JP2017143968A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce discomfort to be given to a player.SOLUTION: In a story mode in a high probability state, story performance composed of a plurality of performance parts that progress stepwise in accordance with progress situations in the high probability state is executed. In the story mode, no dedicated background image is prepared. Therefore, when no storage (reservation) of lottery elements is present, there is nothing to display. Then, in the case that there is no lottery element storage when a jackpot game during a first winning is over, execution of shooting direction designation performance is continued; when there is no lottery element storage in the story mode, a final performance content of each performance part of a plurality of performance parts continue to be executed. Thus, by performing loop reproduction of a final image of the performance executed in each scene in the high probability state, it is possible to avoid situations that nothing is displayed onto a display screen, and discomfort to be given to the player can be reduced.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 77

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that, when a lottery opportunity occurs during a game, displays the symbols in a variable manner and then stops and displays the symbols in a manner corresponding to the result of the lottery.

  Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine that displays an image of the earth and an airplane as a background in order to determine that the probability is changing and to notify the player that the probability is changing (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-17997 A

  In the above-described prior art, displaying the images of the earth and the airplane as the background makes it possible to easily convey to the player that the probability is changing.

  However, when an effect that does not display a background image and an effect that does not display a large effect symbol is adopted, if the lottery element is not stored (suspended), nothing will be displayed, and the player will not be able to display anything. There is a risk of feeling uncomfortable.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of reducing the uncomfortable feeling given to the player.

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 a lottery execution means for executing a predetermined lottery when a lottery trigger occurs during the game, and a predetermined variation time based on the execution of the predetermined lottery. A symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbol in a manner corresponding to the lottery result of the predetermined lottery after the symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and a specific background image depending on the gaming state based on the result of the predetermined lottery If the execution effect means for executing the predetermined effect without displaying and the lottery opportunity has not occurred when the predetermined effect is finished, among the final effect contents executed in the predetermined effect, This is a gaming machine provided with final effect content display continuation means for continuously displaying effects other than effects using effect symbols.

In the gaming machine of this solution, the game proceeds in the following flow.
(1) When a lottery opportunity occurs during the game (when the game ball enters the start winning opening, the game ball passes through the start gate), a predetermined lottery is performed. The predetermined lottery corresponds to a special symbol lottery, a normal symbol lottery, or the like.

(2) Based on the execution of the predetermined lottery in (1) above, the symbols (special symbols and normal symbols) are displayed in a variable manner over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the symbols are displayed in a manner corresponding to the lottery result of the predetermined lottery. Is stopped (confirmed).

(3) Based on the result of the predetermined lottery in (1) above, a predetermined effect is executed without displaying a specific background image depending on the gaming state. The predetermined effect is, for example, a variable display effect (for example, an effect symbol scroll display effect on a liquid crystal display, an effect by a small mini effect symbol, an effect by a fourth symbol) executed within the change time of (2) above. Or the effect including the stop display effect (For example, the stop display effect of the effect design in a liquid crystal display) performed within the stop display time of said (2) corresponds. In addition, when the special game is executed in response to the fact that the symbol is stopped and displayed in the predetermined winning mode according to (2) above, the predetermined effect is an effect during the special game that is executed in response to the special game Middle production). Special games include not only big hit games but also small hit games.

  Here, “does not display a specific background image depending on the gaming state” means a background image that depends on the gaming state (for example, a background image corresponding to the normal mode in the low probability state, or a high probability state. This means that the background image corresponding to the high probability state is not displayed, and it does not mean that the background image depending on the predetermined effect is not displayed.

(4) When the lottery opportunity has not occurred when the predetermined production of (3) is completed, the production design (including the 4th design) is included in the final production content executed in the predetermined production. An effect other than the used effect is continuously displayed (at least a part of the effect before the symbol stop that is finally displayed is loop-reproduced). An effect other than the effect is an effect other than the variable display using the effect symbol, and includes, for example, an effect by a character, an effect instructing the launch direction, other notice effects, a pre-read effect, and the like.

  Thus, according to this solution, in order to continue to display effects other than the effects using the effects design among the final effects executed in the predetermined effects, the identification depending on the game state Even if an effect that does not display the background image is used, it is possible to avoid a situation where nothing is displayed in a situation where there is no memory (holding) of lottery elements, The feeling of incongruity given can be reduced.

  In this regard, in the case of a conventional gaming machine, for example, when the variation display effect of the effect symbol ends and no lottery element storage (holding) exists, the final effect symbol stop mode (if it is off, 1 "-" 5 "-" 6 ", etc.) will continue to be displayed, and a background image will be displayed behind them. At this time, effects other than the effect symbol and the background image are not displayed.

However, in that case, when an effect that does not display a background image or effect design is adopted, or when it is displayed in a form that is difficult to see even if it is displayed, a situation occurs in which nothing is displayed on the display screen. End up.
In this respect, since the present solution means that the effects other than the effects using the effect symbols are continuously displayed among the final effects executed in the predetermined effects, nothing is displayed on the display screen. It is possible to avoid the situation of not being performed.

  Further, in the present solution, among the final effects executed in the predetermined effects, effects other than the effects using the effects symbols are continuously displayed. Need not be prepared, and the image capacity can be reduced.

  Solution 2: The gaming machine of the present solution is a special game in which any of the above-described solution means that a winning result is obtained as a result of the predetermined lottery and the symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner. Special game execution means for executing the special game execution means, and the effect execution means executes a special game-in-game effect corresponding to the special game as the predetermined effect, and a game ball as a final effect of the special game-in-game effect. A launch direction designating effect for designating the launch direction of the game is executed, and the final effect content display continuation means continues to execute the launch direction designating effect.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of this solution.
(1) When a winning result is obtained as a result of a predetermined lottery and a symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner, a special game (big hit game or small hit game) is executed.
(2) As a predetermined effect, an effect during special game corresponding to the special game described in (1) above (acting during a big game) is executed, and the launch direction of the game ball is designated as the final effect during the special game effect. A firing direction designation effect (right-handed suggestion effect) is executed.
(3) The final effect content display continuation means continues to execute the firing direction designation effect.

  According to this solution, since the final effect content display continuation unit continues to execute the launch direction designation effect, there is a situation in which there is no lottery element storage (holding) at the end of the special game. However, it is possible to avoid a situation in which nothing is displayed, and it is possible to reduce a sense of discomfort given to the player.

  Solution 3: The gaming machine according to the present solution, in any of the above-described solutions, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, an advantageous condition is applied from a predetermined game state to the predetermined game state. Advantageous game state transition means for shifting to the advantageous game state, wherein the effect execution means is configured by a plurality of effect parts that progress in stages according to the progress of the advantageous game state as the predetermined effect. The final effect content display continuation means is a gaming machine characterized in that the final effect content of each effect part among the plurality of effect parts is continuously executed.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of this solution.
(1) When a predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, when winning with a probability variation symbol, winning with a short time symbol, or when a game ball passes through a probability variation area during a big hit game), a predetermined gaming state ( Transition from a low probability state) to an advantageous gaming state (high probability state, low probability time shortening state, high probability non-time shortening state, high probability time shortening state, etc.) to which advantageous conditions are applied compared to a predetermined gaming state Let me. The advantageous gaming state is, for example, a state in which at least one of a state where the winning probability of the special symbol is high and a state where the winning probability of the normal symbol is high is applied.

(2) As a predetermined effect, a story effect composed of a plurality of effect parts that progress in stages according to the progress status of the (1) advantageous gaming state is executed.

(3) The final effect content display continuation means continues to execute the final effect content of each effect part among the plurality of effect parts of (2).

  According to this solving means, the final effect content display continuation means continues the execution of the final effect contents of each effect part among the plurality of effect parts, and thus advances the game in the advantageous game state. Even if a situation where there is no lottery element storage (holding) occurs, it is possible to avoid a situation where nothing is displayed, and to reduce the sense of discomfort given to the player .

Further, according to the present invention, for example, the following configuration can be derived.
(1) Based on the trigger of each start prize during the ST period (in the advantageous gaming state) (every second special symbol lottery), the story progresses one story at a time, and each story relates to the story (change once) The background mode (displayed every time) is made different from the previous episode, and the effect that is likely to be a big hit is continuously updated.

(2) At the end of a round game related to the occurrence of a probable jackpot, if there is no starting prize (second special symbol winning or second special symbol holding memory) to advance the story introductory (when the game is stopped), the customer waiting time The display of “identification information (information suggesting the launch direction) relating to the ball launch (right strike / game restart)” is set as a background mode for loop reproduction until reaching.

(3) After that, when the game is stopped during the ST period, the display of “identification information utilizing the end image for each episode” corresponding to each of the scenarios to be progressed step by step step by step. A background mode in shared program display control in which loop reproduction is performed after the symbol determination time has elapsed until the customer waiting time is reached.

(4) After the customer waiting time from the loop playback in (3) above, to “Demonstration effect image common to all stories (shutter image, etc.)” as an effect during standby until the next start winning (game reclosing) And switch to display.

According to such a configuration, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) At the end of the last round (big hit round) during special games, the game will be withered (no lottery element memory), waiting for customers without displaying the information (background) of the introductory story related to the start of the ST In such a case, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the background mode cannot be displayed.

(2) By sharing a display program for dividing each scenario of a story (for each episode) and performing loop playback of the corresponding image, the customer wait time has been reached after the symbol set time has elapsed during the ST period. Thus, it is possible to simplify the loop display control of the background display up to (simplify the complicated processing flow).

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the uncomfortable feeling given to the player.

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 2nd variable prize-winning apparatus and its periphery from the diagonally upper left on the front side. It is a figure which shows a mode that a game ball | bowl enters into the 2nd variable prize apparatus currently open | released, and a game ball does not pass through a probability change area | region. It is a figure which shows a mode that a game ball | bowl enters into the 2nd variable prize apparatus currently open | released, and a game ball | bowl 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 2nd variable prize apparatus during 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 1st special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a 2nd special symbol game process. It is a figure which shows the open | release operation | movement pattern of a variable winning apparatus. 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 1st special symbol shift (low probability state). It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern selection table (high probability state) at the time of a 1st special symbol shift. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the stop symbol selection table at the time of the 1st special symbol big hit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the 2nd special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern selection table (low probability state) at the time of the 1st special symbol big hit. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd special symbol big hit hour fluctuation pattern selection table (low probability state). It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern selection table (high probability state) at the time of the 1st special symbol big hit. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern selection table (high probability state) at the time of the 2nd special symbol big hit. It is a 2nd special symbol small hits variation pattern selection table (low probability state). It is a 2nd special symbol small hit hour variation pattern selection table (high probability 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 process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the special symbol stop display process. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery correspondence table. It is a timing chart which shows the change of the change display of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol. 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 example of a procedure of a probability change area | region non-passing determination process. 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 game flow developed in the pachinko machine 1. FIG. It is a figure explaining the game flow developed in the probability variation mode which is a high probability state. 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 continuation diagram showing the flow of reach production executed at the time of big hit (winning) when it corresponds to “16 round big hit 1” or “16 round big hit 2” in the low probability state. It is a continuation figure showing the example of production of the re-lottery effect at the time of success. It is a continuation figure showing the example of production of the re-lottery effect at the time of failure. FIG. 15 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of special bonus effects performed during a jackpot game in the case of “16 round symbols 2”. FIG. 10 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of the effect of a normal bonus effect executed during a jackpot game in the case of “16 round symbols 1”. It is a continuation figure which shows the example of an effect of scenario selection production in probability variation mode. It is a continuous figure which shows the example of a title display effect. FIG. 11 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of an animation display effect. It is a continuation figure which shows partially the example of a battle production (at the time of victory). It is a continuation figure which shows an example of a production of a battle production (at the time of defeat) partially. It is a continuation figure which shows the example of an effect of revival mode (1/3). It is a continuous figure which shows the example of a production | generation of revival mode (2/3). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of an effect of revival mode (3/3). It is a continuation figure showing the example of the demonstration production after the first hit. It is a continuation figure showing the example of the production of the demonstration production during execution of the scenario selection production. It is a continuation figure which shows the example of a demonstration effect during animation display effect execution. It is a continuation figure showing the example of the production of the demonstration production under execution of the battle production. 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 a low probability state effect symbol management process. 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 high probability state effect symbol management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of story mode management processing. It is a figure which shows the detail of the game flow in probability change mode. It is a figure which shows the list of the loop image displayed during probability change mode.

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.

  Further, 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 projecting 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 the 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 of 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 device 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 installed in front of the upper dish 6b in the upper position, and a lower dish ball removal lever 6e is located 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 at the lower right 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 is, for example, a form in which a push-type circular button and a rotary jog ring (jog dial) are combined around it (operation input receiving means). The player switches the content of the effect (for example, the background screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 42) by pushing or rotating the effect switching button 45, for example, while the symbol is changing, the big hit is being confirmed, or 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 device 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 state (low probability state), and the right part of the game area 8a is an advantageous state (big hit game state, small hit game state) , A high probability state or the like) is a second game area (right-handed area). Further, in the game area 8a, a middle start winning opening 26, a starting gate 20, a normal winning opening 22, 24, a variable start winning apparatus 28, a first variable winning apparatus 30 (variable winning apparatus), The second variable winning device 31 (variable winning device) and the like are distributed and installed. Among these, the middle start winning opening 26 is arranged in the center of the lower portion of the game area 8a, and the start gate 20, the variable start winning apparatus 28, and the second variable winning apparatus 31 are arranged in the right part of the game area 8a. ing. Further, the first variable winning device 30 is arranged from the right of the lower part 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. The player enters the winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30 during the opening operation, and the second 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 winning device 28 during operation, or enter the first variable winning device 30 during opening operation. There is a possibility that the player enters a ball, enters the second variable winning device 31 during the opening operation, or enters the normal winning port 24. The game balls that have passed through the start gate 20 continue to flow down in the game area 8a, but the medium start winning port 26, the normal winning ports 22, 24, the variable start winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, and the second variable winning device. The game balls that have entered the device 31 are collected to the back side of the game board unit 8 through through holes 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 be placed in the variable start winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, the second variable winning device 31, or the normal winning port 24, the right side region (right-handed region) in the game region 8a. ) To play a game ball (perform so-called “right-handed”).

  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 first variable winning device 30 described above is a predetermined first condition (from the third round during the big hit game) when the prescribed condition is satisfied (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a big win mode). It operates when the condition of the round is satisfied, and makes it possible to win the first big winning opening (no reference sign) (special electric accessory, first special winning event generating means).

  The first variable prize-winning device 30 is a device arranged on the lower right side of the rendering unit 40 (so-called lower attacker), and has, for example, one opening / closing member 30a. The opening / closing member 30a reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. As shown in the figure, the opening / closing member 30a is in the closed position (closed state) along the board surface, and at this time, it is always impossible to win the first big prize opening (the first big prize opening is closed). When the first variable winning device 30 is operated, the opening / closing member 30a is displaced so as to fall forward with its lower edge portion as a hinge, thereby opening the first big winning opening (open state). During this time, the first variable winning device 30 is in a state in which the inflow of game balls is not impossible, and can generate an event of winning a prize at the first big winning opening. At this time, the opening / closing member 30a also functions as a member for guiding the inflow of the game ball to the first grand prize opening.

  The second variable winning device 31 is a case where a prescribed condition is satisfied (when a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a big-hit or small-hit manner) and a predetermined second condition (the first round during a big-hit game) Or, when the condition that it is the second round, or the condition that it is the first opening or the second opening in the small hit game is satisfied, it operates, and the second big winning opening (specific winning opening: It is possible to win a prize (without a reference sign) (special electric accessory, second special prize event generating means).

  The second 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 first variable winning device 30 employs a device in which the opening / closing member 30a is tilted forward. The second variable winning device 31 is a device in which the opening / closing member 31a is slid into the board surface. Adopted (slide 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 second big prize opening is closed). When the second variable winning device 31 is activated, the opening / closing member 31a is drawn into the board surface to open the second large winning opening (open state). During this time, the second 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 second large winning opening.

[Probability change area (specific area)]
In addition, inside the second variable winning device 31, a probability variation area (no reference sign) is provided separately from the second large winning opening. The probability variation area is an area through which a game ball cannot pass when the second variable winning device 31 is in a closed state, and an area through which a game ball can pass when the second variable winning device 31 is in an open state. Above the probability variation region, a probability variation region slide member 330 (see FIG. 6) for guiding a game ball to the probability variation region is arranged, and at a specific timing (first and second rounds) during the big hit game. By operating the probability variation area slide member 330, the game ball can be guided to the probability variation area.

[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 second 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 second variable winning device 31 is arranged on the special passage, when the opening / closing member 31a slides and the second variable winning device 31 is in the open state, the special passage ( All the game balls passing through the arrow B in FIG. 3 enter the second 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 (an image display, an effect display means) is installed inside the effect unit 40. The liquid crystal display 42 includes various effect images including effect symbols corresponding to special symbols. Is displayed. The liquid crystal display 42 can display the effect image in a plurality of layers. 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 inside of the effect unit 40 together with a movable body 40f (for example, a decoration simulating a mallet). 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, the game area 8a including the game balls that have entered the normal winning ports 22, 24, the middle starting winning port 26, the right starting winning port 28a, the first variable winning device 30, and the second variable winning device 31 are driven. All the game balls thus collected are collected to the back side of the game board 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 second variable winning device 31 and its surroundings from the upper left oblique side on 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.
In addition, a winning device unit 300 including the second variable winning device 31 is disposed below the variable start winning device 28.

