JP2018078924A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of controlling presentations more efficiently.SOLUTION: When it is determined by presentation determination means that a prescribed presentation is to be performed as a presentation content at a prescribed performance timing at which a display state of a presentation display device 560 becomes a prescribed state, presentation display control means transmits to presentation determination means information indicating the performance timing at a timing when the display state of the presentation display device 560 actually becomes the prescribed state. The presentation determination means performs the prescribed presentation upon a trigger of receiving the information indicating the performance timing from the presentation display control means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 28

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine having a game area in which game balls are launched.

  Conventionally, among the various ball game machines, a so-called first type pachinko game machine is used while changing a plurality of symbols in a display area such as a liquid crystal display provided substantially at the center of the game board. Display (hereinafter, such display is referred to as “symbol change” or “change display”). This gaming machine shifts to a special game called so-called big hit, in which more prize balls can be obtained than a normal game when the combination of symbols when a plurality of rows of symbol variations are stopped becomes a specific aspect. Known as a thing. The variable display of symbols in the display area is not limited to simply displaying multiple symbols in a variable manner, but the time required for the variable display to be a big hit if one more symbols are aligned, such as the so-called reach screen. For example, an effect is made to increase the player's expectation, such as making it longer. In addition, the player's expectation is enhanced by the use of characters in images such as symbols to give a story to the variable display and the notice effect that suggests the high degree of expectation of transition to special games. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  In recent years, there has been a recognition of the need for model development that is not tied to types in order to further improve game playability, for example, pachinko machines that mix multiple game machines of the same type or mix different types of game machines. Is also being developed. In addition, when a small hit is made, the game is passed to a specific area (V zone) in the variable pitching device and the game ball is promoted from “small hit” to “big hit”. A gaming machine that generates a game (hereinafter also referred to as “small hit development jackpot” or “small hit V”) has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2003-230714 A JP 2010-29308 A

  In the above-described small hit game, since the high interest of the player is directed to whether or not the game ball that has entered the variable ball entry device passes through the specific region, In many cases, a crone or a movable accessory is provided, and the game ball rolls or the movement of the movable accessory increases the expectation that is a big hit. In addition, it is common that an effect display during a small hit game is made using a large liquid crystal provided in the approximate center of the game board. Therefore, the present inventor can further enhance the interest of the effect related to the small hit game by properly combining the rolling effect using the rolling of the game ball and the liquid crystal effect displayed on the liquid crystal screen. I thought. Further, when performing such a combination effect, it has been considered that it is preferable to introduce a procedure different from conventional control in order to efficiently and accurately synchronize the combined elements.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of controlling the production more efficiently.

  In order to solve the above problems, a ball game machine according to an aspect of the present invention determines whether or not to shift to a game board in which a game area is formed and a special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game. A determination unit for determining whether or not to win based on a lottery value for determination, a special game control unit for executing a special game when the result of the determination is a big hit, and an effect display device for displaying the contents of the effect And an effect determining means for determining effect contents including contents to be displayed in the image display area of the effect display device, and an effect display control means for causing the effect display device to display the effect contents determined by the effect determining means. The determination unit and the special game control unit are provided in the main control unit that controls the game operation, and the effect determination unit and the effect display control unit are provided in the sub-control unit that controls the game effect operation. As described above, when the effect determining means determines that the predetermined effect is to be executed at a predetermined execution timing at which the display state of the effect display device is in the predetermined state, the effect display control means is that the display state of the effect display device is actually Information indicating the execution timing is transmitted to the effect determination means at the timing when the predetermined state is reached, and the effect determination means executes the predetermined effect upon receiving information indicating the execution timing from the effect display control means.

  It should be noted that any combination of the above-described constituent elements, or the constituent elements and expressions of the present invention may be mutually replaced between methods, apparatuses, systems, computer programs, recording media storing computer programs, data structures, etc. This is effective as an embodiment of the present invention.

  According to the bullet ball gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of controlling the production more efficiently.

