506: In the effect symbol stop display processing, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the stop display effect using the effect symbols and moving images in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery. That is, the effect control CPU 126 instructs the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) to end the variable display effect and execute the stop display effect. In response to this, the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) ends the variable display effect that has been actually executed in the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and executes the stop display effect. Thereby, the stop display effect is executed substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbol, and the result of the internal lottery can be effectively taught (disclosure, notification, notification, etc.) to the player (design effect execution). means). However, in the present embodiment, at the time of a small hit, the stop display effect is executed in a manner similar to or approximated to a loss.

  Step S508: In the variable winning device operation process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the effect during the small hit or the big hit. In this processing, the effect control CPU 126 selects the contents of the prominent effect according to various conditions (for example, winning type). For example, in the case of a 9-round big hit, the effect control CPU 126 selects a 9-round big role effect pattern as the effect contents to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, and instructs this to the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146). . As a result, the image of the prominent effect is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and the effect contents change as the round progresses.

[Preliminary design change processing]
FIG. 69 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the above-described effect symbol variation pre-processing. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S600: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not a demonstration effect command is received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not a demonstration effect command is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the command for demonstration effect is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S602.

  Step S602: The effect control CPU 126 executes a demo selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects a demonstration effect pattern. The demonstration effect pattern defines the contents of the effect indicating that the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called customer waiting state.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the last address of the effect symbol management process. Then, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect control process as it is, and controls the contents of the demonstration effect based on the demonstration effect pattern in the subsequent display output process (step S404 in FIG. 66) and lamp driving process (step S406 in FIG. 66). To do.

  On the other hand, if it is confirmed in step S600 that the demonstration effect command is not stored (No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S604.

  Step S604: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current fluctuation is out of place (non-winning). Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not a lottery result command at the time of non-winning is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is saved (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S612. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is not saved (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S606. Note that whether or not the current variation is off can be confirmed based on a variation pattern command or a stop symbol command in addition to the lottery result command. In other words, if the current variation pattern command corresponds to the outlier normal variation or outlier reach variation, it can be determined that the current variation is outlier. Alternatively, if the current stop symbol command specifies a non-winning symbol, it can be determined that the current variation is out of sync.

  Step S606: If the lottery result command is other than non-winning (missing) (step S604: No), the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current fluctuation is a big hit. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the lottery result command at the time of the big hit is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of big hit is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S610. On the contrary, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of big hit is not stored (No), since only the lottery result command at the time of small hit is left, in this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S608. Whether or not the current variation is a big hit can also be confirmed based on a variation pattern command or a stop symbol command. That is, if the current variation pattern command corresponds to the big hit variation, it can be determined that the current variation is a big hit. If the current stop symbol command corresponds to the jackpot symbol, it can be determined that the current variation is a jackpot.

  Step S608: The effect control CPU 126 executes a small hit hour variation effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72 (for example, “C0H00H” to “D0H7FH”). The effect pattern number is prepared in advance corresponding to the variation pattern command, and the effect control CPU 126 can select an effect pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command at that time by referring to an effect pattern selection table (not shown). it can. The production pattern numbers may be prepared in pairs with the variation pattern commands, or a plurality of production pattern numbers may be prepared for one variation pattern command.

  When the effect pattern number is selected, the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect table (not shown), changes the effect schedule (change time, reach type, and reach occurrence timing) corresponding to the change effect pattern number at that time, and stops. The display mode and the like are determined. Note that the types of effect symbols determined here correspond to the “combination of symbols at the time of a small hit”.

  The above procedure corresponds to the case of “small hit”, but in the case of hitting the big hit, the effect control CPU 126 confirms that it is “big hit” in step S606 (Yes). In this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S610.

  Step S610: The effect control CPU 126 executes a big hit hour fluctuation effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command (for example, “E0H00H” to “F0H7FH”) received from the main control CPU 72. In the big hit time effect pattern selection processing, the processing may be further branched for each big hit time stop symbol. The specific processing content will be further described later using another flowchart.