  The winning device unit 300 includes a front cover 310, a flow path forming member 320, a second variable winning device 31, a second 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 second variable winning device 31 interposed therebetween. .

  The second variable winning device 31 is a special electric accessory (a so-called slide-type V attacker) having a probability variation region inside. The opening / closing member 31 a of the second variable prize winning device 31 has a rear end portion entering the opening 31 c 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 the 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. Cannot enter the ball (the second large winning opening 31b is closed). When the second variable winning device 31 is activated, the opening / closing member 31a is drawn into the opening 31c, and the second big winning opening 31b is opened (open state). During this time, the second 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 second large winning port 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 second variable prize-winning device 31 is disposed on the special passage.

  Here, the opening width of the second grand prize winning opening 31b is a width indicated by an arrow A in the drawing when strictly grasped. That is, the opening width of the second big prize opening 31b is such that the left obstacle nail among the two obstacle nails arranged above the receiving surface 321 from the left end of the opening / closing member 31a (second big prize opening 31b). Up to. This is because all the game balls that have passed through the area indicated by the arrow A in the figure will enter the second big prize opening 31b as long as the second big prize opening 31b is open. However, the opening width of the second grand prize opening 31b does not necessarily need to be strictly grasped in this way. For example, the opening / closing member 31a (second big prize opening 31b) from the left end of the opening / closing member 31a (second big prize opening 31b). ) To the right end. 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 second big winning opening 31b.

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

  A vertical passage 326 extending downward is formed downstream of the second 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. It has been. 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 area slide member 330 moves to a position (drive position) that protrudes to the near side from the board surface, the probability variation area slide member 330 enters the movable space 327 and receives the game ball flowing down from above, 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. In the case where the second variable winning device 31 is provided with a discharge switch, the probability variation 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 second variable winning device 31 is provided with a discharge switch, by using such a discharge switch and the above-described count switch, it is determined whether or not the number of balls entered matches the number of discharges. Can do.

  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 second 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 the big hit state occurs and the second variable winning device 31 digests the round game, the player executes the 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 second variable winning device 31.

  When the second variable winning device 31 is open, the opening / closing member 31a slides to open the second big winning port 31b, so that a game ball can be put into the second big winning port 31b. It becomes. In this state, when a game ball enters the second big prize opening 31b, the game ball falls to the bottom surface 325 of the second big prize 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 second count switch 85.

In the third to sixteenth rounds during the big hit game, the probability variation area slide member 330 is in a position retracted from the board surface (a retreat position) and 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 second variable winning device 31 and the game ball passes through the probability variation area.

  When the big hit state occurs and the second variable winning device 31 digests the round game, the player executes the 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 second variable winning device 31.

  When the second variable winning device 31 is open, the opening / closing member 31a slides to open the second big winning port 31b, so that a game ball can be put into the second big winning port 31b. It becomes. In this state, when a game ball enters the second big prize opening 31b, the game ball falls to the bottom surface 325 of the second big prize 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 second count switch 85.

In the case of the first round and the second round when winning in “16 round symbol 2”, the probability variation area slide member 330 is in a position protruding from the board surface (driving position), and the game ball is placed inside. Guide to the 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 second variable winning device 31 that is closed.

  When the big hit state occurs and the second variable winning device 31 digests the round game, the player executes the 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 second variable winning device 31.

  When the second variable winning device 31 is closed, the opening / closing member 31a does not slide into the inside of the board surface, so that the second big winning port 31b is closed, and a game ball enters the second big winning port 31b. I can't. 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 and is released to the game area, and finally enters the normal winning opening 24 or enters the first variable winning device 30 being opened, It is collected through the out port 32 to the back side of the game board unit 8.

  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 second variable winning device 31 is arranged at the position where the ball passes, when the second variable winning device 31 is in the open state, all the game balls that have passed through the side of the variable start winning device 28 are the first. 2 The player enters the variable winning device 31. For this reason, when the 2nd variable prize-winning apparatus 31 is an open state, a useless ball will not generate | occur | produce and it gives a player a sense of superiority, suppressing that a player's expectation falls. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, when the second 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 enter the second variable winning device 31. Therefore, an avoidance hole (a space for allowing the game ball to escape) is formed upstream or around the second variable prize-winning device 31, or a guide path for guiding the game ball that has entered the avoidance hole to the out port is formed. Therefore, it is possible to secure a wide gaming area.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the second variable winning device 31 (second large winning port 31b) is formed at the outer edge of the area into which the game ball can enter. For this reason, according to this embodiment, the 2nd variable prize-winning apparatus 31 can be put outside the game area. Then, by bringing the second 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 second variable winning device 31 is not formed on the upstream or right side of the second variable winning device 31. For this reason, according to this 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 second variable winning device 31. If the variable winning device 31 is in the open state, the game ball will surely enter the second large winning port 31b. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the second variable winning device 31 is in the open state, the useless ball is not generated, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in 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 is caused by a synergistic effect with the configuration of the second variable winning device 31 described above. It is possible to suppress a decrease in expectation.

  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, for example, a normal symbol display device 33 and a normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a at the lower left position in the window 4a, as well as a first special symbol display device 34 (first symbol display means), A second special symbol display device 35 (second symbol display means) and a gaming state display device 38 are 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 (LEDs). 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.

  The game state display device 38 includes LEDs corresponding to, for example, jackpot type display lamps 38a and 38b, a probability variation state display lamp 38d, 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 includes a medium start winning port 26, a variable start winning device 28, a first variable winning device 30, and a second variable winning device 31 corresponding to the middle start winning port switch 80 and the right start winning port, respectively. The switch 82, the 1st count switch 84 (entrance detection means), and the 2nd count switch 85 (entrance detection means) are equipped. 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 first count switch 84 is for detecting the number of game balls that have entered the first variable prize-winning device 30 (first big prize opening) and counting the number thereof. Furthermore, the second count switch 85 is for detecting the number of game balls that have entered the second variable winning device 31 (second big winning port 31b) and counting the number thereof. Further, the probability change area switch 95 is a switch for detecting that the game ball has passed through the probability change area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31 (specific area passage 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, because of the configuration of the game board unit 8, the winning detection signals from the gate switch 78, the first count switch 84, the second count switch 85, the winning opening switch 86, and the probability variation area switch 95 are the panel relay terminal board. The panel relay terminal board 87 is provided with wiring patterns, connection terminals, 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 includes a variable start winning device 28, a first variable winning device 30, a second variable winning device 31, and a normal electric accessory solenoid 88 and a first large winning opening corresponding to the upstream of the probability changing region, respectively. A solenoid 90, a second big prize opening solenoid 97, and a probability changing area solenoid 99 are provided. These solenoids 88, 90, 97, 99 are operated (excited) based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72, and open / close operations of the variable start winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, and the second variable winning device 31, respectively ( Actuating) or moving the probability variation region slide member 330. The solenoids 88, 90, 97, and 99 also transmit control signals from the main control CPU 72 through the panel relay terminal plate 87.

  In addition, a glass frame opening switch 91 is installed in the integrated door unit 4, and a plastic frame opening switch 93 is installed in the inner frame assembly 7. When the integrated door 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 inner frame assembly 7 is opened from the outer frame unit 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 integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 from these contact signals. When the main control CPU 72 detects the open state of the integrated door unit 4 or the inner frame assembly 7, the main control CPU 72 generates a door open information signal as the external information signal.

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a payout control device 92 is equipped (winning privilege grant means). 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 ball is 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. A ball feed 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. In addition, the launch solenoid 110 hits the game ball sent to the launch position, and performs the operation of firing game balls one by one continuously (intermittently) toward the game area 8a 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 handle 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. Further, the touch sensor 114 detects that the player's body is touching the handle unit 16 (launching handle) from the change in capacitance, and outputs a detection signal thereof. 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 lending / 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 lamp 46 and the glass frame decoration lamps 48 to 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 first variable winning device 30, the second variable winning device 31, and the like. Here, an example is given in which the glass frame decoration lamp 52 is connected to the glass frame decoration board 136, but a saucer illumination board is installed in the tray unit 6, and the glass frame decoration lamp 52 is a saucer illumination. It may be configured to be connected to the lamp driving circuit 132 through a substrate.

  The acoustic drive circuit 134 is a sound generator incorporating a sound ROM, an acoustic control IC, an amplifier, etc. (not shown), for example, and this acoustic drive circuit 134 drives the glass frame speakers 54 and 55 and the outer frame speaker 56. Sound output.

  In the present embodiment, a glass frame lighting board 136 is installed on the inner surface of the integrated door unit 4, and drive signals from the lamp driving circuit 132 and the acoustic driving circuit 134 pass through the glass frame lighting 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. Further, a jog dial 45 a is connected to the glass frame decorating board 136, and when the player rotates the jog dial 45 a, 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 control unit 162 (power control means) is provided on the back side of the inner 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 162 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 first big prize opening solenoid 90, the second big prize opening solenoid 97, the probability changing area solenoid 99, etc. The entire contents of the work area excluding the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer are backed up, and the sum result value is stored 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 performs the test signal in addition to the output ports corresponding to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88, the first big prize opening solenoid 90, the second big prize opening solenoid 97, and the probability variation area solenoid 99 as described above. Clear the output port buffer corresponding to the terminal or command control signal.

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, a passage detection signal from the gate switch 78 and the probability changing area switch 95, a middle start winning port switch 80, a right starting winning port switch 82, a first count switch 84, a second count switch 85, and a winning port switch 86. The input state (ON / OFF) of the winning detection signal from is read.

  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 S205a, Step S205b, Step S206: The main control CPU 72 executes the first special symbol game process, the second special symbol game process, and the normal symbol game process during the interrupt management process. These processes are for specifically proceeding with the game in the pachinko machine 1. Among these, in the first special symbol game process (step S205a), the main control CPU 72 controls execution of an internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol, and controls variation display and stop display by the first special symbol display device 34. Or the operation of the first variable winning device 30 and the second variable winning device 31 is controlled according to the display result. In the second special symbol game process (step S205b), the main control CPU 72 controls the execution of the internal lottery corresponding to the second special symbol, and controls the variable display and stop display by the second special symbol display device 35. Or the operation of the second variable winning device 31 is controlled according to the display result. The details of the first special symbol game process and the second 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, 84, 85, 86 in the previous input process (step S203), a prize ball instruction for instructing the payout control device 92 the number of prize balls. Output the command.

[About the number of prize balls and number of game balls won]
The number of prize balls at the start port of the first special symbol and the number of prize balls at the start port of the second special symbol are each set to a specified number of one or more. In addition, the number of prize balls may be different between the start port of the first special symbol and the start port of the second special symbol. In addition, the minimum number of winning balls is set based on the winning probability of the special symbol and the expected value of the total number of game balls (the average number of balls that can be obtained during the period from the start to the end of the time reduction state) May be. Furthermore, the winning probability of special symbols, the expected number of game balls won, the number of opening of the big prize opening, the opening time of the big winning opening, the maximum number of winning of the big winning opening, the number of winning balls of the big winning opening are predetermined. When the condition is satisfied, a big hit may be set such that the number of game balls acquired by one big hit is less than 1/4 of the maximum number of acquired game balls.

  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 own internal state (for example, normal symbol game management state, special symbol game management state, jackpot, probability fluctuation function in operation), and outputs them to the port. Store in 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). Further, the main control CPU 72 drives each of the drive signals of the normal electric accessory solenoid 88, the first large prize opening solenoid 90, the second large prize opening solenoid 97, and the probability variation area solenoid 99 stored in the port output request buffer, and the test. Output the port with the signal etc.

  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 first count switch 84 corresponding to the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S20 and executes the first big winning mouth count process. In the first grand prize winning count process, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of winning balls to the first variable prize winning device 30 for each 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 S21a.

  Step S21a: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the second count switch 85 corresponding to the second big winning opening of the second 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 S21b and executes the second big winning mouth count process. In the second grand prize winning count process, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of winning balls to the second variable prize winning device 31 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, if there is no input of a winning 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 changing area switch 95 corresponding to the probability changing area provided in the second 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 area of the RAM 76 as a gaming state flag (advantageous gaming state transition means, high probability state transition means) , Probability variation function actuating 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, if no detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 13).

[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 four sections for the first special symbol and four sections (for example, 2 bytes each) for the second special symbol. 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 are stored 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 a variation pattern destination determination command 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) when the “probability variation function” is activated is reflected. For example, if the current state is when the “probability variation function” is activated, the main control CPU 72 determines whether the variation time corresponds to the “fixed variation time” based on the loaded reach determination random number. To do. As a result, when the fluctuation time corresponds to the “fixed fluctuation time”, the main control CPU 72 generates a fluctuation pattern destination determination command corresponding to the “fixed 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 variation time does not correspond to the “fixed variation time”, the main control CPU 72 generates a variation pattern destination determination command corresponding to the “variable variation time”. Alternatively, if the current state is when the “stochastic fluctuation function” is not in operation (low probability state), the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the “normal deviation deviation 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 effect determination process after executing the determination result management process of step S82, and the first special symbol memory update process (FIG. 15) or the second special symbol of the caller. The process returns to the storage update process (FIG. 16). 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 decision random number stored so far, the jackpot symbol random number that is paired with this will be displayed in the “probable variable region passable symbol (16 round symbol 2, 2 round symbol)” If applicable, 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 the above step S54, and from the result, as the jackpot type, the “probable variation region non-passable symbol (16 round symbol 1)” or “probable variation region non-passable symbol (16 round symbol) 2 or 2 round symbols) ”. 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 destination determination value stored in the previous step S74 represents “probability variation area non-passable 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 “probable change region passable 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. For example, “01H” is set as the special symbol destination determination value when it corresponds to the “probability variation area non-passable symbol”, and “A0H” is set when it corresponds to the “probable variation region passable 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. Thereby, in this embodiment, it is possible to make a prior jackpot determination in consideration of subsequent changes in internal state (low probability state → high probability state, high probability state → low 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).

[Parallel variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol]
Next, details of the first special symbol game process and the second special symbol game process executed in the interrupt management process (FIG. 13) will be described. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 34 displays the change in the first special symbol and the second special symbol by separately executing the internal lottery corresponding to each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to display the variation of the second special symbol on the display device 35 in parallel (design parallel variation means). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol game process and the second special symbol game process are separately performed (once in one interrupt cycle) on the control by the main control CPU 72 for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. One by one).

[First special symbol game processing]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the first special symbol game process. The first special symbol game process has a procedure (step S1000a) for confirming whether or not the internal state flag is “start of big game (during big hit game)”.

  Step S1000a: First, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the gaming state (internal state) corresponding to the second special symbol is “start of big role (during big hit game)” or “start of small hit (during small hit)”. Check. This confirmation can be performed based on the progress status of the processing performed so far on the second special symbol (the value of the second special symbol game management status). This confirmation is performed in the present embodiment because the game related to the first special symbol is not advanced when the big special game or the small bonus game is being performed with respect to the other second special symbol.

  At this time, especially when the big special game is not being played (the value of the second special symbol game management status is a value that is a big hit) with respect to the second special symbol, and if it is not a small hit (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the next step S1000b and subsequent steps. Execute the process. Steps S1000b to S6000 are program modules that form the basis of the first special symbol game process. The main control CPU 72 can specifically control the progress of the game corresponding to the first special symbol through the processes of the basic steps S1000b to S6000.

  The basic part of the first special symbol game process includes an execution selection process (step S1000b), a special symbol change pre-process (step S2000), a special symbol change process (step S3000), and a special symbol stop display process (step S4000). , A sub-routine (program module) group of variable winning device management process (step S5000) for big hit and variable winning device management process for small hit (step S6000) is included. Here, first, a basic flow of the basic part of the first special symbol game process will be described along each process.

  Step S1000b: 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 S6000) 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 first special symbol game process in the stack pointer as the return destination address.