It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the back side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the functional block of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main board | substrate. It is a figure which shows typically a success / failure determination table. It is a figure which shows typically the prior success determination table referred by prior advance determination. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table typically. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern table typically. It is a block diagram showing the composition of a sub board. It is a figure which shows the outline of a portable cooperation system typically. It is a block diagram which shows roughly the hardware constitutions of a main board | substrate and a sub board | substrate. It is a block diagram which shows roughly the hardware constitutions of an effect display control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the control start process of the main board | substrate in a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of S120 in FIG. 13 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of an interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the control start process of the sub board | substrate in a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of S518 in FIG. 16 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process at the time of receiving a command from a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process when the timer interruption for production | presentation display control generate | occur | produces. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process when a sub CPU receives a command from display CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process when the timer interruption for various device control generate | occur | produces. It is a flowchart which shows the process of a special symbol fluctuation display. It is a flowchart which shows the process of a decoration symbol fluctuation | variation display. It is a flowchart which shows the process of a special game. It is a flowchart which shows the process of a small hit game. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of the pachinko game machine which concerns on an Example. It is a figure which shows schematically the internal structure of a 2nd big winning opening, and is a figure which shows the structure of the lower area of a 2nd big winning opening especially. It is a front view which shows the structure of a special accessory effect | production apparatus. It is a figure which shows the shape of an interference member and a 2nd rotary body. It is a figure which shows typically the positional relationship of a 2nd rotary body and an interference member. It is a time chart which shows typically the timing of rotation control of the 2nd rotating body and an interference member. It is a front view which shows the structure of the display area of an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the functional block of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows typically the success / failure determination table which concerns on an Example. It is a figure which shows typically the symbol determination table which concerns on an Example. It is a figure which shows the process of a small hit game typically, and is a figure which shows the opening / closing timing of a 2nd big winning opening, and the opening / closing timing of a specific area opening / closing apparatus. It is a functional block diagram of a sub-board. It is a figure which shows typically a special small hit game effect pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the data between sub CPU in a small hit game effect, an effect display control apparatus, an effect display apparatus, a special-character effect effect apparatus, and a voice control apparatus. It is a figure which shows the shape of the interference member and 2nd rotary body in a modification.

(Prerequisite technology)
In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of games corresponding to the conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machine are mixed. The second game is preferentially executed so that the first game and the second game as the plurality of games are not executed simultaneously. In order to achieve both of these game characteristics, a plurality of start winning openings, a plurality of special symbol display devices, and a plurality of holding lamps are provided. It is designed so that the number of big hits in the second game is larger than the number of big hits in the first game. For example, the second game is more likely to be a big hit with certainty, and the number of unit games constituting the special game when the second game is a big win (the opening time of the big prize opening is larger). A long long open unit game and a short open unit game with a short open time are mixed in one special game. Even if the number of unit games is the same, the second game is longer open unit game than the first game. The second game is designed to have a relatively higher profit than the first game. On top of that, aiming at the first hit in the first game first, after being given a short time in the big hit in the first game, the second game is repeatedly aimed at repeatedly gaining a lot of play Realize.

  FIG. 1 shows a basic structure on the front side of a pachinko gaming machine. The pachinko gaming machine 100 is mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. The pachinko gaming machine 100 has an outer frame 101, a front frame 102, a transparent plate 103, a door 104, an upper ball tray 105, a lower ball tray 106, a launch handle 107, a speaker 108, an effect button 109, a cross key 110, A decorative lamp 111 is included. The outer frame 101 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 100 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 102 is a frame body that is aligned with the opening of the outer frame 101, and is attached to the outer frame 101 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame 102 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like.

  The transparent plate 103 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 104. The door 104 is attached to the front frame 102 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The upper ball tray 105 has a mechanism for storing game balls, sending out the game balls to the launch rail, extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 106, and the like. The lower ball tray 106 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. Speakers 108 are provided on the left and right of the upper portion of the door 104, and sound effects and music sounds corresponding to the game state and effects are output by means for controlling the effects. Most of the resin members constituting the exterior of the door 104 are translucent, and a decorative lamp 111 is provided inside the transparent member. The decorative lamp 111 is an LED that emits light in various colors according to the gaming state or the effect by means of controlling the effect, and plays a role of effect by blinking or the like.