  In the case of non-winning, the following procedure is executed. In other words, when the effect control CPU 126 confirms that there is a shift in step S604 (Yes), it next executes step S612.

  Step S612: The effect control CPU 126 executes a deviation effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at the time of deviation based on the variation pattern command (for example, “A0H00H” to “A6H7FH”) received from the main control CPU 72. The effect pattern numbers at the time of losing are classified into “ordinary deviation fluctuation”, “short-time deviation fluctuation”, “outlier reach fluctuation”, and the like, and a fine reach fluctuation pattern is defined in “outlier reach fluctuation”. Note that which effect pattern number is selected by the effect control CPU 126 is determined by the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control CPU 72.

  When the effect pattern number at the time of detachment is selected, the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect table (not shown), and the effect symbol change schedule corresponding to the change effect pattern number at that time (change time, presence / absence of reach, occurrence of reach) , Reach type and reach occurrence timing) and stop display mode (for example, “7”-“2”-“4”, etc.). The specific processing content will be further described later using another flowchart.

  When any one of the above steps S608, S610, and S612 is executed, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S614.

  Step S614: The effect control CPU 126 executes a notice selection process (notice effect executing means). In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the content of the notice effect to be executed during the current variable display effect by lottery. The content of the notice effect is determined based on, for example, the result of internal lottery (winning or non-winning) and the current internal state (normal state, high probability state, time reduction state). As described above, the notice effect is for notifying the player of the possibility that the reach state will occur during the variable display effect, or for notifying that there is a possibility that it will eventually be a big hit. Therefore, the selection ratio of the notice effect is set to be low at the time of non-winning, but the selection ratio of the notice effect is set to be relatively high to increase the player's expectation at the time of winning.

  Step S616: The effect control CPU 126 executes a mode effect management process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a background image corresponding to the stay mode. For example, when the stay mode is “normal mode (low probability non-time shortened state)”, the production control CPU 126 selects a background image (for example, the background image shown in FIG. 48B) where the female character is sitting on the chaise longue. Execute the process. When the stay mode is “fireworks rush (high probability time shortened state)”, the effect control CPU 126 performs a process of selecting a background image (for example, the background image shown in FIG. 59A) having fireworks as a motif. Run. Furthermore, when the stay mode is “coast mode (low probability time shortening state)”, the effect control CPU 126 performs a process of selecting a background image (for example, the background image shown in FIG. 65A) with the coast as a motif. Run.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management process (end address). As a result, in the subsequent effect symbol variation processing (step S504 in FIG. 68), the variation display effect and the stop display effect are executed based on the actually selected variation effect pattern (effect execution means), and various A notice effect is executed based on the notice effect pattern. In addition, various stay mode effects are executed based on the background (stay) mode pattern selected here (effect execution means).

[Big hit variation pattern selection process]
FIG. 70 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the big hit hour variation effect pattern selection process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S800: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the internal state is a high probability time shortening state. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 can confirm the internal state by accessing the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirming the state designation command. The internal state can also be confirmed by a variation pattern command (the same applies hereinafter).

  As a result, if the internal state is the high probability time shortening state (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S802. If the internal state is not the high probability time shortening state (No), the effect control CPU 126 performs step S804. Run.

  Step S802: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the internal state is a low probability time shortening state. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 can confirm the internal state by accessing the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirming the state designation command.

  As a result, if the internal state is the low probability time shortening state (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S806, and if the internal state is not the high probability time shortening state (No), the effect control CPU 126 performs step S808. Run.

  Step S804: The effect control CPU 126 executes a fireworks rush big hit effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, a process of selecting an effect at the time of winning shown in FIGS.

  Step S806: The effect control CPU 126 executes a coast mode big hit effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, a reach effect is executed in the coast mode, and a process of selecting an effect that is a big hit is executed.

  Step S808: The effect control CPU 126 executes a normal mode big hit effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, a process of selecting an effect at the time of winning shown in FIG. 49 or the like is executed.