  Which process is selected as the next jump destination differs depending on the progress of the process performed so far (first special symbol game management status). For example, if the first special symbol has not yet started to display the variation (first special symbol game management status: 00H), the main control CPU 72 performs the special symbol variation pre-processing (step S2000) as the next jump destination. select. If the special symbol variation pre-processing has already been completed (first 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 processed. If the process during the change is completed (first special symbol game management status: 02H), the special symbol stop display 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 is performed. 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 of preparing conditions for starting the variation display of the first special symbol. Specifically, the big hit determination (lottery execution means) and the variation pattern are determined here, and in the case of the big win, the winning type is also determined. Further, in accordance with the determination of the winning type, the main control CPU 72 sets a count-off counter for the “high probability state”. Note that more specific processing contents 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 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 the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

  In addition, in this process, a process for determining whether or not to operate the skip function is also performed. In the previous jackpot determination, the variation of the first special symbol is won, and the other second special symbol is small. When the winning variation is being displayed, the skip function is activated for the other second special symbol. By the operation of this skip function, a process of forcibly ending the small hit variation of the second special symbol and making it non-winning is performed. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  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. Similarly, an ON or OFF drive signal is output for each segment and dot of the 7-segment LED. However, the drive signal pattern is constant, whereby the first special symbol is stopped and displayed. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S5000: The big win variable winning device management process is selected when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a big hit manner in the previous special symbol stop display process. For example, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a 16-round big hit mode, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state (a special gaming state advantageous to the player) occurs. During the big hit game with respect to the first special symbol, the jump destination is set in the big win variable winning device management process in the previous execution selection process (step S1000b), and the variable display of the first special symbol is not performed. In the big win variable winning device management process, the number of continuous operations set in advance for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds or until 9 winnings are counted) for the first big winning port solenoid 90 or the second big winning port solenoid 97. The first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern (continuous operation of the special electric accessory). During this time, the player is given an opportunity to collect a large number of prize balls by concentrating on the first variable prize winning device 30 or the second variable prize winning device 31 in a concentrated manner (special game). Execution means). The opening / closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 at the time of a big hit is referred to as “round”, and if the total number of continuous operations is 16, these are referred to as “16 rounds”. Collectively. In the present embodiment, not only 16 round big hits but also other types of 2 round big hits are provided as types of big hits. Also for the 16 round jackpot, there are a plurality of winning types (winning symbols) 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 first variable winning device 30 for one round is set. Alternatively, every time the opening / closing operation of the second variable winning device 31 is completed, the value of the round number counter is incremented by 1. 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 game) for the first special symbol only for that round.

Then, when the big hit game is finished with respect to the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 changes the state after the big hit game is finished based on the game state flag (probability variation function operation flag).
When transitioning from the “low probability state” to the “high probability state”, the probability variation function is activated, and the winning probability in the internal lottery becomes, for example, about 10 times higher than usual (advantageous game state transition means, high probability state transition means). In the present embodiment, there is no concept of “time reduction state”. Regardless of the “low probability state” or “high probability state”, the winning probability of the normal symbol is about one-tenth, the variation time of the normal symbol is about 1 second, and the variable start winning device 28 Since the opening time is about 2.5 seconds, the first special symbol or the second special symbol can be changed at any time regardless of the low probability state or the high probability state (lottery trigger generation means). However, in the “low probability state”, the fluctuation time at the time of the small hit of the second special symbol is set to be considerably long (set to a specified fluctuation time (for example, about several minutes)). Unless transferred, the second special symbol cannot be changed frequently except for the first change.

  Step S6000: The small winning hour variable winning device management process is selected when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small winning manner in the special symbol stop display process. For example, when the first 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 variable variable winning device management process in the previous execution selection process (step S1000b), and the special symbol variation display is not performed. In this embodiment, since the small hit is not set for the first special symbol, this process is not executed. However, when the small hit is set for the first special symbol, this process is not performed. Is executed.

[Second special symbol game processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the second special symbol game process. The second special symbol game process also includes a procedure (step S1900a) for confirming whether or not the other first special symbol is a big hit.

  Step S1900a: Similarly here, the main control CPU 72 first confirms whether or not the gaming state corresponding to the first special symbol is “big hit gaming”. This confirmation can also be performed based on the value of the first special symbol game management status as described above. Note that this determination excludes the determination of whether or not it is “meeting small hits” because the first special symbol has no small hits.

  At this time, in particular, if the jackpot game is not being played regarding the first special symbol (the value of the first special symbol game management status is a jackpot value) (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the processing from the next step S1900b. Steps S1900b to S6900 are program modules that form the basis of the second special symbol game process. The main control CPU 72 can specifically control the progress of the game corresponding to the second special symbol through the processes of steps S1900b to S6900 as the basis.

  As explained in the previous first special symbol game process, the execution selection process (step S1900b), the special symbol change pre-process (step S2900), and the special symbol change process ( Step S3900), special symbol stop display processing (step S4900), big-hit variable winning device management process (step S5900), small-hit variable winning device management process (step S6900) subroutine (program module) group is included. Yes. The contents of each process are the same as those described in the first special symbol game process except that the object of control is the second special symbol, but in order to ensure an understanding of the control process, each process is described here. A basic flow of the basic part of the second special symbol game process will be described along the line.

  Step S1900b: 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 S2900 to S6900) 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 second special symbol game process in the stack pointer as the return destination address.

  Here again, which process is selected as the next jump destination differs depending on the progress of the process performed so far (second special symbol game management status). For example, if the second special symbol has not yet started to change display (second special symbol game management status: 00H), the main control CPU 72 performs the special symbol variation pre-processing (step S2900) as the next jump destination. select. If the special symbol variation pre-processing has already been completed (second special symbol game management status: 01H), the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation processing (step S3900) as the next jump destination, and the special symbol variation is processed. If the process during the change is completed (second special symbol game management status: 02H), the special symbol stop displaying process (step S4900) is selected as the next jump destination.

  Step S2900: In the special symbol variation pre-processing in the second special symbol game process, the main control CPU 72 performs an operation of preparing conditions for starting the variation display of the second special symbol. Specifically, the big hit determination (lottery execution means) and the variation pattern are determined here, and in the case of the big win, the winning type is also determined.

  Step S3900: In the special symbol changing process, the main control CPU 72 controls the driving of the second special symbol display device 35 while counting the change timer.

  Step S4900: In the special symbol stop display process in the second special symbol game process, the main control CPU 72 controls the drive of 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, and thereby the second special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Step S5900: The big win variable winning device management process is selected when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the big win or small win mode (a mode other than non-winning) in the previous special symbol stop display process. . Here again, the stop display mode of the second special symbol is determined in a mode for each winning type. 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 win variable winning device management process, the second variable winning device 31 for one round is set. Each time the opening / closing operation is finished, the value of the round number counter is incremented by one. 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 game) for the second special symbol only for that round.

  Then, when the big hit game is ended with respect to the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 changes the state after the big hit game is ended based on the game state flag (probability variation function operation flag).

  Step S6900: The small winning time variable winning device management process is selected when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small winning manner in the previous special symbol stop display process. For example, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small hit mode, 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 hitting variable winning device management process in the previous execution selection process (step S1900b), and the special symbol variation display is not performed.

[Multiple winning types]
In the present embodiment, for the “16 round jackpot”, for example, (1) “16 round jackpot 1” and (2) “16 round jackpot 2” are provided as a plurality of winning types. In addition to “16 round big hit”, (3) “2 round big hit” is provided as a plurality of winning types. However, in this embodiment, jackpots other than 16 rounds and 2 rounds may be provided.

  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”, and “2 round jackpot” is “2 round symbol” Corresponding to the jackpot. Therefore, hereinafter, the “winning type” will be appropriately referred to as “winning symbol”.

[Opening pattern of variable winning device]
FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an opening operation pattern of the variable winning device. The contents of the special winning opening corresponding to each winning symbol and the opening of the probability variation area will be described.

[16 round symbols 1]
In the above special symbol stop display process, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “16 round symbol 1”, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state occurs (special game executing means). . In this case, in the first round and the second round, the second big prize opening of the second variable prize winning device 31 is opened once for a short time (for example, 0.1 second). In the first round and the second round, the probability variation area is released, but the release pattern of the probability variation area is an opening pattern in which the game ball does not reach the probability variation area when the attacker opens short (for example, 0.1 from the start of the round). The game ball does not pass through the probability variation area because it has a pattern of opening for 2 seconds, closing for 3 seconds, and opening again for 20 seconds). For this reason, it does not shift to a high probability state after the big hit. In addition, from the 3rd round to the 16th round, the first big prize opening of the first variable prize winning device 30 is opened once for a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds). Is called. For this reason, the jackpot game of “16 round symbols 1” gives the player approximately 14 rounds of award (prize balls). Note that the first big prize opening of the first variable prize winning device 30 is closed without waiting for the longest opening time to elapse when a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times = 10 game balls) is won in one round. The Similarly, the second grand prize winning port of the second variable prize winning device 31 similarly does not wait for the longest opening time to elapse when a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times = 10 game balls) is won in one round. Closed.

[16 round symbols 2]
When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the “16 round symbol 2” mode in the special symbol stop display processing described above, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state occurs (special game executing means). . In this case, in the first round and the second round, the second big prize opening of the second variable prize winning device 31 is opened once for a sufficiently long opening time (for example, 29 seconds). In the first and second rounds, the probability variation area is released, and the release pattern of the probability variation area is an opening pattern in which the game ball reaches the probability variation area when the attacker opens long (for example, 0.1% from the start of the round). The game ball may pass through the probability variation area because it is opened for 3 seconds, closed for 3 seconds, and opened again for 20 seconds. In addition, from the 3rd round to the 16th round, the first big prize opening of the first variable prize winning device 30 is opened once for a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds). Is called. For this reason, in the “16 round symbol 2” jackpot game, approximately 16 rounds of award (prize balls) are given to the player.

  In addition, when the game ball passes through the probability changing area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31 in the first round or the second round in the case of the “16 round symbol 2”, the big hit game is ended. Later, the “probability changing function” is activated, and a privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is given to the player.

[2 round designs]
When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the “two-round symbol” mode in the special symbol stop display processing described above, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state occurs (special game executing means). In this case, in the first round and the second round, after the waiting time of 3 seconds from the start of the round, a predetermined time (for example, 0.8 seconds is once) is taken for a second time of the second variable winning device 31. The prize opening is opened. For this reason, the “two-round symbol” jackpot game gives the player approximately two rounds of play (prize balls). Also, in the first and second rounds, the probability variation area is released, and the release pattern of the probability variation area is an opening pattern in which the game ball reaches the probability variation area when the attacker opens the middle (for example, 0.1% from the start of the round). The game ball may pass through the probability variation area because it is opened for 3 seconds, closed for 3 seconds, and opened again for 20 seconds. In the first and second rounds of the two-round symbols, the second big prize opening of the second variable prize winning device 31 may be opened once for a sufficiently long opening time (for example, 29 seconds).

  Also, if the game ball passes through the probability variation area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31 in the first round or the second round in the case of the “two-round symbols”, the big hit game is ended. Later, the “probability changing function” is activated, and a privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is given to the player.

  In any case, if the winning symbol corresponds to one of the above “16-round symbol 2” or “2-round symbol”, and the game ball passes through the probability variation area during the big hit game, the internal state after the big hit game ends. The player is given a privilege of shifting to the “high probability state”. In addition, when the internal lottery is won in the “high probability state”, the winning symbol at that time corresponds to either “16 round symbol 2” or “2 round symbol”, and the game ball is a probable change area during the big hit game After passing through, the “high probability state” is resumed even after the jackpot game ends.

  On the other hand, if the winning symbol corresponds to the above “16 round symbol 1”, the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area during the big hit game, so the internal state after the big hit game is maintained “low probability state”. The Even if the winning symbol corresponds to either of the above “16 round symbols 2” or “2 round symbols”, if the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area during the big hit game, Transition to “low probability state”.

  Although not specifically illustrated, the interval time between rounds can be set to a common “1.0 second”. Here, the interval time between rounds is a waiting time set between rounds.

[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 second variable winning device 31 is opened and closed (special game executing means). That is, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small hit state in the previous special symbol stop display process, the small hit game (the second variable winning device 31 is activated in the low probability state or the high probability state). Game) to be executed. In the present embodiment, no small hit is set for the first special symbol. In such a small hit game, the second variable winning device 31 opens and closes a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) for a predetermined opening time (for example, 0.8 seconds). You can win a ball. In addition, during the small hit game, since the probability variation area is not released, even if the small hit game ends, the “probability variation function” does not operate. In addition, even if the small hit is won in the “high probability state”, the “high probability state” does not end after the end of the small hit game (except when the upper limit is reached).

[Special symbol change pre-treatment]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the special symbol variation pre-processing. The contents of the special symbol variation pre-processing described below can be common to the first special symbol game process (FIG. 18) and the second special symbol game process (FIG. 19). However, when the following procedure is applied to the first special symbol game process, the control target is the first special symbol, and when the following procedure is applied to the second special symbol game process, the control target is the second special symbol. To do. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S2100: First, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the special symbol operation memory number to be controlled (the first special symbol operation memory number or the second special symbol operation memory number) remains (greater than 0). Check. 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 the target symbol is 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S2150.

  Step S2150: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the other special symbol operation memory number is zero. That is, if the object to be controlled is the first special symbol, it is confirmed whether or not the second special symbol operation memory number is 0. If the object to be controlled is the second special symbol, the first special symbol operation memory is stored. Check if the number is zero. This confirmation can also be performed with reference to the value of the special symbol operation memory number counter. If the other special symbol operation memory number is 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes the demonstration setting process of step S2500.

  Step S2500: In this process, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether any start winning a prize has not been won for a predetermined time, and if there is no confirmation result, generates a command for demonstration effect. 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 first special symbol game process (FIG. 18) or the second special symbol game process (FIG. 19). When returning, it returns to the end address of each special symbol game process (and so on). On the other hand, if the other special symbol operating memory number is not 0 (step S2150: No), the main control CPU 72 performs the first special symbol game process (FIG. 18) or the second special symbol game without executing the demo setting process. Return to the process (FIG. 19).

  On the other hand, if the value of the special symbol operation memory number counter to be controlled is larger than 0 (step S2100: Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2160.

  Step S2160: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a value (01H) is set in the jackpot flag for the other special symbol. The jackpot flag will be specifically described later in the jackpot determination process, but is a flag (value) that is set when the jackpot is hit by internal lottery, and is reset when the jackpot game ends. Therefore, the confirmation in this process is confirmation of whether or not the result of the internal lottery regarding the other special symbol is a big hit. If the other special symbol variation display is not executed, the result of the confirmation is inevitably No since the jackpot flag is not set.

  In this process, when the value (01H) is set in the jackpot flag relating to the other special symbol (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2170. On the other hand, when the value (01H) is not set in the jackpot flag related to the other special symbol, that is, when the value is “00H” (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2200.

  Step S2170: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a value (01H) is set in the symbol stop display flag for the other special symbol. The symbol stop display flag will be specifically described later in the special symbol variation end processing, but this flag is set while the special symbol stop display is being executed. Reset. Therefore, the confirmation in this process is confirmation of whether or not the other special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing a big hit or a small hit.

  In this process, when the value (01H) is set in the symbol stop display flag for the other special symbol (Yes), the main control CPU 72 determines that the main control CPU 72 is the first special symbol game process (FIG. 18) or 2 Return to the special symbol game process (FIG. 19). Returning to the special symbol game processing without executing the subsequent processing in this way is currently in the middle of the other special symbol being stopped and displayed in a manner representing a big hit or a small hit as a result of the internal lottery, This is because the big hit game or the small hit game is scheduled to start immediately. In other words, after the big hit game or the small hit game is finished for the special symbol to be controlled, the subsequent processing (processing for starting the variable display) is executed. Therefore, the internal lottery regarding the special symbol to be controlled is not executed until the big hit game or the small hit game related to the other special symbol is completed.

  When the value (01H) is not set in the jackpot flag for the other special symbol (step S2160: No), 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 reads out a lottery random number (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 special symbol to be controlled. 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. Each random number stored in the temporary storage area is used for internal lottery in the next jackpot determination process. Further, in this process, the main control CPU 72 subtracts one value of the working memory number counter (the first special symbol or the second special symbol which is to be controlled) stored in the RAM 76, and obtains the value after the subtraction. Set to “Number of working memories at start of fluctuation” Thereby, in the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 13), the stored number is displayed for one of the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a or the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a to be controlled. The aspect changes (decreases by 1). 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, first lottery, second lottery). In this process, the main control CPU 72 first sets a range of the jackpot value, and determines whether or not the read random number value (the jackpot determined random value) is included in this range (lottery execution means). The range of the jackpot value set at this time is different between the low 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 low 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).

  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 “high probability state”, but “small hit” does not generate such an opportunity. However, “small hit” is positioned as satisfying the condition for operating the second variable winning device 31, as in “big hit”.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, regarding the second special symbol, when it does not correspond to the big hit, it is assumed that it always corresponds to the small hit. 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 (01H).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the range of the big hit value and the small hit value is preliminarily defined in the program as the hit range corresponding to other than the non-winning (regulation means other than the non-winning), but the big hit determination for each state in advance It is also possible to write a table and a small hit determination table in the ROM 74, read them, and perform the big hit determination while comparing them with random numbers.

  On the other hand, regarding the other special symbol, when the value (01H) is not set in the symbol stop display flag or when the value is 00H (step S2170: No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2202.

  Step S2202: The main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol storage area shift process. In this process, since the same process as in the previous step S2200 is performed, the description is omitted. Next, the main control CPU 72 executes step S2404.

  On the other hand, when the big hit determination process ends (step S2300), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2400.

  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 proceeds to step S2402, and if the value (01H) is set in the jackpot flag (Yes), the main control CPU 72 Step S2409a is executed.