  The game board 80 has a first start port 11, a second start port 12, a big winning port 20, a first operating port 31, a second operating port 32, and a general winning port 33 on the game area 81 defined by the rails 82. , An out port 34, an effect display device 60, and a center decoration 64. The center decoration 64 is a decorative resin member provided so as to form a screen frame of the effect display device 60 over substantially the center of the game area 81 and the upper part and the right part thereof. 60 functions such as protection and decoration. A stage 65 on which the inflowing game ball rolls is formed below the center decoration 64, and the direction of falling from the stage 65 depends on the direction of rolling and the direction of entering the first start port 11 and the first start port 11. It is distributed to the direction of the side that does not enter the ball. On the upper part of the center decoration 64, there is provided a movable accessory 66 that is driven in accordance with the contents of the effect and performs an effect operation. In the game area 81, a plurality of mechanisms such as a game nail and a windmill (not shown) for forming a flow path of game balls are installed. In this specification, “entering ball”, “winning”, and “recession” may be synonymous with each other. In addition, each winning entrance and each entrance may be configured with a “passing entrance” (also called “gate” or “through-chucker”) of a type through which game balls pass. “Winning”, “Recession” and “Passing” may also be synonymous.

  The first start port 11 is provided as a start winning port corresponding to the first game, and the second start port 12 is provided as a start winning port corresponding to the second game. The first start port 11 and the second start port 12 are configured to be able to aim at entering one ball by the strength of the game ball according to the player's intention. The first start port 11 is provided substantially at the lower center of the game area 81, and the second start port 12 is provided directly below the first start port 11. When hitting left, that is, when hitting relatively weakly so as to flow to the left passage of the center decoration 64, it is possible to enter the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 or it is easy to enter, while on the right In other words, when the ball is hit relatively strongly aiming to flow to the right passage of the center decoration 64, it is possible to enter the second start port 12 or easy to enter, but not to the first start port 11. In addition, a flow path is formed by the arrangement of the game nails so that it is difficult to enter the ball. However, at the normal time, the upper part of the opening of the second starting port 12 is covered with the first starting port 11 and the inflow of game balls is prevented, so that the second starting port is not opened unless the expansion mechanism of the second starting port 12 is opened. 12 is impossible to enter or difficult to enter. The lottery determination is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and is executed whenever there is a ball entering the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. The

  In addition, the 1st starting port 11 and the 2nd starting port 12 may be provided in the position away from each other to the extent that it is possible to make a target for either one by the strength of the game ball. The first start port 11 and the second start port 12 may be installed separately on the left side and the right side of the game area 81, respectively, so that it is difficult for a game ball aimed at one to enter the other. For example, the first start port 11 is provided at a position where it is possible to enter or easily enter when left-handed, that is, when it is launched relatively weakly so as to flow into the left passage of the center decoration 64. The second starting port 12 is provided at a position where it is possible to enter the ball or to enter the ball easily when it is launched to the right, that is, when it is launched relatively strongly so as to flow into the right passage of the center decoration 64.

  The first start port 11 includes a first start winning detection device 16. The first start winning detection device 16 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first start port 11 and generates first start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering. The second start port 12 includes a second start winning detection device 17, a normal electric combination 90 (so-called electric tulip) that is an expansion mechanism, and a normal electric combination solenoid 91 for opening and closing the normal electric combination 90. . The second start winning detection device 17 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second start port 12 and generates second start winning information that indicates that the ball has been entered.

  When the operation of the ordinary electric combination 90 is determined by the passage of the game ball to the first operation opening 31 or the second operation opening 32, the ordinary electric combination 90 is expanded by the driving force of the ordinary electric combination solenoid 91. The ease of entering the second starting port 12 is increased. The opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 90 is about 0.1 second when the opening is short, whereas the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 90 is about 6 seconds when the opening is long. Thus, the game ball is set longer than the short opening time, so that the game ball can easily enter the second start port 12. The function (long open) related to the extension of the operation period of the ordinary electric accessory 90 is also referred to as “open extension”. As a modified example, when the ordinary electric accessory 90 is expanded, this may be notified in advance, or the normal symbol variation hold may be pre-read and notified before the normal symbol variation starts. , You may alert | report during the fluctuation | variation of a normal symbol.