  Then, when the process of step S804, step S806, or step S808 ends, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol variation pre-process (FIG. 69).

[Variation production pattern selection process during loss]
FIG. 71 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the above-described variation effect pattern selection processing at the time of loss. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S850: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the internal state is a high probability time shortening state. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 can confirm the internal state by accessing the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirming the state designation command.

  As a result, if the internal state is the high probability time shortening state (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S854, and if the internal state is not the high probability time shortening state (No), the effect control CPU 126 performs step S852. Run.

  Step S852: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the internal state is a low probability time shortening state. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 can confirm the internal state by accessing the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirming the state designation command.

  As a result, if the internal state is the low probability time shortening state (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S856. If the internal state is not the low probability time shortening state (No), the effect control CPU 126 performs step S858. Run.

  Step S854: The effect control CPU 126 executes effect pattern selection processing at the time of fireworks rush failure. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, a process of selecting an effect at the time of failure shown in FIGS.

  Step S856: The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect pattern selection process when the coast mode is off. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, a process of selecting an effect at the time of failure shown in FIG.

  Step S858: The effect control CPU 126 executes effect pattern selection processing when the normal mode is off. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, a process of selecting an effect at the time of failure shown in FIG. 48 or the like is executed.

  And after finishing the process of step S854, step S856, or step S858, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol variation pre-process (FIG. 69).

[Processing when the variable winning device is activated]
FIG. 72 is a flowchart illustrating a configuration example of the variable winning device operating process. The variable winning device operation process is a subroutine of execution selection processing (step S902), variable winning device operation pre-processing (step S904), variable winning device operation in-process (step S906), and variable winning device operation post-processing (step S908). This is a configuration including a (program module) group. Here, first, the basic flow of the variable winning device operating process will be described along each process.

  Step S902: In the execution selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S904 to S908) from the “jump table”. For example, the effect control CPU 126 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the variable winning device operating process as the return destination address in the stack pointer.

  Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the variable winning device activation pre-processing has not yet started, the effect control CPU 126 selects the variable winning device activation pre-processing (step S904) as the next jump destination. Further, if the variable winning device operation pre-processing has already been completed, the effect control CPU 126 selects the variable winning device operating process (step S906) as the next jump destination. Furthermore, if the process during operation of the variable winning device is completed, the effect control CPU 126 selects the variable winning device operation post-processing (step S908) as the next jump destination.

  Step S904: In the variable winning device pre-operation process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting the contents of the effect to be executed during the big hit game. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S906: In the variable winning device operating process, the effect control CPU 126 generates control information instructing the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) as necessary. For example, when performing an effect using the effect switch button 45 during execution of the big hit effect, the effect control CPU 126 monitors whether or not the player has operated the effect button, and the content of the effect (button effect) according to the result is monitored. The control information is instructed to the display control CPU 146.

  Further, in this variable winning device operating process, when a probability change area passing command is received during the big hit game, an effect indicating that a V winning has occurred (an effect shown in (J) in FIG. 52) is selected. On the other hand, if the probability change area passing command is not received during the big hit game while the process is executed, a process of selecting an effect (effect shown in (N) in FIG. 53) indicating that no V winning has occurred. Execute.

  Step S908: In the variable winning device post-operation process, the effect control CPU 126 executes an effect of transmitting the transfer destination mode to the player during the end time of the variable winning device. For example, the effect control CPU 126 executes the coast mode rush effect or the fireworks rush rush effect depending on whether or not the winning symbol or the probability variation area has passed. Specifically, when a probability variation area passing command is received during a big hit game, a process of selecting an effect (effect shown in (K) in FIG. 52) indicating that the fireworks rush is entered is executed. When the probability variation area passing command is not received during the game, a process of selecting an effect (effect shown in FIG. 51 (G), etc.) indicating entering the coast mode is executed.

[Pre-processing of variable winning device operation]
FIG. 73 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the variable prize device pre-operation process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S910: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current winning symbol corresponds to “16 round symbol 1”. The winning symbol can be confirmed with a jackpot type command.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the current winning symbol corresponds to “16 round symbol 1” (Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S918, and the current winning symbol corresponds to “16 round symbol 1”. If this cannot be confirmed (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S912.