  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 proceeds to 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 loss) 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 central bar). It is possible to fix the stop symbol number data to one value (for example, 64H) by keeping only the “−”) lighting display. 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 variation pattern number at the time of deviation for the special symbol to be controlled (variation pattern determination means). The variation pattern number is used to distinguish the variation display type (pattern) of the special symbol to be controlled 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 “high probability state”, in this process, the main control CPU 72 loads the gaming state flag and the current state is “high probability state”. Check if it exists. In the case of “high probability state”, the fluctuation time at the time of loss is set to a shortened time (for example, about 0.3 to 1.5 seconds).

  Even if the state is not “high probability state”, the fluctuation time at the time of losing is shortened 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 is performed. May be. 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, if the result of the internal lottery by the first special symbol is a non-winning result, for example, a “reach effect” is generated on the effect, or the “reach effect” is not generated. It is supposed to be controlled. 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 at the time of the first special symbol deviation]
FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of the first special symbol deviation variation pattern selection table (low probability state).
This selection table is a table that is used at the time of losing in the low probability 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. For the “comparison value”, for example, values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)” that differ in stages are provided. “1” to “8” of “variation pattern number” are assigned to each “comparison value”.

  Variation pattern numbers “1” to “5” correspond to variation patterns that are out of reach without performing a reach effect, and variation pattern numbers “6” to “7” are variation patterns that are out of reach after reach. It corresponds. The variation pattern number “8” corresponds to a variation pattern that is lost after super-reach. 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. In the present embodiment, since there is no non-winning for the second special symbol, there is no loss variation pattern selection table for the second special symbol.

FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of the first special symbol deviation variation pattern selection table (high probability state).
This selection table is a table that is used at the time of losing in a high probability 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. For the “comparison value”, for example, values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)” that differ in stages are provided. “21” to “28” of “variation pattern number” are assigned to each “comparison value”.

  All of the variation pattern numbers “21” to “28” correspond to variation patterns that are out of reach without a reach effect. However, since the variation pattern numbers “21” to “25” are non-reach variations in the high probability state, a shortened variation time (for example, about 2.0 seconds) is set as the variation time in the low probability state. Yes.

  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.

[See Fig. 21: 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 of non-winning), but when the determination result is big hit (step S2400: Yes) or small hit (step S2402: Yes), The main control CPU 72 executes the following procedure. First, the case of jackpot will be described.

  Step S2409a: The main control CPU 72 executes flag setting processing. Specifically, in this processing, when the main control CPU 72 determines that the second special symbol is changing in a small hit and the first special symbol is a big hit, the second special symbol in the flag area of the RAM 76 The value of the symbol small hit flag is reset (forced stop display means). The reason for executing this process is to forcibly stop and display the second special symbol that has been variably displayed over a long period of time in a display mode out of place.

  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 roughly three types of winning symbols that are selectively determined at the time of a big hit. The three types are “16-round symbol 1”, “16-round symbol 2”, and “2-round symbol”. Each of the three 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. 24 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. When the result of the big hit this time 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) to determine the type of the winning symbol.

  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 “50”, “50” is the ratio when the denominator is 100. Equivalent to. In the second column from the left, “16 round symbol 1”, “16 round symbol 2”, and “2 round symbol” corresponding to each distribution value are shown. That is, at the big hit corresponding to the first special symbol, the ratio of “16 round symbol 1” selected is 50/100 (= 50%), and the proportion of “16 round symbol 2” selected is 100 minutes. Of 50 (= 50%). In the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the distribution value for “two round symbols” is not set. 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” and “02H” in the lower byte represent the types of winning symbols corresponding to each 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.

[Probable number of changes]
In the right column of the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the value of the probability variation number (ST number) given after the big hit game ends is shown.
In the present embodiment, when “16 round symbols 1” is applicable, the probability variation number is not given (0 times). On the other hand, if it corresponds to “16 round symbol 2” and the game ball passes the probability variation area during the big hit game, the probability variation number is given 170 times.

[2nd special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table]
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. The main control CPU 72 determines the type of winning symbol with reference to the second special symbol big-hit stop symbol selection table (winning type defining means) when the result of the big jackpot corresponds to the second special symbol.

  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 symbol 1”, “16 round symbol 2”, and “2 round symbol” corresponding to the distribution value are shown. In other words, at the time of the big hit corresponding to the second special symbol, the ratio of selecting “two round symbols” is 100/100 (= 100%). In the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the distribution values for “16 round symbol 1” and “16 round symbol 2” 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 “03H” in the lower byte represents the type of the winning symbol corresponding to each in the selection table. Therefore, for example, if the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the second special symbol, and “2 round symbol” is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command is described as “B2H03H”.

  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.

[Probable number of changes]
In the right column of the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the value of the probability variation number (ST number) given after the big hit game is ended is shown.
In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the probability variation area during the big hit game, the probability variation number is given 170 times.

[See Fig. 21: 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 variation pattern number of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number. Each variation pattern number is associated with a variation time and a stop display time. 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 general, in the case of big hit reach fluctuation, a fluctuation time longer than that at the time of loss is determined.

  In this embodiment, when the result of the internal lottery corresponds to 16 rounds of big hit, 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 16 round big hits, one of the variation patterns is selected. Will be. The reach production includes various reach production such as normal reach production, long reach production, super reach production, and the like. In the case of a high probability state, a variation pattern having a short variation time (a variation pattern not performing reach effect) may be selected without selecting a variation pattern having a long variation time.

[Example of the first special symbol jackpot variation pattern selection table]
FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first special symbol jackpot variation pattern selection table (low probability state).
This selection table is a table used when winning with the first special symbol in the low probability 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. For the “comparison value”, for example, values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)” that differ in stages are provided. The “variation pattern number” “61” to “68” is assigned to each “comparison value”.

  Fluctuation pattern numbers “61” to “65” correspond to variation patterns that become winning after the super reach effect is performed. Further, the fluctuation pattern numbers “66” to “68” correspond to the fluctuation pattern that is a hit when the reach effect (the reach effect other than the super reach) 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. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a second special symbol jackpot variation pattern selection table (low probability state).
This selection table is a table used when winning with the second special symbol in the low probability state (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. For the “comparison value”, for example, values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)” that differ in stages are provided. The “variation pattern number” “81” to “88” is 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. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first special symbol jackpot variation pattern selection table (high probability state).
This selection table is a table used when winning with the first special symbol in the high probability state (variation pattern defining means).
In this table, the same variation pattern (variation time is about 0.3 to 1.5 seconds, for example) is set, and in this selection table, one predetermined variation pattern (non-reach variation pattern 101) is set. ) Is selected.

  Therefore, the main control CPU 72 selects “101” as the variation pattern number regardless of the value of the obtained variation pattern determination random number value.

FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of a second special symbol jackpot variation pattern selection table (high probability state).
This selection table is a table used when winning with the second special symbol in the high probability state (fluctuation pattern defining means).
In this table, the same variation pattern (variation time is about 0.3 to 1.5 seconds, for example) is set, and in this selection table, one predetermined variation pattern (non-reach variation pattern 102) is set. ) Is selected.

  Therefore, the main control CPU 72 selects “102” as the variation pattern number regardless of the value of the obtained variation pattern determination random number value.

[See Fig. 21: 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 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. Here, similarly, the relationship between the big hit symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol at the time of small hitting is defined in advance in the small hitting symbol selection table (winning type defining means). When the winning result is obtained in the special symbol lottery, the main control CPU 72 determines which of the plurality of winning types defined in the big hit stop symbol selection table or the small hit stop symbol selection table ( Winning type determination 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 mentioned above, the “small hit” as a result of the internal lottery is not an opportunity for the subsequent state to change to the “high probability state”, so “2 rounds (opened twice), which is essential for this type of pachinko machine. ) The “one-time small hit symbol” can be provided without being bound by the above-mentioned definition.

  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 (variation pattern determination 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.

[2nd special symbol small hit variation pattern selection table (low probability state)]
FIG. 30 is a second special symbol small hit variation pattern selection table (low probability state).
This selection table is a table used for small hits with the second special symbol in the low probability state (variation pattern defining means).
In this table, the same variation pattern (variation time is a specified time (for example, several minutes)) is set. In this selection table, one predetermined variation pattern (non-reach small hit variation pattern) is set. 201) is selected (variable time defining means).

  Therefore, the main control CPU 72 selects “201” as the variation pattern number regardless of the value of the obtained variation pattern determination random number value.

[Second special symbol small hit variation pattern selection table (high probability state)]
FIG. 31 is a second special symbol small hit variation pattern selection table (high probability state).
This selection table is a table used at the time of a small hit with the second special symbol in the high probability state (fluctuation pattern defining means).
In this table, the same variation pattern (variation time is about 0.3 to 1.5 seconds, for example) is set, and in this selection table, one predetermined variation pattern (non-reach small hit variation pattern) is set. 202).

  Accordingly, the main control CPU 72 selects “202” as the variation pattern number regardless of the value of the obtained variation pattern determination random number value.

[See Fig. 21: Special symbol change pre-processing]
Step S2409: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a small hitting and other setting process. In this processing, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (small hit symbol) by 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). In addition, the main control CPU 72 sets a special symbol variation start flag and a symbol varying 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 (step S212). 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.

[FIG. 18, FIG. 19: Special symbol variation processing]
In the special symbol variation processing (step S3000), the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the variation timer from the register to the timer counter as described above, and then the passage of time (clock pulse count or interrupt counter value). The timer counter value is decremented accordingly. The main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the timer counter and controls the change display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) to be controlled 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.

  Also, in this process, a process for determining whether or not to operate the skip function is also performed. In the big hit determination of the previous special symbol change pre-processing, the first special symbol is a big hit and the second special symbol is a small hit. Is being changed, the skip function is activated for the second special symbol. By operating the skip function, the variation display of the second special symbol is forcibly terminated.

[FIG. 18, FIG. 19: Special symbol stop display processing]
In the special symbol stop display processing (step S4000), the main control CPU 72 controls the special symbol stop display based on the stop symbols determined in the stop symbol determination processing (steps S2404, S2407, and S2410 in FIG. 21). To do. 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. 32 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol storage area shift process. The contents of the special symbol storage area shift process can be made common to the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process. However, when the following procedure is applied to the first special symbol, the control target is the first special symbol, and when it is applied to the second special symbol, the control target is the second special symbol. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S2210: First, the main control CPU 72 shifts the random number storage area of the RAM 76 corresponding to the special symbol to be controlled. The details of the specific processing are as already described in the previous special symbol change pre-processing.

  Step S2212: The main control CPU 72 subtracts the value of the operation memory counter for the special symbol to be controlled. For example, if the special symbol to be controlled is the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 subtracts (-1) the value of the working memory counter corresponding to the first special symbol, and the special symbol to be controlled is the second special symbol. If so, the main control CPU 72 subtracts (-1) the value of the working memory counter corresponding to the second special symbol.

  Step S2214: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets the “number of operating memories at the start of change” for the special symbol to be controlled from the value of the operating memory counter after the subtraction.

  Step S2216: Further, the main control CPU 72 sets an effect command for reducing the number of working memories regarding the special symbol to be controlled. 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 preceding value (for example, “BBH”) indicating the command type, and the lower byte value (for example, “00H” to “03H” indicating the number of working memories after the decrease )) 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. That is, if the lower byte of the command is “13H”, it means that the previous working memory number “4” (command notation is “14H”) is decreased by 1, 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 “BBH” is a value indicating that the current effect command is the working memory number command for the first special symbol. If the control target is the second special symbol, the preceding value is a value (for example, “BCH”) indicating that it is a working memory number command for the second special symbol.

Step S2218: The main control CPU 72 executes effect command output processing. This process is for transmitting an effect command for reducing the number of working memories for the special symbol to be controlled set in the previous step S2216 to the effect control device 124 (memory number notifying means).
When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol variation pre-processing (FIG. 21).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the special symbol changing process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure. The contents of the special symbol changing process described below can be made common in the first special symbol game process (FIG. 18) and the second special symbol game process (FIG. 19). That is, when the following procedure is applied to the first special symbol game process, the control target is the first special symbol, and when it is applied to the second special symbol game process, the control target is the second special symbol.

  Step S3096: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the variable time interruption flag is ON (= 1). Here, the fluctuation time interruption flag is a flag indicating whether or not the measurement of the fluctuation time is interrupted (paused), and is stored in the RAM 76. The main control CPU 72 sets the variation time interruption flag to ON when measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is interrupted, and changes measurement time when measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is resumed. Set the interrupt flag to OFF.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the variable time interruption flag is ON (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S3098, and when it is not possible to confirm that the variable time interruption flag is ON (No), the main control CPU 72 Executes step S3099.

  Step S3098: The main control CPU 72 executes a changing display update process. Specifically, a process of setting an instruction for generating a drive signal to be output to the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 is executed. In response to this instruction, in the special symbol display setting process (step S1200), a drive signal to be applied to each LED of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 is generated. Is output.

  Step S3099: The main control CPU 72 executes a display update process during change interruption. Specifically, a process of setting an instruction for generating a drive signal to be output to the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 is executed. In response to this instruction, in the special symbol display setting process (step S1200), the symbols of each LED of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 are changing (during suspension of measurement of the fluctuation time). ) Is generated and output.

  In this embodiment, the contents of the display update process during change in step S3098 and the contents of the display update process during change interruption in step S3099 are the same, but the change of the special symbol is also stopped in appearance during the change interruption. In this case, or when a variation display pattern for interruption different from the normal variation display pattern is adopted, the variation pattern in which the variation of the special symbol is suspended can be selected by the display update processing during variation suspension (step S3099). .

When the process of step S3099 is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the first special game management process (FIG. 18) or the second special game management process (FIG. 19).
On the other hand, when the process of step S3098 is finished, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S3100.

  Step S3100: The main control CPU 72 subtracts (decrements) the value of the variation timer for the special symbol to be controlled (processed).

  Step S3200: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the fluctuation display time has ended based on the value of the fluctuation timer subtracted this time. Specifically, if the value of the variation timer is not 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the variation 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 S1000b in FIG. 18 or step S1900b in FIG. 19) in the next interrupt cycle to perform the special symbol changing process. Run repeatedly.

  On the other hand, if the value of the variation timer is 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the variation display time has ended (Yes). In this case, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S3300.

  Step S3300: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not a value (01H) is set in the jackpot flag for the special symbol to be controlled. When the value (01H) is set in the big hit flag (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S3400. On the other hand, when the value (01H) is not set in the jackpot flag (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S3600.

  Step S3400: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the other special symbol is being displayed in a fluctuation display (during a deviation fluctuation or a small hit fluctuation). This confirmation process activates the skip function for the other special symbol as the variation display at the time of the big hit of the target special symbol ends (the other deviation variation or small variation variation is forced to be a variation variation). It is executed to confirm whether or not it is necessary to finish the process. When it is confirmed that the other special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S3500, assuming that the skip function needs to be activated for the other special symbol. On the other hand, if it is not possible to confirm that the other special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (No), the main control CPU 72 determines that the other special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner and that it is not necessary to operate the skip function. S3600 is executed.

  Step S3500: The main control CPU 72 executes processing for operating the skip function for the other special symbol (non-processing target symbol). That is, the main control CPU 72 executes a process for ending the variable display related to the other special symbol. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sets 0 to the value of the variation timer for the other special symbol. In addition, when the other special symbol is changing in small hits, the other special symbol may be temporarily stopped in the small hit mode and then stopped and displayed in the off mode. It may be displayed.

  Step S3600: The main control CPU 72 executes special variation end processing. In this process, when the variable display of the special symbol to be controlled is terminated, a value (01H) is set to the special symbol stop display flag of the special symbol in the RAM 76. Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol stop display process (step S4000) as the next jump destination. When the above procedure is completed, the process returns to the first special symbol game process (FIG. 18) or the second special symbol game process (FIG. 19).

[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). The stop display time end command for the first special symbol and the stop display for the second special symbol. There is a time end command.

  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. Thereby, before the special game (big player) is started, the state is shifted to the low probability 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, if the type of jackpot symbol is “16 round symbol 1” or “16 round symbol 2”, a value corresponding to “16 rounds” is set in the continuous operation count status. When the type of jackpot symbol is “2 round symbols”, a value representing “2 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 jackpot symbol (stop symbol number) determined in the previous jackpot stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 21). For example, when the type of jackpot symbol is “16 round symbol 1” or “16 round symbol 2”, the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing “16 rounds”. When the type of jackpot symbol is “2 round symbols”, the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing “2 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 S4603: On the other hand, if the value of the small hit flag is “01H” (step S4600: Yes), is the main control CPU 72 whether the other special symbol is changing (during fluctuation fluctuation or big hit fluctuation)? Confirm whether or not. This confirmation process is to confirm whether or not it is necessary to activate the measurement interruption function of the variation time for the other special symbol as the variation display at the time of the small hit of one special symbol ends. Executed.

  If it is confirmed that the other special symbol is changing (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4604 on the assumption that it is necessary to operate the measurement interruption function of the fluctuation time for the other special symbol. Run. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the other special symbol is changing (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4605 on the assumption that there is no need to activate the measurement interruption function of the change time.

  Step S4604: The main control CPU 72 executes a process for operating the variable time measurement interruption function for the other special symbol, that is, a process for setting the variable time interruption flag to ON (= 1). Thereby, it will be in the situation where measurement of fluctuation time is interrupted.