  As a modified example of the opening mode when the ordinary electric accessory 90 of the second start port 12 is opened long, the total opening time is increased to about 6 seconds by repeating the opening for 2 seconds longer than that for the short opening 3 times. It is good also as an aspect. Further, a plurality of combinations of opening times and opening times may be prepared and one of them may be selected. For example, in the case of releasing 2 seconds 3 times, the total opening time is the same as in the case of releasing 6 seconds once, but the former is longer than the latter when including the interval period. Therefore, especially in the configuration of the modified example in which the second starting port 12 is arranged in the right-handed direction, the former player enters the ball, assuming that the player who noticed the opening has adjusted the hitting direction to the second starting port 12 from that time. It can be said that the opportunity is long. Moreover, it may be configured such that there are a plurality of normal symbol hit types, and the opening mechanism of the spreading mechanism may be different depending on the hit types. For example, when the normal symbol is the first hit, in the normal state, 0.1 seconds is released once, in the easy entry state, the one second release is three times, and when the second hit is in the normal state Then, the 6-second opening may be performed once, and the 2-second opening may be performed twice in the easy entry state.

  Each of the three general winning openings 33 includes a general winning detecting device 38 for detecting the entering of a game ball. The general winning detection device 38 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the general winning opening 33, and generates general winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning.

  The special winning opening 20 includes a special winning detection device 25 for detecting the entry of a game ball and a special winning opening solenoid 92 for opening and closing the special winning opening 20. The big winning detection device 25 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the big winning opening 20, and generates big winning opening winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning. The big winning opening 20 is a horizontal rectangular winning opening that is opened as a “big hit” when the first special symbol 51 or the second special symbol 52 stops in a predetermined manner. The big prize opening 20 is provided at the upper right position of the out opening 34. As a modification, another prize winning opening may be provided at the lower center of the game area 81 or above or below the winning prize opening 20, and a plurality of prize winning openings may be provided.

  A first special symbol display device 41 corresponding to the first game and a second special symbol display device 42 corresponding to the second game are juxtaposed on the left and right sides at the lower left position outside the game area 81 on the game board 80, Changes in the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52 are displayed. In the approximate center of the game area 81, an effect display device 60 is provided so that the screen is exposed from the screen frame formed by the center decoration 64, and a decorative symbol 61 linked to the first special symbol 51 or the second special symbol 52 is displayed. The change of the effect image including is displayed. Hereinafter, such display is referred to as “design variation” or “variation display”.

  The first special symbol 51 is a symbol corresponding to the determination result of the first winning / losing lottery performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 11, and its variable display is stopped in a predetermined hit state. A big hit as a special game occurs. The second special symbol 52 is a symbol corresponding to the determination result of the second winning / losing lottery performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 12, and its variation display is stopped in a predetermined hit state. A big hit as a special game occurs. The first special symbol display device 41 and the second special symbol display device 42 are, for example, an 8-segment LED including eight segments of seven segments forming one “8” and one segment representing “dot”. Display device. In the 8-segment LED, a numerical value for 8 bits can be expressed by combining 8 segments. The first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52 represented by a combination of segments do not necessarily form letters and numbers, and may be symbols that are generally meaningless formed by a combination of segments. . These symbols are replaced one after another at a high speed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 41 and the second special symbol display device 42, thereby realizing the symbol variation display of the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52. The Further, the first special symbol display device 41 and the second special symbol display device 42 are formed by using LED dot arrays which are not 8-segment LEDs, and a plurality of types of first special symbols 51 and second combinations of lighting patterns and lighting colors. The special symbol 52 may be expressed.

  The effect display device 60 is a display device that is configured by a liquid crystal display that displays the decorative symbol 61 in a variable manner in conjunction with the variable display of the first special symbol 51 or the second special symbol 52. The decorative symbol 61 is a symbol for visually producing the lottery determination result display indicated by the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52. The effect display device 60 displays, for example, a moving image that fluctuates a plurality of rows of symbols simulating a game of a slot machine as a decorative symbol 61 in the central area of the screen. In this embodiment, symbols composed of numbers “0” to “9” are displayed and varied in three columns, and hit or miss is indicated by three symbol combinations that are finally stopped and displayed. Each of the plurality of symbols constituting the decorative symbol 61 is composed of numbers, characters, or symbols that are decorated with colors or patterns, but the symbols or symbols that are common to all symbols for these numbers, characters, and symbols. You may comprise in the form which adds a different pattern for every and integrates them. This pattern is a pattern on which a motif related to the theme of decoration or production set for the model of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is drawn, and for example, a pattern on which a character of a person or an animal is drawn may be used. The decorative design 61 is switched according to the development of the effect between the case where the design including the design is variably displayed and the case where the design is separated and only the numbers, characters and symbols are variably displayed. It may be a configuration. In the background of the variation display of the decoration symbol 61, a moving image having a staging effect related to the theme of decoration or production set for the model of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is displayed in conjunction with the symbol variation.