  Step S912: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current winning symbol corresponds to “16 round symbol 2”.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the current winning symbol corresponds to “16 round symbol 2” (Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S916, and the current winning symbol corresponds to “16 round symbol 2”. If this cannot be confirmed (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S914.

  Step S914: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current winning symbol corresponds to “16 round symbol 3”.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the current winning symbol corresponds to “16 round symbol 3” (Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S924, and the current winning symbol corresponds to “16 round symbol 3”. If it cannot be confirmed (No), that is, if it is confirmed that the current winning symbol corresponds to “16 round symbol 4”, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S928.

  Step S916: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the internal state is a time shortening state (a high probability time shortening state or a low probability time shortening state). Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 can confirm the internal state by accessing the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirming the state designation command.

  As a result, if the internal state is the time reduction state (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S920, and if the internal state is not the time reduction state (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S922.

  Step S918: The effect control CPU 126 executes a defeat effect selection process. Specifically, the process which selects the production which a teammate character loses by battle production is performed. For example, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect shown in (E), (F), etc. in FIGS.

  Step S920: The effect control CPU 126 executes a victory effect selection process. Specifically, the process which selects the production which a friend character wins by battle production is performed. For example, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect shown in (H), (I), etc. in FIGS.

  Step S922: The effect control CPU 126 executes a special bonus effect selection process. Specifically, a process of selecting an effect for executing a special jackpot effect without executing the battle effect is executed. For example, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect shown in (A), (B), etc. in FIG.

  Step S924: The effect control CPU 126 executes a defeat effect selection process. Specifically, the process which selects the production which a teammate character loses by battle production is performed. For example, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect shown in FIG. 50, FIG.

  Step S926: The effect control CPU 126 executes a probability variation challenge round effect selection process (special effect executing means). Specifically, the process of selecting an effect in which the final final effect remains, although it was defeated in the battle effect, is executed. For example, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting effects shown in (B), (C), (D), etc. in FIG.

  Step S928: The effect control CPU 126 executes a special big actor effect selection process (special effect executing means). Specifically, a process for selecting an effect for interrupting the battle effect and executing the special effect is executed. For example, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting effects shown in FIGS.

  And after finishing the process of step S918, step S920, step S922, step S926, or step S928, the production control CPU 126 returns to the variable winning device operating process (FIG. 72).

Thus, according to this embodiment, there are the following effects.
(1) In order for the game ball to pass through the probability changing area, (A) the variable winning device 31 is in an open state, and (B) the probability changing area solenoid 99 is operating. Is required. For this reason, in order to be a true probability change judge round, it is necessary to satisfy the two conditions (A) and (B) simultaneously during the big hit game.

  According to the present embodiment, when the variable winning device 31 shifts from the closed state to the open state, the probability variation region solenoid 99 is operated for a short period (0.1 second), so that the big hit game is being played. In addition, the above two conditions (A) and (B) can be satisfied at the same time, and a true probability variation judge round can be executed.

  However, in this embodiment, when winning with “16 round symbol 1” that does not shift to the high probability time shortening state, the game ball entered the variable winning device 31 is used for the probability variation area before reaching the probability variation area. The solenoid 99 is turned off. For this reason, a true probability variation round is executed, but a structure that does not allow the passage of the probability variation region in time is practically impossible, thereby preventing the game ball from passing through the probability variation region in an unintended situation. can do.

(2) According to the present embodiment, when the variable winning device 31 shifts from the closed state to the open state, that is, since the variable changing device 31 is opened simultaneously with the opening of the variable winning device 31, the probability changing region solenoid 99 is turned on. The start timing can be made the earliest timing, and the situation where the ON state of the probability variation area solenoid 99 continues at the stage when the game ball reaches the probability variation area can be avoided. For this reason, the probability variation area can be arranged closer to the entrance of the variable prize winning device 31, and the degree of freedom of the position where the probability variation area is arranged can be improved, and the probability variation area solenoid 99 is turned ON. The degree of freedom in maintaining the state can also be improved.