  Step S4605: The main control CPU 72 sets the address of the variable winning device management process at the time of small hits as the jump destination address of the jump table.

  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”, each counter value is set in the probability variation count area of the RAM 76 in the “high probability state”. In the present embodiment, since the so-called frequency cut probability changing function is employed, when shifting to the “high probability state”, the frequency cut counter relating to the high probability state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 170 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 this embodiment, when shifting to the “high probability state”, the count-off counter relating to the high probability state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 170 times). is there. As a result, the high probability state is terminated through a special symbol stop display.
When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process.

[Internal lottery table]
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an internal lottery correspondence table.
In the internal lottery correspondence table, whether or not the big hit lottery (big hit determination process) or the small hit lottery (small hit determination process) of the special symbol to be processed is executed based on the state of the special symbol to be processed It is displayed.

  When the special symbol to be processed is “change in jackpot”, the jackpot lottery is not executed in the internal lottery of the special symbol to be processed. Therefore, the result in the internal lottery of the special symbol to be processed is “small hit” or “out of place”.

  When the special symbol to be processed is “change in small hits”, the big win lottery and the small hit lottery are executed in the internal lottery of the special symbols to be processed. Therefore, the result in the internal lottery of the special symbol to be processed is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “out of place”. In the case of “fluctuating small hits”, a method that does not execute the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery may be employed. In addition, when the small bonus is not set for the first special symbol, the “small lottery” is not executed during the “small variation”.

  When the special symbol to be processed is “out of change”, the big win lottery and the small hit lottery are executed in the internal lottery of the special symbol to be processed. Therefore, the result in the internal lottery of the special symbol to be processed is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “out of place”. It should be noted that the change in deviation includes waiting for change and a stop display.

  As described above, when the special symbol to be processed is “change in jackpot”, the “hit lottery” is not executed for the special symbol to be processed, and as a result, the jackpot game is not executed. That is, when the special symbol to be processed is “change in jackpot”, the special symbol to be processed is substantially in a jackpot-free lottery state.

[Skip function and variable time measurement interruption function]
Hereinafter, in the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35, the skip function for forcibly stopping the variable display halfway and the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol display device 34 are temporarily suspended. The function will be specifically described.

FIG. 36 is a timing chart showing changes in the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.
Among them, (A) in the figure shows a “skip function and fluctuation time measurement interruption function inactive example”. While the second special symbol is a fluctuation at the time of big hit, the first special symbol is a fluctuation corresponding to a loss. It is a timing chart which shows the change of each change display when a skip function and a measurement interruption function of change time do not operate when a display is started.

  Also, (B) in the figure shows an example of operation of the function for interrupting measurement of fluctuation time, and the fluctuation display corresponding to the first special symbol falling or big hit while the second special symbol is changing at the small hit. 6 is a timing chart showing changes in each variation display when a variation time measurement interruption function is activated.

  Furthermore, (C) in the figure shows a “skip function operation example”, and skips when the first special symbol starts a fluctuation display corresponding to the big hit while the second special symbol is a fluctuation of the small hit. It is a timing chart which shows the change of each variation display at each time when a function operates. The skip function and the variable time measurement interruption function will be described by taking the timing charts (A) to (C) as examples.

[(A): Examples of non-operation of each function]
The state of each special symbol at time t0 indicates that the first special symbol is in a state before change, and the second special symbol is in change at the time of a big hit.

  Then, at time t1, an internal lottery regarding the first special symbol is executed in response to the game ball winning at the start winning opening corresponding to the first special symbol, and the first special symbol is based on the result of the internal lottery. The display device 34 starts the variable display. Here, since the second special symbol is changing at the time of the big hit, the big hit lottery is not performed in the internal lottery regarding the first special symbol. Therefore, the result of the internal lottery corresponds to a loss because there is no small hit in the first special symbol. In the example shown in the drawing, the result of the internal lottery relating to the first special symbol is selected as a result (non-winning), the fluctuation time relating to the first special symbol is set between t1 and t2, and the fluctuation display ends at time t2. Has been done. Specifically, the time from time t1 to time t2 is set in the variation timer related to the first special symbol. The variation timer represents a time during which the variation display can be performed. The variation timer is subtracted from the variation timer by the time when the variation display is performed, and the variation display ends when the variation timer becomes zero.

  Next, at time t2, since the variation timer related to the first special symbol has become 0, the variation display regarding the first special symbol is terminated, and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the loss. In addition, since the result of the internal lottery regarding the 1st special symbol stopped and displayed is non-winning, a skip function does not operate | move with respect to a 2nd special symbol here. Therefore, the variable display regarding the second special symbol is continued. That is, the variation timer for the second special symbol (at the time of big hit) is not replaced.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, even if a game ball wins a starting winning opening relating to the other special symbol during the fluctuation of the big bonus in one special symbol, the big hit lottery among the internal lottery relating to the other special symbol Is not running. That is, when one special symbol is changing at the time of the big hit, the lottery lottery of the other special symbol is in a no lottery state.

[(B): Example of function for interrupting measurement of fluctuation time]
The state of each special symbol at time t0 indicates that the first special symbol is in a state before change, and the second special symbol is in change at the time of a small hit.

  Then, at time t1, an internal lottery regarding the first special symbol is executed in response to the game ball winning at the start winning opening corresponding to the first special symbol, and the first special symbol is based on the result of the internal lottery. The display device 34 starts the variable display. Here, since the second special symbol is changing at the time of the small hit, the big hit lottery is executed in the internal lottery regarding the first special symbol. Therefore, the result of the internal lottery may correspond to a loss or a big hit. In the example shown in the figure, a setting is made such that a disappointment or jackpot is selected as the result of the internal lottery relating to the first special symbol, the fluctuation time relating to the first special symbol is set between t1 and t2, and the fluctuation display is terminated at time t2. It has been broken. Specifically, the time from time t1 to time t2 is set in the variation timer related to the first special symbol. The variation timer represents a time during which the variation display can be performed. The variation timer is subtracted from the variation timer by the time when the variation display is performed, and the variation display ends when the variation timer becomes zero.

  However, here, it is assumed that at the time tx, which is the time between the times t1 and t2, the fluctuation at the time of the small hit of the second special symbol is completed. If it does so, the small hit game regarding a 2nd special symbol will be performed after the time tx. Here, it is assumed that a small hit game is executed from time tx to time t2. In this case, the measurement time interruption function of the fluctuation time is activated, and the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is interrupted. And the measurement of the remaining fluctuation time is restarted when the small hit game is ended at time t2.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a game ball wins a start winning opening relating to the other special symbol while a special symbol is changing in one special symbol, the big winning lottery among the internal lottery relating to the other special symbol is Executed. When the small hit game with one special symbol is started, the measurement of the variation time of the other special symbol is interrupted, and after that, the measurement of the variation time of the other special symbol is resumed after the small hit game is finished. .

[(C): Skip function operation example]
The state of each special symbol at time t0 indicates that the first special symbol is in a state before the change and the second special symbol is in a small hit change.

  Then, at time t1, an internal lottery regarding the first special symbol is executed in response to the game ball winning at the start winning opening corresponding to the first special symbol, and the first special symbol is based on the result of the internal lottery. The display device 34 starts the variable display. Here, since the second special symbol is changing in the small hit, there is a possibility that the internal lottery regarding the first special symbol corresponds to the big hit. Therefore, the result of the internal lottery corresponds to a big hit or a loss. In the illustrated example, the jackpot is selected as a result of the internal lottery regarding the first special symbol, the variation time regarding the first special symbol is set between t1 and t2, and the variation display is set to end at time t2. Yes. Specifically, the time from time t1 to time t2 is set in the variation timer related to the first special symbol. The variation timer represents a time during which the variation display can be performed. The variation timer is subtracted from the variation timer by the time when the variation display is performed, and the variation display ends when the variation timer becomes zero.

  Next, at time t2, since the variation timer related to the first special symbol becomes 0, the variation display regarding the first special symbol is finished, and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the big hit. The skip function is activated because the result of the internal lottery regarding the first special symbol that has been stopped is a big hit. Then, by the operation of the skip function, the fluctuation related to the second special symbol is forcibly terminated. Specifically, the variation timer for the second special symbol is replaced with 0. Therefore, the set fluctuation time is skipped.

  Note that the variable display regarding the skipped second special symbol is not executed again unlike the operation example of (B) in the figure. In addition, the variable display effect by the effect symbol at the time of losing the second special symbol in the liquid crystal display 42 is similarly skipped and ended at the same time as the time t2.

[Display output management processing]
Next, FIG. 37 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. Generate and output 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 lamp 35a. It is processing to do.

  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 according to the value of the probability variation function operation 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). 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 first variable winning device 30 or the second 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 probability variation function operation flag, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the firing position designation lamp 38f. The launch position designation lamp 38f is turned on from the start of the jackpot game until the end of the "high probability state" when the game goes to the "high probability state", and is not turned on when the "high probability state" ends ( OFF).

  The main control CPU 72 controls lighting of the big hit type display lamps 38a and 38b in the continuous operation number display setting process. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal for one of the big hit type display lamps 38a and 38b based on the value of the above-mentioned continuous operation number status. At this time, one of the display lamps 38a and 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)”. If the value of the continuous operation count status specifies “2 rounds”, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38 a representing “2 rounds (2R)”.

[Variable winning device management process for big hits]
Next, details of the big win variable winning device management process will be described.
FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating a configuration example of the big win variable winning device management process. The jackpot variable winning device management process includes a jackpot gaming process selection process (step S5100), a jackpot big winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5200), a jackpot big winning opening / closing operation process (step S5300), and a big hit 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 first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 has not been started yet, the main control CPU 72 sets the big hit time big winning opening opening pattern setting process as the next jump destination. (Step S5200) is selected. 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. 39 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for a big winning opening opening pattern setting process. This process is for setting conditions such as the number of times the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 is opened / closed and the time of each opening at the time of a big hit. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S5204: The main control CPU 72 executes a design-specific release pattern selection process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the winning pattern opening pattern (number of times of opening for each round and the time of each opening), the interval time between rounds, and the number of counts in one round (maximum) according to the current winning symbol. The number of wins) and the operation pattern of the probability changing area solenoid 99 are selected. The opening pattern for each winning symbol is the same as described in the item “plural winning types” in the special symbol game process (FIG. 18). The interval time between rounds is set to, for example, about 1 second to 2.5 seconds for any of “16 round symbol 1”, “16 round symbol 2”, or “2 round symbol”, for example. . 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 symbol selected in the big jackpot stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 21). Specifically, if “16 round symbol 1” or “16 round symbol 2” of the large classification is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to 16 times. If “2 round symbols” is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to two. 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 (“1” for 2 times, “15” for 16 times).

  Step S5208: Next, the main control CPU 72 counts the big hit opening timer and the probability change area timer (the probability change area release time) based on the big winning opening opening pattern and the operation pattern of the probability change area solenoid 99 set in the previous step S5204. Timer). The timer value set here is the opening time of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 or the opening time of the probability changing area. If a time of about 20.0 to 29.0 seconds is set as the value of the big hit release timer and the probability change area timer, the release time is set to enter the big prize opening or the probability change during one release. This is a sufficient time (for example, a time when 10 or more game balls are fired by the firing control board set 174, preferably 6 seconds or more) when the region passes easily. On the other hand, if 0.1 seconds is set as the value of the big hit release timer and the probability change area timer, the release time is not incapable of entering the big prize opening or passing through the probability change area during one release. In both cases, it is a short time that hardly occurs (becomes difficult) (for example, a time shorter than 1 second, preferably a time shorter than a game ball firing interval by the launch control board set 174).

  Step S5210: Then, the main control CPU 72 temporarily sets the big hit interval timer and the probability variation region interval timer (probability variation region temporarily based on the large winning opening opening pattern and the operation pattern of the probability variation region solenoid 99 set in the previous step S5204. Set the timer to count the waiting time for closing. The timer value set here is a waiting time between rounds of big hit or a temporary closing time of the probability variation area.

  Step S5212: When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big win time big winning opening / closing operation processing, and returns to the big win time variable winning device management processing (FIG. 38).

[Big prize opening and closing operation processing at big hit]
FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the big winning prize opening / closing operation process for the big hit. This process is for controlling the opening / closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second 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 first big prize opening or the second big prize opening. Specifically, a drive signal to be applied to the first big prize opening solenoid 90 or the second big prize opening solenoid 97 is output based on the operation pattern of the variable winning device during the big hit shown in FIG. Thereby, the 1st variable winning device 30 or the 2nd variable winning device 31 operates, and it shifts from a closed state to an 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. 39) 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. More specifically, based on the operation pattern of the variable winning device during the big hit shown in FIG. As a result, the probability variation region blade member 31d is opened, and the game ball can be guided to the probability variation region disposed inside the second variable winning device 31.

  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 time big opening opening pattern setting process (step S5208 in FIG. 39) 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 region blade member 31d is closed, and the game ball cannot be guided to the probability variation region disposed inside the second variable winning device 31.

  Step S5308: The main control CPU 72 executes a winning ball count process. In this process, the number of game balls won in the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 (the first large winning port or the second large winning port being opened) 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 first count switch 84 or the second 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 (10). 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 first big prize opening or the second big prize opening. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the first big prize opening solenoid 90 or the second big prize opening solenoid 97 is stopped. Thereby, the 1st variable winning device 30 or the 2nd variable winning device 31 shifts from an open state to a 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 region blade member 31d is closed, and the game ball cannot be guided to the probability variation region disposed inside the second variable winning device 31.

  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. 39).

  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. 38) 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 number of times set in the current round” is determined, for example, “the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 is opened a plurality of times within one round of big hit” This is to cope with the open pattern.

  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. 41 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the big winning prize closing closing process. This big winning time big winning opening closing process is for continuing the operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 or terminating the operation. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along a procedure.

  Step S5401a: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit closing time timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an initial value (for example, a timer value corresponding to 1.5 seconds) to the jackpot closing time timer, and then sets the timer with the passage of time (every time this module is called). Count down.

  Step S5401b: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the closing time at the big hit has elapsed. Specifically, if the value of the big hit closing time timer is not yet 0, the main control CPU 72 determines that the big hit closing 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. 38).

  Thereafter, when the value of the big hit closing time timer becomes 0 with the passage of time, the main control CPU 72 determines that the big hit closing time has elapsed (Yes), and executes step S5402 and subsequent steps.

  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 of the round number counter after increment (for example, 1 to 15), and if the value is less than the set number of execution rounds (for example, 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. 38), the big jump time big winning opening / closing operation process is 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. Accordingly, the opening / closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 is continuously executed until the actual round number reaches the set execution round number (2 or 16).

  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. 42 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 first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 at the time of 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. 38).

  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 S5502a and subsequent steps.

  Step S5502a: The main control CPU 72 executes a probability variation area non-passing determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 makes it easy for a game ball to pass through the probability variation area because the probability variation region is long open during the big hit game (a special condition is satisfied). A process for determining whether or not the passage of a sphere has been detected is executed. The details of the process will be described later.

  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. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a jackpot end time end command indicating that the end time of the jackpot game has ended. The big hit end time end command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  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 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. If the probability variation function operation flag is set, a state designation command representing “high probability” is generated as the internal state. 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.

[Probability variation area non-passing judgment processing]
FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the probability variation area non-passing determination process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S5550: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the winning symbol corresponds to “16 round symbol 2” or “2 round symbol”.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the winning symbol corresponds to “16 round symbol 2” or “2 round symbol” (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5552.
On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that the winning symbol corresponds to “16 round symbol 2” or “2 round symbol” (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the big hit end processing (FIG. 42).

  Step S5552: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the game ball has passed the probability variation area. When the game ball passes the probability variation area, the probability variation function operation flag is turned on. Therefore, by checking the probability variation function operation flag, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the game ball has passed the probability variation area. be able to.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the game ball has passed the probability variation area (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the big hit end processing (FIG. 42). On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area (No), the main control CPU 72 executes Step S5554.

  Step S5554: The main control CPU 72 executes processing for generating a probability variation area non-passing command. The command generated here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

Step S5556: The main control CPU 72 executes a process of outputting a security signal (external information signal, non-passing information) indicating that a probability variation area non-passing state has occurred through the external terminal board 160. Thereby, it can be transmitted to the hall computer or the like that the non-passing state of the probability variation area has occurred.
When the above process is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the big hit end process (FIG. 42).

[Variable winning device management process for small hits]
Next, details of the small winning time variable winning device management process will be described. FIG. 44 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 second variable winning device 31 has not yet started, the main control CPU 72 selects the small winning big opening opening pattern setting process (step S6200) as the next jump destination. To do. 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. 45 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a small winning big opening opening pattern setting process. This process is for setting conditions such as the number of times the second 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 this embodiment, for the “small hit opening pattern”, for example, an opening pattern of “0.8 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 an opening time per operation when the second variable winning device 31 is operated. In the present embodiment, 0.8 seconds is set as the value of the small hit release timer as described above, and about one or two game balls are placed in the second big prize opening during this release time. Enter the ball.