  Since the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52 do not necessarily have an effect role, in this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 41 and the second special symbol at the lower left of the game area 81 are used. The display device 42 displays the image in an inconspicuous size. However, in the case of adopting a technique in which a special symbol itself has an effect role to express without using a decorative symbol, the special symbol may be displayed on a liquid crystal display instead of an 8-segment LED.

  The effect display device 60 is composed of a liquid crystal display which is a high-definition dot matrix display device, but the width of the display area may be about half of the width of the game area, or a large size exceeding half. There may be. In the case of a large size, the game ball passage on the right side of the effect display device is formed with a passage width that allows one game ball to pass, and if the player strikes with the maximum strength as a so-called “right-handed”, the right passage The game ball can be passed through to the left, and so-called “left-handed” can be distinguished. The effect display device 60 may be configured not only by a single display device but also by a combination of a plurality of display devices. In a plurality of cases, a display having a different size such as a combination of a main liquid crystal and a sub liquid crystal may be combined. The sub liquid crystal may be disposed at a position adjacent to the main liquid crystal, or a position other than the game board, for example, a launch handle. May be installed in the vicinity of (upper ball tray, right decoration lamp, etc.). When installed in the vicinity of the launch handle, it may be configured in the form of a touch panel that allows the player to input operations. The effect display device 60 is not limited to a liquid crystal display, and may be constituted by a display device such as an organic EL display, or may be constituted by a mechanical display means such as a drum rotation type or a display means such as an LED matrix type. .

  The first operation port 31 is provided at the left side position of the game area 81 and includes the first passage detection device 36. The first passage detection device 36 is a sensor that detects the passage of the game ball to the first working port 31 and generates passage information indicating the passage at the time of passage. The second operation port 32 is provided at the right side position of the game area 81 and includes the second passage detection device 37. The second passage detection device 37 is a sensor that detects the passage of the game ball to the second working port 32 and generates passage information indicating the passage at the time of passage. The passing of the game ball to the first working port 31 or the second working port 32 triggers an open lottery that determines whether or not to expand the ordinary electric accessory 90. When the game ball passes through the first operation port 31 or the second operation port 32, a normal symbol that is a symbol indicating the determination result of the open lottery is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 45. Therefore, the open lottery is also called “ordinary symbol lottery”. The normal symbol display device 45 is provided at the lower right side outside the game area 81, and is composed of two lamps for convenience. The normal symbol display state is expressed by which of these lamps is lit. For example, when the first lamp is turned off and the second lamp is hit, the normal symbol fluctuation display is expressed by alternately turning on and off, and finally one of the lights is turned on. A stop symbol of a normal symbol is expressed by being stopped in the state. After a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change, the normal symbol change display stops. When the ordinary symbol stops at the winning symbol, the ordinary electric accessory 90 is expanded.

  There are two types of opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 90: a short opening of 0.1 seconds and a long opening of 6 seconds. In the open lottery in the normal state, a normal symbol is hit with a probability of 1/50 and a long release is executed, and a normal symbol is hit with a probability of 1/100 and a short release is executed. Thus, in the normal state, the probability of long open is higher than the probability of short open, but in the modified example, the probability of short open may be higher than the probability of long open. The specifications may be the same. In the open lottery in the easy entry state, the probability of winning a normal symbol is increased to 99/100, and the open time is only long open. Thus, in the easy entry state, the ease of entering the second starting port 12 is enhanced by the function of changing the probability of hitting a normal symbol and the function of extending the opening time. In the easy-to-enter state in the modified example, the ease of entering the second start port 12 may be enhanced by using three functions including a function for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol. In this case, the variation time of the normal symbol is, for example, 10 seconds in the normal state, and 2 seconds in the easy entry state.