(3) In this embodiment, even if it corresponds to the symbol (“16 round symbol 2” to “16 round symbol 4”) to be shifted to the high probability time shortening state, the symbol that is not shifted to the high probability time shortening state. As in the case of (“16 round symbol 1”), when the variable prize-winning device 31 shifts from the closed state to the open state, the probability variation region solenoid 99 is turned on, and the probability variation region is shortened in a short time (0.1 second). An operation pattern for turning off the solenoid 99 is used. For this reason, with regard to the operation pattern of the sorting device, a common operation pattern can be applied when it corresponds to a specific winning type and when it corresponds to a non-specific winning type, and the burden of control processing and memory Can be reduced.

(4) In this embodiment, since a special game is executed using one variable winning device 31, it is possible to set a probability change judge round in all rounds, and a probability change judge round is executed in any round. It is possible to demonstrate a new gameability that there is a possibility. In the embodiment described above, the symbol that executes the probability variation judge round in 8 rounds is set as “16 round symbol 4”. However, for example, the symbol that executes the probability variation judge round in one round is set as “16 round symbols 5”. By setting the symbol for executing the probability variation judgment round in two rounds as “16 round symbol 6” or the like, the probability variation judgment round can be set in all rounds.

(5) According to the present embodiment, in the case of “16 round symbol 4”, since the probability variation judge round is set in the eighth round different from the normal 16th round, 16 rounds as the probability variation judge round For players who are waiting for their eyes, by executing a special effect (freeze effect) in the eighth round, an unexpected effect can be provided, and the range of effects can be expanded.

(6) According to the present embodiment, in the case of “16 round symbols 3”, the battle effect during the big hit game is defeated, but depending on how the game ball is launched, it is possible to shift to the high probability time shortening state. Sex remains. Then, in the final 16th round, by executing a special probability variation judge round that is different from the normal one, it is possible to excite the game contents by a probability variation challenge round effect that is executed at the same time.

(7) According to the present embodiment, whether the operation pattern of the variable winning device 31 corresponds to the symbol (“16 round symbol 2” to “16 round symbol 4”) for shifting to the high probability time shortening state is high probability. The jackpot game corresponding to the winning symbol is executed while the operation pattern of the solenoid 99 for the probability variation area is unified by changing depending on whether the symbol does not shift to the time reduction state (“16 round symbol 1”). can do.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented with various modifications. The aspect of the effect mentioned in one embodiment is an example, and is not limited to the aspect of the effect described above.

  In the embodiment described above, the variable winning device 31 has been described as an example in which the variable winning device 31 is arranged in the right-handed area, but may be arranged in the left-handed area.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which only one variable winning device 31 (special electric accessory) is installed has been described, but two variable winning devices 31 (so-called double attackers) may be installed. In this case, for example, from the first round to the fifteenth round, a jackpot game is executed using the first special electric game, and in the sixteenth round, a second jackpot game is executed using the second special electric game. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the probability variation region solenoid 99 is opened for 0.1 seconds at the same time as the start of the round is described. May be. Also, the opening time is not limited to 0.1 seconds, and the game ball that has entered the variable prize-winning device 31 is freely within a range (for example, about 0.1 to 1.0 seconds) that does not reach the probability variation area. Can be set.

  The images given in other production examples are merely examples, and these can be appropriately modified. Further, the structure, board surface configuration, specific numerical values and the like of the pachinko machine 1 are preferable examples including those shown in the drawings, and it goes without saying that these can be appropriately modified.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Game board unit 8a Game area 20 Start gate 28 Variable start winning device 33 Normal symbol display device 33a Normal symbol operation | movement memory lamp 34 1st special symbol display device 35 2nd special symbol display device 34a 1st special symbol operation memory Lamp 35a Second special symbol operation memory lamp 38 Game state display device 42 Liquid crystal display 45 Effect switching button 70 Main control device 72 Main control CPU
74 ROM
76 RAM
124 Production control device 126 Production control CPU