  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 second variable prize-winning apparatus 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. 44). 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. 46 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the small winning big prize opening opening / closing operation process. This process is for controlling the opening / closing operation of the second 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 second big prize opening. Specifically, a drive signal to be applied to the second big prize opening solenoid 97 is output based on the operation pattern of the variable winning device with small hits shown in FIG. Thereby, the 2nd variable prize-winning apparatus 31 operate | moves and it transfers to an open state from a closed 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. 45) 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 second variable winning device 31 (the second big winning opening being opened) 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 second 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. 44). 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 second big prize opening. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the second grand prize winning solenoid 97 is stopped. Thereby, the 2nd variable prize-winning apparatus 31 returns from an open state to a 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 countdown of the interval timer set in the above-mentioned small hitting big prize opening opening pattern setting process (step S6218 in FIG. 45).

  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. 44). 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. 47 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 second variable winning device 31 or terminating the operation. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along a procedure.

  Step S6406: The main control CPU 72 executes a small hitting closing time timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an initial value (for example, a timer value corresponding to 1.5 seconds) in the small hitting closing time timer, and then the timer is set as time elapses (every time this module is called). Count down.

  Step S6407: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the closing time at the small hit has elapsed. Specifically, if the value of the closing time at the small hitting time is not yet 0, the main control CPU 72 determines that the closing time at the small hitting 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. 44).

  Thereafter, when the value of the closing time at the small hitting time becomes 0 with the passage of time, the main control CPU 72 determines that the closing time at the small hitting time has elapsed (Yes), and executes step S6412 and the subsequent steps.

  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. 45). 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 counter and returns to the small winning hour variable winning device management process (FIG. 44).

  Next, when the main control CPU 72 executes the variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 performs a small winning game big opening / closing operation process as the next jump destination in the small winning game process selection process (step S6100 in FIG. 44). 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 second 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 counter and returns to the small winning hour variable winning device management process (FIG. 44). 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. 48 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for the small hit end processing. This small hitting end process is for preparing conditions for ending the operation of the second variable winning device 31 at the 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. 44).

  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. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a small hitting end time end command indicating that the small hitting game end time has ended. The small hitting end time end command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S6509: The main control CPU 72 executes processing for deactivating the variable time measurement interruption function for the first special symbol, that is, processing for setting the variable time interruption flag to OFF (= 0). As a result, the situation where the measurement of the variation time is interrupted is released.

  In this way, the main control CPU 72 is in a state where the variation of the first special symbol is in a state where it is out of place or a big hit, and the variation of the second special symbol is in a state where the variation is a small hit. If the second special symbol is stopped and displayed before the first special symbol is stopped and displayed, the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is interrupted and the small hit game based on the second special symbol is ended. The measurement of the variation time of one special symbol is resumed and the variation of the first special symbol is resumed (variation interruption means). Such interruption of measurement of the fluctuation time is controlled using a fluctuation time interruption 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]
FIG. 49 is a diagram for describing a game flow developed in the pachinko machine 1.
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”. [F1] In the normal mode, when the game ball enters the middle start winning opening 26, the first special symbol starts to change and the game proceeds.

  [F1] In normal mode, when [F2] “16 round symbol 1” big win is won, [F3] 16 round big hit game (normal bonus effect) is executed, and after the big hit, [F12] transition to escape mode To do.

  [F12] The escape mode is a “low probability state” as in the normal mode. [F12] In the escape mode, if the winning result is not obtained and [F13] the special symbol fluctuates 20 times, [F1] shifts to the normal mode.

  On the other hand, in the [F1] normal mode, when [F4] “16 round symbol 2” is won, [F5] 16 rounds jackpot game (special bonus effect) is executed.

  [F6] When the game ball passes through the probability variation area in the first round or the second round of the 16 round jackpot game (when winning V), [F7] an effect indicating that a V winning has occurred, is executed. [F8] Transition to the probability change mode.

  [F8] The probability variation mode is a high probability state. [F8] In the probability variation mode, since the variation time of the second special symbol is shortened, the second special symbol starts to fluctuate when the game ball enters the right start winning opening 28a, and the game proceeds. To go. [F8] If the special symbol fluctuates 170 times without being a big hit in the probability variation mode, [F1] shifts to the normal mode.

  On the other hand, if [F10] corresponds to 16-round symbol 2 but the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area in the first or second round of the big hit game (if V is not won), [F11] A non-passing effect indicating that the game ball has not passed through the probability variation area is executed, and [F12] shifts to the escape mode.

[Game Flow]
FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating a game flow developed in the probability variation mode that is in a high probability state.
[F20] The probability variation mode is a high probability state. [F20] In the probability variation mode, since the variation time of the second special symbol is shortened, the second special symbol starts to fluctuate when the game ball enters the right start winning opening 28a and the game proceeds. To go. [F20] The probability variation mode ends when the special symbol fluctuates 170 times without winning the 2R symbol.

  [F20] When [F21] “small hit” is won in the probability changing mode, [F22] the second variable winning device 31 is opened, and [F23] when a game ball enters the second variable winning device 31, [ F24] A prescribed number of prize balls are obtained.

  On the other hand, in the [F20] probability variation mode, when [F25] “2 round symbols” is won, [F26] the second variable winning device 31 is opened and [F27] probability variation region is also opened. [F28] When a game ball enters the second variable winning device 31, [F29] a predetermined number of prize balls are obtained, and [F30] a V prize is generated when the game ball passes the probability variation area. [F31] The number of probability changes is restored to the maximum value.

  On the other hand, if the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area in the first or second round of the jackpot game, although it falls under [F32] 2 round symbols, [F33] game A non-passing effect indicating that the ball has not passed through the probability variation area is executed, and the process proceeds to [F12] escape mode.

  Note that 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. (First symbol display means, second symbol 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. 51 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 corresponds to a series of effects performed from when the special symbol (here, the first special symbol) is started until variable display is performed until stop display (including fixed stop). 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]
51 (A): For example, in the state before the first special symbol starts to fluctuate (the 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, in order to facilitate visual discrimination, the marker M1 corresponding to the first special symbol is displayed, for example, as a circle (◯), 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. 51, all four markers M1 are lit and displayed, indicating that the number of working memories of the first special symbol is four, and all markers M2 are not displayed (indicated by 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 attached in the diagram) is displayed at the upper right 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 “1 16 round big hit 1” or “16 round big hit 2” instead of “out of”, the corresponding mode (for example, blue display color or red display color) is used. The four symbols Z1, Z2 are stopped and displayed.

[Variable display production start]
51 (B): For example, in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, the fluctuation display effect is started by scrolling the three symbol strings on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (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 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). These mode differences correspond to internal “high probability states”. 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 upper right 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]
FIG. 51 (C): 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. 51, since the number of working memories of the first special symbol decreases by one as the fluctuation starts, the number of markers M1 displayed is linked accordingly. 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. 51, since the first operation memory in the storage order is consumed and the remaining number is 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. 51 (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]
In FIG. 51 (E): 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. 52 is a continuous diagram showing the flow of reach production executed at the time of a big hit (winning) in the low probability state corresponding to “16 round big hit 1” or “16 round big hit 2”. 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.

  The following reach effects (reach effects other than the super reach effect) are, for example, after the first special symbol display device 34 displays the variation according to the variation pattern at the time of the big hit, the first special symbol is “16 round big hit 1” or Stop display in a mode of “16 rounds big hit 2” (eg 7-segment LED “self”, “yo”, “mouth”, “，”, “F”, “E”, “L”, “Γ”, etc.) (Reach effect execution means). Note that, in FIG. 52, each effect symbol is simplified and shown only with numerals. 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]
In FIG. 52 (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. 52B: Next, in a relatively early stage of the variable display effect, the first stage pre-reach notice effect using the character 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 positioned in front of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the screen, and is displayed so as to appear from the left end of the screen, for example. .) 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. 52C, 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 pattern image is one step further than the pre-reach notice effect (first stage) performed in FIG. 52 (B). 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. 52 (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.

[Occurrence of reach condition]
In FIG. 52 (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. In addition, in this case, if the number “5” is aligned, the expectation of the big hit in “16 round big hit 2” will be high, so not only the success or failure of the 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. 52 (F): After a reach state has occurred, for example, after a reach has occurred, the images representing the “heart” figures form a group and pass diagonally on the screen. Is called. 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. 52 (G): Following the notice effect after the first reach occurrence, 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. 52 (H): When the reach production is approaching the final stage, the image of the character is suddenly displayed on the screen as if it was split into a large copy, and the content that 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.

  In FIG. 52 (I): The last medium effect symbol is stopped. In this example, the winning symbol internally corresponds to either “16 round symbol 1” or “16 round symbol 2”. However, for example, “5” ”Is displayed in the center of the screen, and this time, an effect is given to teach the player that it falls under either“ 16 round symbol 1 ”or“ 16 round symbol 2 ”. .

  In FIG. 52 (J): Thereafter, for example, the left, middle, and right effect symbols are restored to their initial sizes. However, all the production symbols arranged in a three-way manner are displayed up and down, and the variation of the production symbols has not completely stopped. Thereafter, a re-lottery effect is executed.

  If the result of the internal lottery is non-winning, the first special symbol that is the subject of change this time is stopped and displayed as a missing symbol, so that the effect symbol is similarly stopped and displayed in a shifted manner. 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”.

FIG. 53 is a continuous diagram showing an example of the re-lottery effect at the time of success.
The re-lottery effect at the time of success is an effect executed when it corresponds to “16 round symbols 2”, and is executed after three effect symbols are arranged in the above reach effect.

[Re-lottery production]
In FIG. 53 (A): When the re-drawing effect is started, the three lined effect symbols are displayed gradually smaller, and the three lined effect symbols are sucked into the back on the screen while rotating. Production is performed.

  FIG. 53 (B): The three effect symbols become so small that they can hardly 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. 53, (C): 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, the effect that the movable body 40f falls is triggered by the pressing of the effect switching button 45.

[Promotion of successful promotion]
In FIG. 53 (D): Next, an effect in which 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 all of the three effect symbols cannot be displayed. In the case of a successful production, the number of the production symbol is changed from “5” to “7”.

  In FIG. 53 (E): the effect symbol is displayed in its original size. However, all the production symbols arranged in a three-way manner are displayed up and down, and the variation of the production symbols has not completely stopped.

  In FIG. 53 (F): The stop display effect is also performed for the effect symbol in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol. The stop display effect of the effect symbol is performed in a state where the effect symbol is completely stopped without shaking. In the example shown in the figure, the character information “Special Bonus” is displayed large in the center of the screen, and a production pattern (“7”-“7”-“7”) that is completely stopped is displayed in the lower right of the screen. After that, a special bonus effect corresponding to 2 in 16 rounds is performed.

FIG. 54 is a continuous diagram showing an example of the re-lottery effect at the time of failure.
The re-lottery effect at the time of failure is an effect that is executed when it corresponds to “16 round symbols 1”, and is executed after three effect symbols are arranged in the above reach effect.

[Re-lottery production]
54 (A): When the re-lottery effect is started, the three lined effect symbols are displayed gradually smaller, and the three lined effect symbols are sucked into the back on the screen while rotating. Production is performed.

  54 (B): The three effect symbols become so small that they are hardly visible. At that time, the image of the effect switching button 45 is displayed at the bottom of the display screen, and the effect switching button 45 is pressed. An effect is urged for the player.

[Promotion failure promotion]
54 (C): When the promotion effect fails, that is, when the 16-round big hit 1 (“16 round symbol 1”) is met, the promotion failure 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 In the case of failure production, the number of the production symbol is maintained as “5”.

  In FIG. 54 (D): the effect symbol is displayed in its original size. However, all the production symbols arranged in a three-way manner are displayed up and down, and the variation of the production symbols has not completely stopped.

  (E) in FIG. 54: The stop display effect is also performed for the effect symbol substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol. The stop display effect of the effect symbol is performed in a state where the effect symbol is completely stopped without shaking. In the illustrated example, the character information “Normal Bonus” is displayed large in the center of the screen, and the effect symbols (“5”-“5”-“5”) that are completely stopped are shown in the lower right of the screen. Thereafter, a normal bonus effect corresponding to 1 in 16 rounds of big hit is executed.

[Special bonus production]
FIG. 55 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of the effect of the special bonus effect that is executed during the jackpot game in the case of “16 round symbol 2”.

[1 round]
In FIG. 55 (A): When the first round of the big hit game is started, the big role effect of the content corresponding to the progress of the game “16 rounds of big hit 2 game” is executed. In the special bonus effect, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “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.

  FIG. 55 (B): In the case of winning in the 16-round symbol 2, a challenge effect for entering the probability variation mode is executed in the first and second rounds. If this challenge production is successful, a probability change mode that is a high probability state is entered. 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 second variable winning device 31 can be transmitted to the player. In addition, in the first and second rounds when winning in 16-round symbol 2, the second variable winning device 31 is released once, but the opening time is set to be long (29 seconds). Profits from rounds can be obtained. Furthermore, in the first and second rounds when winning 16 round symbol 2, when the game ball enters the second variable winning device 31, the game ball is guided to the probability variation region slide member 330 and the probability variation region is displayed. pass.

  In FIG. 55 (C): When the player continues to make a right strike, when the game ball enters the second 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. The displayed blessing effect is executed. In the second round of the jackpot game, the same blessing effect as in the first round is continued. If the 16-round symbol 2 is won, the game ball is guided by the probability variation region slide member 330 and passes through the probability variation region in the second round. However, in the probability variation area, it is only necessary for the game ball to pass even once during the big hit game. If the game ball has already passed the probability variation area in the first round, the passage in the second round is not particularly meaningful. .

[16 rounds]
In FIG. 55 (D): After this, the jackpot game proceeds smoothly, and when the final 16 rounds are reached, the character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND16” is displayed on the screen and the jackpot game is being played. A unique effect image is displayed. Further, the effect symbol (the number “7”) as the “remaining eye” is continuously displayed at the lower right corner position of the screen.

[At the end of a major role]
(E) in FIG. 55: At the timing when the big hit game is finished, the big end finish effect of the content teaching the internal state to be transferred thereafter is executed. In the example shown in the figure, the text information “Probability change mode has entered!” Is displayed in the screen. By executing such a transition mode transmission effect, the player can be instructed to shift to the probability changing mode of the “high probability state” as a privilege after the big hit game.

[Direction of launch direction]
(F) in FIG. 55: When the transition mode transmission effect is finished, the firing direction designation effect is executed. In the illustrated example, an image of a right-pointing arrow suggesting a right-handed strike is displayed. By executing such a launch direction designation effect, the correct launch direction can be transmitted to the player.

[Normal bonus production]
FIG. 56 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of the effect of the normal bonus effect executed during the big hit game in the case of “16 round symbol 1”.

[1 round]
56 (A): When the first round of the big hit game is started, the big role effect of the content corresponding to the progress of the game “16 rounds of big hit one game” is executed. In the normal bonus effect, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND1” is displayed on the screen. In addition, an effect symbol corresponding to the current winning symbol (here, the numeral “5”) 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 lower area of the display screen, a “normal bonus” character is displayed, and an image of a dog character is displayed in the center of the screen. The first round of "16 rounds big hit 1" ends in a short period in which almost no ball can be obtained. In this case, the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area.

[2 rounds]
In FIG. 56 (B): In the second round of “16 rounds big hit 1”, a panda character appears and an effect is given in which bones are given to the dog character. The second round of "16 rounds big hit 1" ends in a short period of time when almost no ball can be obtained. In this case, the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area.

[3 rounds]
In FIG. 56 (C): In the third round of “16 rounds big hit 1”, an effect in which the dog character holds the bone is executed. From the third round onward, “1 per 16 rounds”, the first variable winning device 30 opens for a sufficiently long time, so that the player can obtain a lot of balls.

[16 rounds]
56 (D): After this, when the big hit game has progressed smoothly and the final 16 rounds are reached, the character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND16” is displayed on the screen, and the character of the dog The image that is taking a nap is displayed. 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. 56 (E): At the timing when the big hit game is ended, the big end effect of the content teaching the internal state to be transferred thereafter is executed. In the illustrated example, character information “END” is displayed in the screen. By executing such a big game end effect, it is possible to tell the player that, after the big hit game is finished, the normal mode of the “low probability state” is unfortunately returned.

[Example of scenario selection production in probability variation mode]
FIG. 57 is a continuous diagram showing an example of the scenario selection effect in the probability variation mode.
The probability variation mode (high probability state) is a mode that is shifted when the game ball passes the probability variation region during the big hit game, and the winning probability of the special symbol is “high probability”. In the probability variation mode, if the winning symbol is not obtained and the special symbol fluctuates 170 times, the probability variation mode ends. Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

  In FIG. 57 (A): When the probability change mode is entered, the second special symbol can be changed frequently. This is because the long fluctuation of the second special symbol in the low probability state is cancelled. In addition, character information of “probability change mode” is displayed at the lower right position of the display screen. Furthermore, 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.

  In the illustrated example, the change display and stop display of the effect symbol are expressed using only the fourth symbol Z1, Z2, but in the probability variation mode, other symbols (for example, the left effect symbol, the medium effect symbol, A variation display and a stop display of the effect symbol may be expressed using a right effect symbol, a mini symbol, or the like.