  In the lower left position outside the game area 81, a first special symbol holding lamp 71 corresponding to the first game is provided above the first special symbol display device 41, and above the second special symbol display device 42, A second special figure holding lamp 72 corresponding to the second game is provided. The first special figure holding lamp 71 is composed of two lamps, and displays the holding number of the winning lottery value in the first game by the number of lighting or blinking. The number of lottery values held in the first special figure holding lamp 71 is the number of lottery values won to the first starting port 11 during the fluctuation of the first special symbol 51 or during the execution of the special game. Indicates the number of winning balls that have not been executed. The second special figure hold lamp 72 is also composed of two lamps, and displays the number of hold of the winning lottery value in the second game by the number of lighting or blinking. The number of lottery values held in the second special figure holding lamp 72 is the number of lottery values won to the second starting port 12 during the fluctuation of the second special symbol 52 or during the execution of the special game, Indicates the number of winning balls that have not been executed. The number of hold of the lottery value is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the effect display device 60 in a form represented by the number of on-hold lamp images.

  When the number of lottery holds is three, the symbol variation time in the case of a loss is shortened from the normal time in order to increase game efficiency (hereinafter also referred to as “shortening variation”). Similarly, when the number of pending lottery holds is 4, in order to further increase the game efficiency, the symbol variation time in the case of losing is further shortened than in the case of the above 3 (hereinafter also referred to as “super shortened variation”). ).

  In the lower right position outside the game area 81, a normal figure holding lamp 75 is provided on the right side of the normal symbol display device 45. The regular figure holding lamp 75 is also composed of two lamps, and displays the number of holdings of normal symbol fluctuations depending on the number of lights or the number of blinking lights. The number of normal symbol fluctuations held is the number of game balls that have passed through the first operation port 31 or the second operation port 32 during the normal symbol variation, and the number of normal symbol lotteries for which the normal symbol variation has not yet been executed. Indicates.

  The effect button 109 is an operation input unit that is pressed by the player in order to input a predetermined instruction to the gaming machine according to the content of the effect, and the content of the effect is changed according to the pressing mode. The effect button 109 is provided on the outer wall surface near the upper ball tray 105. The cross key 110 is an operation input means for the player to input a direction instruction to the gaming machine, and is provided on the left outer wall surface of the upper ball tray 105.

  An outline of a game method and a control flow performed in the above configuration will be described. When the player rotates the launch handle 107 by hand, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 105 with the strength corresponding to the rotation angle are guided to the rail 82 one by one and launched into the game area 81. . When the player fixes the rotation position of the firing handle 107 by hand, the game ball is repeatedly fired at regular time intervals. The game ball launched to the upper part of the game area 81 falls in a direction according to how it hits while hitting a plurality of game nails and windmills. When a game ball is dropped into each of the general winning opening 33, the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, and the big winning opening 20, the winning ball corresponding to the type of the winning opening is the upper ball tray 105 or lower It is paid out to the ball tray 106. A game ball dropped into each winning hole such as the general winning hole 33 is processed as a safe ball, and a game ball dropped into the out hole 34 is processed as an out ball.

  When entering the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, in the first special symbol display device 41, the second special symbol display device 42 and the effect display device 60, the first special symbol 51, the second special symbol 52, and The decorative design 61 is displayed in a variable manner. The variable display of the first special symbol 51, the second special symbol 52, and the decorative symbol 61 is stopped after the lapse of the variable display time determined prior to display. The first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52 are variably displayed according to a variation pattern in which a variation mode from the variation start to the stop is determined. The decorative symbol 61 is displayed in a variable manner according to a variation effect pattern in which a variation mode from the start to the end of the variation is determined. A plurality of types of variation patterns and variation production patterns are prepared, and each has various variation times. While the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52 are variably displayed according to the variation pattern, the decorative symbol 61 is variably displayed according to the variation effect pattern having the same variation time. In the variation pattern, a variation display time is defined for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the variation of the first special symbol 51, the second special symbol 52, and the decorative symbol 61 occurs when the variation display time elapses. Stopped.