Claims (2)

An internal lottery execution means for executing an internal lottery when a lottery opportunity occurs during the game;
When the internal lottery is executed, the symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbol in a mode representing the result of the internal lottery after the symbol is variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time triggered by this,
About the result at the time of winning obtained by the internal lottery execution means by the internal lottery execution means, a winning type defining means for prescribing a plurality of winning types including a specific winning type and a non-specific winning type;
When a winning result is obtained by internal lottery by the internal lottery executing means, a winning type determining means for determining which of a plurality of winning types specified by the winning type specifying means corresponds to,
When the symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined winning manner by the symbol display means, it is easy to enter the game ball over a predetermined release time from a closed state where it is difficult to enter the game ball. A variable winning device that executes a special game by performing an opening / closing operation that shifts to a state;
A specific area that is provided inside the variable winning device and through which a game ball that has entered the variable winning device can pass;
From the difficult passage state in which it is difficult for a game ball that has entered the variable prize device to pass through the specific area, provided that a predetermined operating condition is satisfied, provided inside the variable prize device. A distribution device that executes a distribution operation in which a game ball that has entered the variable prize-winning device over a predetermined operation time shifts to an easy-to-pass state in which it is easy to pass through the specific area;
Detecting means for detecting that the game ball has passed through the specific area;
If passing of a game ball is detected by the detection means during the execution of the special game, a winning is obtained with at least a normal probability at the time of the internal lottery performed by the internal lottery execution means after the special game ends. High probability state transition means for transitioning from a probability state to a high probability state in which winning is obtained with a high probability compared to the low probability state;
Regarding the distribution operation pattern of the distribution device when it corresponds to the specific winning type, when the variable prize-winning device shifts from the closed state to the open state or after that, it shifts from the difficult passage state to the easy passage state, Specific winning type sorting operation pattern defining means for prescribing a specific winning type sorting operation pattern that maintains the easy-to-pass state for a time that makes it easy for a game ball that has entered the variable winning device to reach the specific area; ,
With respect to the distribution operation pattern of the distribution device in the case of the non-specific winning type, when the variable winning device shifts from the closed state to the open state, or after that, it shifts from the difficult to pass state to the easy to pass state. , Non-specific winning type distribution operation pattern prescription for prescribing a non-specific winning type distribution operation pattern that transitions from the easy passage state to the difficult passage state before a game ball that has entered the variable winning device reaches the specific area Means,
A first start winning opening for generating a first lottery opportunity as the lottery opportunity;
A second start winning opening for generating a second lottery opportunity as the lottery opportunity,
The internal lottery execution means
When the first lottery opportunity or the second lottery opportunity occurs, the internal lottery is executed,
The symbol display means
When the internal lottery corresponding to the first lottery trigger is executed, the internal symbol corresponding to the first lottery trigger is displayed after the first symbol as the symbol is variably displayed over a predetermined variation time. The first symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing the result of the lottery,
When the internal lottery corresponding to the second lottery trigger is executed, the internal symbol corresponding to the second lottery trigger is displayed after the second symbol as the symbol is variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time. The second symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing the result of the lottery,
The internal lottery execution means
Corresponds to the first lottery opportunity when both the first lottery opportunity and the second lottery opportunity have occurred after the first symbol or the second symbol is changed by the symbol display means. Performing the internal lottery corresponding to the second lottery opportunity over the internal lottery,
The variable winning device is:
There is one game board unit,
The special game is
A gaming machine that is executed from the beginning to the end using one of the variable winning devices. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The non-specific winning type sorting operation pattern defining means is:
As the non-specific winning type distribution operation pattern, when the variable winning device shifts from the closed state to the open state, the game ball that has entered the variable winning device shifts from the difficult passage state to the easy passage state. A gaming machine characterized in that an operation pattern for transitioning from the easy-to-pass state to the difficult-to-pass state before the time to reach the specific area elapses is defined.