[Scenario selection effect]
Then, when the probability variation mode is entered after the first hit (when the first special symbol corresponds to 16 round symbol 2 and shifts to the high probability state), the first variation (first cycle) to the third variation of the high probability state In (third cycle), a scenario selection effect is executed. In the example shown in the figure, an effect is produced in which the Sennin character utters the line “Just select a mode”.

  And in the probability variation mode, unless it wins the 2 round big hit, it corresponds to the small win. This is because in the present embodiment, the non-winning is not set for the second special symbol. In addition, since the variation time of the second special symbol is set to be short (0.3 to 1.5 seconds) in both cases of big hit or small hit in the second round, the second special symbol is immediately stopped and displayed. . Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner (for example, pink display color). When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a small hit, the second variable winning device 31 is opened twice, and the second variable winning device 31 is allowed to enter the game ball during this opening, so that Can benefit from.

  This completes the first one cycle in the high probability state (one special symbol variation time + 1 special symbol stop display time + 1 operation of the second variable winning device 31). The reason why the concept of the cycle is used in the present embodiment is that the presentation is efficiently advanced in a single game unit without making the player aware of the fluctuation of the symbol, the big hit, the small hit, etc. Because.

In FIG. 57 (B): When the next cycle is started, character information of “story mode” and “normal mode” is displayed on the screen, and an image of an arrow that designates a selection target on the left side of the character information Is displayed.
In the initial state, the image of the arrow is aimed at “story mode”. In this state, when the effect switching button 45 is pressed once, the image of the arrow is aimed at the “normal mode”. Further, when the effect switching button 45 is pressed once, the image of the arrow is aimed at the “story mode”.
Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner.

  (C) in FIG. 57: When entering the third cycle after shifting to the probability changing mode, the selection mode determining process is executed. Specifically, the mode indicated by the arrow image is selected. In the example shown in the figure, “story mode” is selected, and an effect is produced in which the hermit character utters the line “Ganbare!”. The fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner. Thereby, the scenario selection effect performed using the period for 3 cycles is complete | finished.

Here, in the “story mode”, a narrative effect composed of a plurality of effect parts (individual stories or effect blocks included in individual stories) that progress in stages according to the progress state of the high probability state is executed. Mode.
On the other hand, the “normal mode” is a general mode in which a reach effect or the like is executed according to the result of the special symbol lottery, and winning or non-winning is transmitted to the player.
Hereinafter, the “story mode” will be described in detail, but the “normal mode” is a general mode, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[Example of title display effect]
FIG. 58 is a continuous diagram showing an example of a title display effect.
The title display effect is executed at the first change (first cycle) when the story mode is selected, the first change (first cycle) when the story mode continues, and the like.

(A) in FIG. 58: The first fluctuation display is performed after entering the story mode.
Here, it corresponds to a small hit in the second special symbol lottery, and the fourth symbol Z2 is variably displayed.
On the screen, there is an effect in which an airplane carrying two female characters is flying over the sea. Furthermore, the character information of the title of the current individual story executed in the story mode is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Specifically, the text information “Episode 1 Start of flight” is displayed. The individual stories are, for example, from the first story to the 24th story, and are selected at random from the beginning or by random drawing. When all the individual stories are cleared, an ending effect is executed.

  58 (B): The fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner because the fluctuation at the small hitting time has ended. On the screen, there is an effect in which an airplane carrying two female characters is flying over the sea.

  58 (C): When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small hit state, the second variable winning device 31 is opened twice, and a game ball is inserted into the second variable winning device 31 during the opening. By making the ball, it is possible to obtain a profit from the ball. On the screen, there is an effect that an airplane carrying two female characters is flying over the sea. Thereby, the title display effect performed using the period for 1 cycle is complete | finished.

[Animation display effect]
FIG. 59 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of an animation display effect.
The animation display effect is an effect that is executed after the title display effect is completed, and is an effect of an introduction part before a battle effect (judgment battle effect) described later is executed.

  59 (A): When the title display effect ends, the animation display effect is executed. In the animation display effect, an effect related to the title of the individual story displayed in the title display effect is displayed. In the example shown in the figure, a silhouette of an object appears in the lower left of the screen, and two female characters are performing an effect of noticing the silhouette. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner.

  (B) in FIG. 59: On the screen, an effect is performed in which an airplane carrying two female characters descends toward the silhouette. By executing such an effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of tension as to what the silhouette is like. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner.

In FIG. 59 (C): On the screen, an effect is performed in which an airplane carrying two female characters approaches the silhouette, and a ghost ship on which a panda's haunted board appears appears in the center of the screen. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner. Thereby, the title display effect performed using the period for several cycles is complete | finished.
When the title display effect ends, a battle effect (at the time of victory) or a battle effect (at the time of defeat) is executed.

[Battle production (when winning)]
FIG. 60 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of a battle effect (at the time of victory).
The battle effect (at the time of victory) is executed when the remaining number of certainty changes remains more than the specified number.

In FIG. 60 (A): When the animation display effect ends, the battle effect is executed. In the battle effect, an effect of playing against the enemy characters displayed in the animation display effect is executed.
In the example shown in the figure, an image of “Panda Haunted” is displayed on the left side of the screen as an enemy character, an image of “Female Character” is displayed on the right side of the screen, and a character “VS” is displayed in the center of the screen. The effect that the image of appears appears. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner.

  In FIG. 60 (B): On the screen, an effect in which a female character throws a bomb toward a ghost ship is executed. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner.

  In FIG. 60 (C): On the screen, an effect is performed in which a bomb thrown by a female character hits a ghost ship, the ghost ship explodes, and a panda's ghost flies far away. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner.

  In FIG. 60 (D): On the screen, two female characters having a peace sign are displayed in large size, and character information “Congratulation!” Is displayed. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner.

(E) in FIG. 60: Character information of “Next Story” is displayed on the screen. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner. Thereby, the battle effect (at the time of victory) performed using the period of several cycles is complete | finished.
Thereafter, the title display effect is executed again, and the effect related to the next individual story is executed.

  Here, the battle effect (at the time of victory) is to be executed using a plurality of cycles, and is composed of a plurality of effect blocks (first half, middle board, second half, etc.). In the example shown in the drawing, the production examples (A) and (B) in FIG. 60 are the first half, the production examples in (C) and (D) in FIG. 60 are the middle part, and the production example in (E) in FIG. Is the second half.

[Battle production (when defeated)]
FIG. 61 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of the effect of the battle effect (at the time of defeat).
The battle effect (at the time of defeat) is executed when the remaining number of certainty changes does not remain more than the specified number.

In FIG. 61 (A): When the animation display effect ends, the battle effect is executed. In the battle effect, an effect of playing against the enemy characters displayed in the animation display effect is executed.
In the example shown in the figure, an image of “Panda Haunted” is displayed on the left side of the screen as an enemy character, an image of “Female Character” is displayed on the right side of the screen, and a character “VS” is displayed in the center of the screen. The effect that the image of appears appears. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner.

  In FIG. 61 (B): On the screen, the ghost ship approaches from behind the airplane on which the two female characters are riding, and the ghost of the panda riding on the ghost ship throws a bomb toward the airplane. Executed. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner.

  In FIG. 61 (C): On the screen, an effect is performed in which a bomb thrown by a panda ghost hits an airplane. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner.

  In FIG. 61 (D): On the screen, an effect is performed in which two female characters and a plane are flying. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner.

In FIG. 61, (E): On the screen, an effect of uttering the dialogue “Revival mode is” is being executed. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner. Thereby, the battle effect (at the time of defeat) performed using the period of a plurality of cycles is completed.
After that, the mode is changed to the recovery mode.

  Here, the battle effect (at the time of defeat) is to be executed using a plurality of cycles, and is composed of a plurality of effect blocks (first half part, middle board part, second half part, etc.). In the example shown in the drawing, the production examples (A) and (B) in FIG. 61 are the first half part, the production examples in (C) and (D) in FIG. 61 are the middle part, and the production example in (E) in FIG. Is the second half.

[Restoration mode]
62 to 64 are continuous diagrams showing examples of effects in the revival mode.
The revival mode is a mode that is shifted to after the defeat effect is executed in the battle effect.

  In FIG. 62 (A): When the mode is changed to the revival mode, an effect is performed on the screen in which an airplane on which two female characters are boarding descends toward the island. In the lower right of the screen, the text information of “Restoration Mode” is displayed. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner.

  In FIG. 62 (B): On the screen, there is an effect in which an airplane carrying two female characters land on the island and gradually reduce the speed. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner.

  In FIG. 62 (C): On the screen, an effect is produced in which two female characters utter the line “Please, please”. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner.

  In FIG. 63, (D): On the screen, an effect is produced in which the hermit character utters the line “I'll repair it”. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner.

  (E) in FIG. 63: On the screen, an effect is performed in which three animal characters appear with repair tools. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner.

  In FIG. 63, (F): On the screen, an effect of repairing an airplane in which three female characters are on board two female characters is executed. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner.

  (G) in FIG. 64: On the screen, an effect is produced in which an airplane that has failed in repair explodes. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner.

  In FIG. 64 (H): On the screen, an effect that an airplane falls into the sea is being executed. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner.

  In FIG. 64 (I): Finally, when the remaining number of probable changes reaches zero, two female characters and animals that have been repaired are floating in the sea along with the character information of “End of story mode”. Production is being performed. Here, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner. When the story mode ends, the normal mode is subsequently entered.

[Example of demonstration production after first hit]
FIG. 65 is a continuous diagram showing an example of the demonstration effect after the first hit.

[Continuation of directing direction]
In FIG. 65, (A): When the probability variation mode is entered after the first hit, but the number of working memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is both 0, the firing direction designation effect is continuously executed.

[Stop display effect]
On the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, the 4th symbol Z1 corresponding to the 1st special symbol is stopped and displayed in a big win mode (the display is stopped in the state of winning) and corresponds to the 2nd special symbol. The 4th symbol Z2 to be stopped is displayed in a stopped state (a state in which no variation is displayed once).

  FIG. 65 (B): In this state, if the winning to the middle start winning opening 26 or the right starting winning opening 28a, that is, if a new lottery opportunity does not occur, the condition for starting the special symbol variation display is satisfied. As a result, no noticeable change occurs on the display screen for a while. Therefore, in this case, the firing direction designation effect is continuously executed.

[Start of demonstration production]
In FIG. 65 (C): When a state in which a new lottery opportunity does not occur continues for a predetermined time (for example, about 30 seconds), the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 is switched from the previous stop display effect to the “title screen”. In this example, the entire screen is whitened out, and information indicating the model name of the pachinko machine 1 (“CR flight sister”) is displayed at the center position. Then, the demonstration effect thereafter changes to a display mode using animation, a moving image, or the like. Note that the title screen is displayed again after the display mode using animation, moving images, or the like is completed.

[Example of demonstration production during scenario selection production]
FIG. 66 is a continuous diagram showing an example of the demonstration effect during execution of the scenario selection effect.

[Continuation of scenario selection production]
In FIG. 66 (A): When the number of working memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol becomes 0 during execution of the scenario selection effect, the scenario selection effect is continuously executed.

[Stop display effect]
On the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, the fourth symbol Z1 corresponding to the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in an out-of-phase manner, and the fourth symbol Z2 corresponding to the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner. Has been.

  FIG. 66 (B): In this state, if the winning to the middle starting winning opening 26 or the right starting winning opening 28a, that is, a new lottery opportunity does not occur, the condition for starting the special symbol variation display is satisfied. As a result, no noticeable change occurs on the display screen for a while. Therefore, in this case, the scenario selection effect is continuously executed.

  The scenario selection effect is to be executed using 3 cycles, but if there is no lottery element memory at the end of one cycle, 3 cycles even if no new lottery trigger occurs. The minute production is executed ahead of schedule. For this reason, the scenario selection effect proceeds to the last scenario determination screen regardless of whether or not there is a lottery element (memory).

[Start of demonstration production]
66 (C): When a state in which no new lottery trigger is generated continues for a predetermined time (for example, about 30 seconds), the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 is switched from the previous stop display effect to the “title screen”. In this example, the entire screen is whitened out, and information indicating the model name of the pachinko machine 1 (“CR flight sister”) is displayed at the center position. Then, the demonstration effect thereafter changes to a display mode using animation, a moving image, or the like.

[Example of demonstration production during animation display production]
FIG. 67 is a continuous diagram showing an example of the demonstration effect during the execution of the animation display effect.

[Continuation of animation display effects]
In FIG. 67 (A): When the number of working memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol becomes 0 during the execution of the animation display effect, the animation display effect is continuously executed.

[Stop display effect]
On the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, the fourth symbol Z1 corresponding to the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in an out-of-phase manner, and the fourth symbol Z2 corresponding to the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner. Has been.

  In FIG. 67 (B): In this state, if the winning to the middle starting winning opening 26 or the right starting winning opening 28a, that is, a new lottery opportunity does not occur, the condition for starting the special symbol variation display is satisfied. As a result, no noticeable change occurs on the display screen for a while. Therefore, in this case, the animation display effect is continuously executed.

  The animation display effect is to be executed using, for example, 8 to 20 cycles depending on the individual story, but when there is no lottery element memory at the end of one cycle, the next cycle is displayed. No production is performed. Therefore, the animation display effect is stopped when the lottery element is no longer stored.

[Start of demonstration production]
67 (C): When a state in which no new lottery trigger is generated continues for a predetermined time (for example, about 30 seconds), the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 is switched from the previous stop display effect to the “title screen”. In this example, the entire screen is whitened out, and information indicating the model name of the pachinko machine 1 (“CR flight sister”) is displayed at the center position. Then, the demonstration effect thereafter changes to a display mode using animation, a moving image, or the like.

[Example of demonstration production during battle production]
FIG. 68 is a continuous diagram showing an example of the demonstration effect during execution of the battle effect.

[Continuation of battle production]
In FIG. 68 (A): When the number of working memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol becomes 0 during execution of the battle effect, the battle effect is continuously executed.

[Stop display effect]
On the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, the fourth symbol Z1 corresponding to the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in an out-of-phase manner, and the fourth symbol Z2 corresponding to the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner. Has been.

  In FIG. 68, (B): In this state, if the winning to the middle starting winning opening 26 or the right starting winning opening 28a, that is, a new lottery opportunity does not occur, the condition for starting the special symbol variation display is satisfied. As a result, no noticeable change occurs on the display screen for a while. Therefore, in this case, the battle effect is continuously executed.

  The battle effect is to be executed using a plurality of cycles, and is composed of a plurality of effect blocks (first half, middle board, second half, etc.). Then, when the lottery element is no longer stored during the execution of each production block, the production is executed ahead of schedule until the end of the production block being executed, even if a new lottery trigger does not occur. In the example shown in the figure, although the lottery element does not exist, the battle effect continues until the end of the first half block.

[Start of demonstration production]
In FIG. 68 (C): When a state in which a new lottery opportunity does not occur continues for a predetermined time (for example, about 30 seconds), the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 is switched from the previous stop display effect to the “title screen”. In this example, the entire screen is whitened out, and information indicating the model name of the pachinko machine 1 (“CR flight sister”) is displayed at the center position. Then, the demonstration effect thereafter changes to a display mode using animation, a moving image, or the like.

  In addition, although not shown in particular, if the game is a big hit in the story mode (for example, if you win a 2-round symbol), you may execute a dedicated winning effect, or execute a dedicated winning effect. You may perform the same effect as the time of small hits without doing.

  Next, an example of a control method for specifically realizing the above effects will be described. The above-described variable display effect, reach effect, notice effect, memorized number display effect, active role effect, low probability state effect, high probability state effect and the like are all controlled through the following control processing.

[Production control processing]
FIG. 69 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, number of rounds command, probability variation area non-passing command, jackpot end rendering command, number of times There are a cut counter value command, a change pattern destination determination command, a stop display time end command, a probability variation region passing command, a big hit end time end command, a small hit end time end 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 symbol, or at the time of the opening / closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31. Control the contents of the production. 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 S403: In the demonstration effect management process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process for managing the demonstration effect based on the demonstration effect command. The effect control CPU 126 executes, for example, a process of selecting an effect pattern for executing the demonstration effect after a predetermined time has elapsed (30 seconds have elapsed) after receiving the demonstration effect command.

  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, 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. For example, when performing the promotion success effect, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of outputting a control signal for dropping the movable body 40f when the effect switch button 45 is pressed.

  Through the above-described effect control process, the effect control CPU 126 can comprehensively control the effect contents in the pachinko machine 1.

[Working memory production management process]
FIG. 70 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example 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. 69).

[Direction design management processing]
FIG. 71 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the effect symbol management process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S480: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the internal state is a low probability 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 low probability state (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S482, and if the internal state is not the low probability state (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S484.

  Step S482: The effect control CPU 126 executes a low probability state effect symbol management process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the variable display effect and the active role effect during the normal mode. Details of the processing will be described later.