  As a variation display of the decorative symbol 61, first, when the variation starts, the symbols are varied in all three columns as in the reel rotation of the slot machine, and when the timing approaches the variation end timing, each column is stopped one by one. The symbol combination is displayed. When the first special symbol 51, the second special symbol 52, and the decorative symbol 61 at the time of stop are in a stop mode indicating a big hit, the game shifts to a special game that is a game state advantageous to the player over the normal game, The opening / closing operation of the winning opening 20 is started. The stop mode of the decorative symbol 61 indicating the big hit is, for example, a combination mode in which three types of symbols match. In addition, as an operation when the variation of the decorative symbol 190 is stopped, control is performed so that a plurality of columns are stopped at the same time instead of one column at a time, and an effect display other than the decorative symbol is noticed during the variable display, or the variable display is performed with a shorter variation time. May be displayed.

  The variation effect pattern includes a normal loss effect pattern, a reach failure effect pattern, and a reach jackpot effect pattern. The normal off effect pattern is an effect pattern for displaying a normal off symbol combination. The reach out effect pattern is an effect pattern for displaying an out symbol combination through a reach state, which is a big win if one more symbols are arranged. The reach jackpot effect pattern is an effect pattern when displaying a jackpot symbol combination through the reach state. In particular, the patterns when reaching the reach state include patterns with various long and short fluctuation times. Reach patterns with relatively short fluctuation times are called “normal reach”, and reach patterns with long fluctuation times are called “super reach”. ". The normal loss effect pattern, the reach failure effect pattern, and the reach jackpot effect pattern include a normal pattern that is displayed in a normal state and a time-shortening pattern that is displayed in a time-short state. However, even in the normal state, if there is a second symbol variation corresponding to the entrance to the second starting port 12, there is a probability that the big hit is likely to have a probable change or the number of unit games of the special game increases. Since it can be said that the chance state is higher than the first fluctuation corresponding to the entrance to the 1 start opening 11, a chance effect pattern for displaying that it is a chance to generate a relatively advantageous big hit may be used. In the embodiment, the time reduction pattern is used in the time reduction state, but the time reduction pattern is used even in the probability variation state because the time variation is accompanied in the probability variation state. However, in the modified example, a specification using a pattern for probability variation different from that for time reduction in the probability variation state may be used. Alternatively, a specification using a common pattern may be used for the time reduction and for the probability change, or a specification for using the pattern for the probability change in the probability change state without using the time reduction pattern in particular.

  There are two types of special games, normal special games and shortened special games, and there is a large difference in the profits of the winning balls. Usually, the special game is started by displaying an effect screen called a start demonstration time. After the start demonstration time screen is displayed, the special winning opening 20 is opened, and after the opening continues for about 30 seconds, or after nine or more game balls are dropped, the game is closed once. From such opening to closing of the big prize opening 20 is basically called a unit game, but it may be repeated a plurality of short-time opening during one unit game. After the opening / closing of the special prize opening 20 or the unit game is repeated a predetermined number of times, for example, 4 times or 16 times, the special special game is ended by displaying an effect screen called an end demonstration time. In special games, it is possible to expect more than 9 balls per unit game, and you can get enough prize balls (also called “out”) by 16 unit games, which is a big profit. Is obtained. A special game in which 16 unit games are repeated is also referred to as “16R jackpot” as appropriate, and a special game in which 4 unit games are repeated is also referred to as “4R jackpot” as appropriate.

  On the other hand, in the shortened special game, the start demonstration time and the end demonstration time are short or almost none (such as 0.1 seconds), and the grand prize opening 20 is opened for 0.2 seconds in one unit game. This unit game is repeated twice to complete the shortened special game. In a shortened special game, the opening of the grand prize opening 20 is repeated only twice for a very short time, so it is almost impossible to enter the big prize opening 20 and the special game is substantially equal to zero. is there. A special game in which two unit games are repeated is also referred to as “2R jackpot” as appropriate.

  When the first special symbol 51 or the second special symbol 52 and the decorative symbol 61 at the time of the stop are in a predetermined small hit mode, the game proceeds to the small hit game constituted by one unit game, and Opening and closing operations are performed. In one unit game constituting the small hit game, the big prize opening 20 repeats the opening for about 0.2 seconds twice, so that the appearance is the same as the 2R big hit.

  When a special game occurs and the winning stop symbol at that time is in a specific mode, probability change, which is one of the specific games, is further started after the special game ends. During the probability change, the winning lottery with a higher probability of winning than the normal probability state is performed, and a new special game can be generated relatively early. It should be noted that the determination result of the winning / losing lottery may be a latent probability change state in which the specific big hit, that is, the big hit with probability change, is not clearly indicated on the appearance, and is not explicitly notified as a decorative symbol or production content. In this case, even if the probability change is in progress, the effect display device 60 does not clearly indicate whether it is a probability change or a non-probability change.