  Step S484: The effect control CPU 126 executes a high probability state effect symbol management process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of basic effects during the probability variation mode. Details of the processing will be described later.

  And after finishing the process of step S482 or step S484, effect control CPU126 returns to an effect control process (FIG. 69).

[Low probability state effect design management processing]
FIG. 72 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary procedure of low probability state effect symbol management processing. The low-probability state 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 prize. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of the device operation process (step S508). Hereinafter, a basic flow of the low probability state 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 low probability state 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 selected when the main winning control variable winning device management process (step S5000) is selected in the main control CPU 72 or the small winning variable variable winning device management process (step S6000) is selected. Is selected as the 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).

  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 “16 rounds big hit 1”, the production control CPU 126 selects the big performance production pattern corresponding to “16 rounds big hit 1” as the production contents to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, and this is selected as the production display control device 144 ( Instruct the 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.

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a normal bonus effect shown in FIG. 56 when it corresponds to “16 round symbol 1”, and it corresponds to FIG. 55 when it corresponds to “16 round symbol 2”. A process for selecting a special bonus effect (including a launch direction designation effect during the ending time) is executed.

  Further, in this process, when the effect control CPU 126 receives a probability variation area passing command during the big hit game, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect indicating that a V winning has occurred (an effect shown in (C) in FIG. 55). Execute.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 126 executes the big-game effect (special game effect) corresponding to the big hit game (special game) as the predetermined effect, and launches the game ball as the final effect of the big-game effect. A firing direction designation effect for designating a direction is executed (effect execution means).

[Preliminary design change processing]
FIG. 73 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 demonstration effect command is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 returns to the last address of the low probability state effect symbol management process.

  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. 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. In addition, since the small hit variation in the low probability state is set to a long variation time, it is possible to perform no effect other than the effect of the fourth symbol (no effect). Further, the production pattern number may be prepared as a pair with the variation pattern command, 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.

  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.

Specifically, when the effect control CPU 126 corresponds to “16 round symbol 1”, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting the effect at the time of winning shown in FIGS. 52 and 54, etc., and corresponds to “16 round symbol 2”. In this case, the process of selecting the effect at the time of winning shown in FIGS. 52 and 53 is executed. The effect control CPU 126 executes a re-lottery effect based on the winning symbol.
The effect control CPU 126 executes the effect that makes a big hit without executing the reach effect according to the contents of the variation pattern, executes the effect that makes the big effect by executing the reach effect, or executes the super reach effect Or perform a big hit.

  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 detachment are classified as “normal deviation fluctuation”, “reach fluctuation fluctuation”, and the like, and further, a fine reach fluctuation pattern is defined in “leakage 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 effect control CPU 126 executes an effect that makes a deviation without executing the reach effect, executes an effect that makes the reach effect by executing the reach effect, or executes a super reach effect according to the contents of the variation pattern. Or perform an effect that falls off.

  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, an internal lottery result (winning or non-winning). 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. Since the stay mode is “normal mode” in the low probability state, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a background image (for example, the background image shown in FIG. 51B) where the female character is sitting on the chaise longue. To do.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the low probability state effect symbol management process (tail address). As a result, in the subsequent effect symbol variation processing (step S504 in FIG. 72), 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). In this effect symbol variation pre-processing, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a display pattern related to the variation and stop of the fourth symbol.

[High probability state production design management processing]
FIG. 74 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the high probability state effect symbol management process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S900: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the first to third fluctuations after the first hit. The number of changes after the first hit can be confirmed by counting the number of changes for each change after the big hit game with the first special symbol in the low probability state.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the first to third variation after the first hit (Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S901 and cannot confirm that the first to third variation after the first hit ( No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S902.

  Step S901: The effect control CPU 126 executes scenario selection effect selection processing. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect pattern for executing the scenario selection effect using a period of three cycles. The scenario selected by the player is stored in the scenario flag stored in the RAM 130. For example, when the normal mode is selected, the effect control CPU 126 stores “0” in the scenario flag, and when the story mode is selected, the effect control CPU 126 stores “1” in the scenario flag. The scenario flag is reset when the high probability state ends.

  Step S902: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the story mode is selected. Whether or not the story mode is selected can be confirmed by the value of the scenario flag.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the story mode is selected (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S903, and when it is not possible to confirm that the story mode is selected (No), the effect control CPU 126 performs the step. Step S904 is executed.

Step S903: The effect control CPU 126 executes a story mode management process.
In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process for managing effects related to the story mode. The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect (predetermined effect) in the story mode without displaying a specific background image depending on the high probability state (game state) based on the result of the special symbol lottery (effect executing means) ). In addition, the effect control CPU 126 includes a plurality of effect parts (individual stories or individual stories) that progress in stages according to the progress status of the high probability state (advantageous game state) as the effect (predetermined effect) in the story mode. The narrative production constituted by the production block) is executed. Details of the processing will be described later.

  Step S904: The effect control CPU 126 executes normal mode management processing. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process for managing effects related to the normal mode. As described above, the normal mode is a general mode in which a reach effect or the like is executed according to the result of the special symbol lottery, and winning or non-winning is transmitted to the player. The contents are omitted.

  Step S905: The effect control CPU 126 executes a process of confirming whether or not the number of stored lottery elements of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is zero.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the number of stored lottery elements of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 0 (Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S906 to execute the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When it is not possible to confirm that the number of stored lottery elements is 0 (No), the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management process (FIG. 71).

  Step S906: The effect control CPU 126 executes a loop reproduction effect pattern selection process in this process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 continues to display effects other than effects using effect symbols (including the fourth symbol) among the final effect contents displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42. The process is executed (final effect content display continuation means).

By executing this processing, the effect control CPU 126 can continue to execute the firing direction designation effect when the lottery element does not exist after the first hit (final effect content display continuation means).
Also, by executing this process, the effect control CPU 126, when there is no longer any lottery element memory during the story mode, the final effect content (scenario selection effect of each effect part) among the effect parts. Final production content, final production content of title display production, final production content of each production of animation display production, final production content of each production block of battle production) (Final effect content display continuation means).

  When the above processing is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management process (FIG. 71).

[Story mode management process]
FIG. 75 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary procedure of story mode management processing. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S910: The effect control CPU 126 executes a probability variation number management process. In this process, for each change in the high probability state, a process of subtracting the “remaining probability variation number” by one is executed, and when a 2-round probability variation symbol or the like is won, ”Is reset to the initial value. The initial value of the “remaining probability variation count” is, for example, 170 times.

  Step S912: The effect control CPU 126 executes a process for confirming whether or not the individual story selected flag is ON. The individual story selected flag is stored in the RAM 130 and is turned ON when an individual story is selected, and is turned OFF when the individual story is finished.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the individual story selected flag is ON (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes Step S913, and when it is not possible to confirm that the individual story selected flag is ON (No), the effect The control CPU 126 executes step S928.

  Step S913: The effect control CPU 126 executes individual story selection processing. The effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting the individual story to be executed this time by lottery according to the remaining number of probability changes and the executed individual story. Note that individual stories that have already been executed may not be executed.

  Step S914: The effect control CPU 126 executes a process of setting the individual story selected flag to ON.

  Step S916: The effect control CPU 126 executes a title display effect selection process. The effect control CPU 126 executes a process of displaying the title of the individual story selected this time. Specifically, a process for selecting an effect pattern shown in FIG. 58 is executed.

  Step S918: The effect control CPU 126 executes an animation display effect selection process. The effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting the animation display effect of the individual story selected this time. Specifically, a process for selecting an effect pattern shown in FIG. 59 is executed.

  Step S920: The effect control CPU 126 executes a process of confirming whether or not the remaining number of times of certain variation is equal to or greater than a specified number. The specified number can be changed according to the game specifications, but in the present embodiment, it is “24”. Therefore, if the remaining number of probability changes is “24” or more, the effect control CPU 126 determines affirmative in this process, and if the remaining number of times of probability change is “23” or less, the effect control CPU 126 determines in this process. Judgment is negative.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the remaining number of probability changes is equal to or greater than the specified number (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S922 and when it is not possible to confirm that the remaining number of certain probability changes is equal to or greater than the specified number (No). The effect control CPU 126 executes step S924.

  Step S922: The effect control CPU 126 executes a winning use battle effect selection process. The effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting a winning use battle effect of the individual story selected this time. Specifically, a process for selecting an effect pattern shown in FIG. 60 is executed.

  Step S924: The effect control CPU 126 executes a defeat battle effect selection process. The effect control CPU 126 executes processing for selecting a defeat battle effect of the individual story selected this time. Specifically, a process of selecting an effect pattern shown in FIG. 61 is executed.

Step S926: The effect control CPU 126 executes a revival mode effect selection process. Specifically, the process of selecting the effect pattern shown in FIGS. 62 to 64 is executed.
When the process of step S922 or step S926 is finished, the effect control CPU 126 next executes the process of step S932.

  Step S928: The effect control CPU 126 executes a process for confirming whether or not the winning use battle effect has ended. Whether or not the winning use battle effect has ended is determined by setting the number of cycles (number of fluctuations) required for the winning use battle effect selected this time in a predetermined counter, and setting the predetermined counter as one cycle (one change) progresses. When the countdown is completed and the value of the predetermined counter reaches 0, it can be determined that the winning use battle effect has ended.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the winning use battle effect has ended (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S930, and when it is not possible to confirm that the winning use battle effect has ended (No), the effect control CPU 126 performs step. S932 is executed.

  Step S930: The effect control CPU 126 executes processing for setting the individual story selected flag to OFF.

Step S932: The effect control CPU 126 executes a process related to other effects in the story mode in this process. For example, a process of executing a notice effect based on a lottery result or executing a prefetch effect based on a variation pattern destination determination command is executed.
Further, in the story mode, a large effect symbol is not used, and only the fourth symbol is mainly used. Therefore, the effect control CPU 126 controls the variation display and stop display modes of the fourth symbol. In the story mode, an effect design may be displayed.

  When the above processing is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the high probability state effect symbol management process (FIG. 74).

  FIG. 76 is a diagram showing details of the game flow in the probability change mode. This game flow shows a game flow when the story mode is selected in the scenario selection effect.

  [G1] When the probability variation mode is entered by the first big hit (initial hit), the [G2] scenario selection effect is executed first.

  When the story mode is selected in the scenario selection effect, [G3] title display effect, [G4] animation display effect, and [G5] judgment battle effect are executed. [G5] Judgment battle effects include battle effects, victory effects, victory (ending) effects, and defeat effects.

  [G2] The scenario selection effect is executed with a fixed number of cycles (for example, 3 cycles), but [G3] title display effect, [G4] animation display effect, and [G5] judgment battle effect are selected individual stories. Is variable. Note that “variable” indicates that the number of cycles is different, and may be executed in one cycle or in several cycles.

  [G5] When the victory effect is executed in the judgment battle effect, the [G3] title display effect is executed again, and the next individual story is developed.

  [G5] When the victory (ending) effect is executed in the judgment battle effect, [G6] the ending reproduction effect is executed, and when the subsequent [G7] roulette effect is successful, the [G3] title display effect is executed again. Is done. On the other hand, if the [G7] roulette effect fails, the [G8] end effect with a variable number of cycles is executed. Although the roulette effect is not particularly illustrated, “success” or “failure” is selected according to the remaining number of probability changes. The end effect can be an effect similar to the effect block in the latter half part shown in FIG. 61 (E), but can also be an effect different from the effect block in the latter half part shown in FIG. 61 (E). it can.

  [G8] When the end effect ends, [G9] shifts to the restoration mode, and when the remaining number of probability changes finally becomes 0, the probability change mode ends [G10] and shifts to the normal mode. If [G8] end effect is being executed, or if [G9] hits 2 rounds during the resurgence mode, the remaining number of probable changes will be revived up to 170 times. In that case, revert to [G9] resurgence mode. The effect is executed, and the [G3] title display effect is executed again. Although the revival effect is not particularly illustrated, it can be an effect including an effect that an accessory falls, for example.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game flow shown in the drawing progresses one after another as the cycle (number of games) in the high probability state is digested.
In this embodiment, since a specific background image that depends on the story mode is not prepared, data is created as an effect that can be played back in a loop for each point. It is possible to avoid being not displayed. Hereinafter, a loop image displayed at each point will be described.

  FIG. 77 is a diagram showing a list of loop images displayed during the probability variation mode.

  As shown in (A) of FIG. 77, when there is no lottery element stored after the first big hit, an image suggesting a right strike is displayed in a loop.

  As shown in FIG. 77 (B), when the lottery element is not stored during execution of the scenario selection effect, the image of the last scene of the scenario selection effect is displayed in a loop. The scenario selection effect is executed by, for example, three cycles.

  As shown in (C) of FIG. 77, when the lottery element is not stored during the execution of the title display effect, the image of the last scene of the title display effect is displayed in a loop. The title display effect is executed in one cycle, for example.

  As shown in (D) of FIG. 77, when the lottery element is not stored during the execution of the animation display effect, the animation display effect image at the time when the lottery element is not stored is displayed in a loop. The animation display effect is executed by, for example, 8 to 20 cycles (the number of cycles is variable depending on the selected individual story).

As shown in (E) of FIG. 77, when the lottery element is not stored during execution of the production block of the first half of the battle production, the image of the last scene of the first half of the battle production is displayed in a loop.
In addition, when the lottery element is not stored during the execution of the effect block in the middle part of the battle effect, the image of the last scene in the middle part of the battle effect is displayed in a loop.
Further, when the lottery element is not stored during the execution of the effect block in the latter half of the battle effect, the image of the last scene in the latter half of the battle effect is displayed in a loop.
The battle effect is executed by, for example, 15 to 20 cycles (the number of cycles is variable depending on the selected individual story).

  As shown in FIG. 77 (F), when the display of each loop image continues for a predetermined time, the demonstration effect is executed, and when the demonstration effect continues for the predetermined time, the last image of the demonstration effect is displayed in a loop.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, there are the following effects.
(1) According to the present embodiment, in order to continue to display effects other than the effects using the 4th pattern among the final effects executed in the effects (predetermined effects) in the story mode. , Even if an effect that does not display a background image dedicated to story mode is used, it is possible to avoid a situation where nothing is displayed in the situation where there is no memory (holding) of lottery elements It is possible to reduce the uncomfortable feeling given to the player.

(2) In this embodiment, among the final effects executed in the effects during the story mode, effects other than the effects using the effects symbols are continuously displayed. It is no longer necessary to prepare an image or the like, and the image capacity can be reduced.

(3) According to the present embodiment, when there is no lottery element memory at the end of the big hit game at the time of the first hit, the firing direction designation effect that is executed at the end of the big role is continuously executed. Even if there is a situation where there is no lottery element memory at the end of the big hit game at the time, it is possible to avoid the situation where nothing is displayed and to reduce the sense of incongruity given to the player Can do.

(4) According to the present embodiment, when there is no lottery element memory in the story mode, the final production content of each production part among a plurality of production parts is continuously executed. When a game is progressing in the mode, even if a situation where the lottery element does not exist occurs, it is possible to avoid a situation where nothing is displayed, and a sense of incongruity given to the player Can be reduced.

  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 first variable winning device 30 and the second variable winning device 31 have been described as examples in which they are arranged in the right-handed region, but they may be arranged in the left-handed region.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which non-winning is not set for the second special symbol has been described. However, non-winning may be set.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example of the number-of-turns-variable changer equipped with the probability variation area has been described. However, the present invention can be applied.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example of the gaming machine not equipped with the time reduction state has been described. However, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine equipped with these functions.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the small hit game, the example in which the second variable winning device 31 is opened has been described. However, the first variable winning device 30 may be opened, and the number of times of opening is not limited to two times. Or three or more times may be sufficient.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the effect symbol is not displayed in the probability variation mode (story mode) has been described, but the effect symbol may be displayed.

  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 (3)

Lottery execution means for executing a predetermined lottery when a lottery opportunity occurs during the game;
A symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbol in a manner corresponding to the lottery result of the predetermined lottery after the symbol is variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time based on the execution of the predetermined lottery;
Based on the result of the predetermined lottery, effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect without displaying a specific background image depending on the gaming state;
If the lottery opportunity has not occurred when the predetermined performance has ended, among the final performance contents executed in the predetermined performance, the production other than the production using the production symbol is continuously displayed. A gaming machine comprising: a means for continuously displaying the final effect content. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
When a winning result is obtained as a result of the predetermined lottery, and when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner, it includes special game executing means for executing a special game,
The production execution means
As the predetermined effect, an effect during the special game corresponding to the special game is executed, and as a final effect of the effect during the special game, a launch direction specifying effect for specifying the launch direction of the game ball is executed,
The final effect content display continuation means is
A gaming machine characterized in that the firing direction designation effect is continuously executed. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Advantageous game state transition means for transitioning from a predetermined game state to an advantageous game state to which an advantageous condition is applied compared to the predetermined game state when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied,
The production execution means
As the predetermined effect, a story effect composed of a plurality of effect parts that progress in stages according to the progress of the advantageous gaming state is executed,
The final effect content display continuation means is
A gaming machine characterized in that the final production contents of each production part among the plurality of production parts are continuously executed.