  In the normal game after the end of the special game, the easy entry state, which is one of the specific game states, is started. In the easy-to-enter state, the probability of winning the open lottery is increased more than usual, and the open extension is executed in which the expansion time of the ordinary electric accessory 90 is long open. Since the number of hits of normal symbols per fixed time can be increased and the ease of entering the second starting port 12 is increased, the number of entering the second starting port 12 is likely to increase. Therefore, as a result of increasing the chance of obtaining a prize ball by entering the second starting port 12, it is possible to keep playing with little or no increase in the number of balls.

  In the easy-to-enter state, as one of the specific gaming states, a so-called time reduction in which the variation time of the first special symbol 51, the second special symbol 52, and the decorative symbol 61 is shortened compared to the normal state is further executed. The variation times of the first special symbol 51, the second special symbol 52, and the decorative symbol 61 are returned to the original variation time after a predetermined variation number, for example, 100 variations are displayed, but reach the variation number. If a big hit occurs before, the working hours are once ended. Since the variation time of the first special symbol 51, the second special symbol 52, and the decorative symbol 61 is shortened in a short time, compared to the normal state where the symbol variation is performed with the normal variation time, until the big hit occurs Time can be shortened, and the ease of winning a jackpot can be relatively enhanced. In a modification, it is good also as a specification which does not implement time shortening of a special symbol in an easy-to-enter state.

  FIG. 2 shows a basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The power switch 150 is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The main board 200 controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and processes all game operations such as lottery when winning the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, in particular. The sub board 300 includes a liquid crystal unit 151, controls display contents on the effect display device 60, and changes the display contents that are particularly effective according to the determination result by the main board 200. The back setting mechanism 152 includes a prize ball tank 153, a path for prize balls, a payout unit 154 for delivering prize balls. The payout unit 154 pays out the game balls supplied from the winning ball tank 153 to the upper ball tray 105 in accordance with winning in each winning opening. The payout control board 155 controls the payout operation by the payout unit 154. The launching device 156 launches the stored balls in the upper ball tray 105 to the game area 81 one by one. The launch control board 157 controls the launch operation of the launch device 156. The power supply unit 158 supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  FIG. 3 shows functional blocks of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The pachinko gaming machine 100 assigns functions to a main board 200 as a main control device that controls the basic operation of the game and the progress of the game, and a sub board 300 as a sub control device that controls the staging operations and processes. It consists of different forms. The main board 200 includes a first start port 11, a second start port 12, a big winning port 20, a general winning port 33, a first operating port 31, a second operating port 32, a first special symbol display device 41, and a second special port. It is electrically connected to the symbol display device 42 and the normal symbol display device 45, and transmits / receives various control signals to / from each of them. The sub board 300 is electrically connected to the effect display device 60, the effect button 109, the speaker 108, and the decoration lamp 111, and transmits / receives various control signals to / from each. Data transmission / reception between the main board 200 and the sub board 300 is performed in a single direction from the main board 200 to the sub board 300. Arranged on the sub-board 300. Since the unidirectionality of data transmission from the main board 200 to the sub board 300 is maintained, data cannot be transmitted from the configuration included in the sub board 300 to the configuration included in the main board 200. It cannot be requested. Therefore, the information generated on the main board 200 cannot be referred to from the sub board 300 unless the main board 200 transmits the information to the sub board 300 unilaterally.

  Note that any one of the functional blocks included in the main board 200 may be mounted on the sub-board 300 instead of the main board 200, and one of the functional blocks included in the sub-board 300 is not included in the sub-board 300. Instead, it may be mounted on the main board 200.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the main board 200. The main board 200 includes a ball entering determination unit 201, a first lottery unit 211, a second lottery unit 212, a general drawing lottery unit 213, a holding control unit 240, a main display control unit 250, a special game control unit 260, and a small hit game control. Means 265, specific game control means 270, opening / closing control means 275, and special figure adjustment means 276 are provided.

  The entry determination unit 201 determines whether or not a game ball has entered each winning opening. When receiving the first start winning information, the winning determination means 201 determines that the game ball has won the first start port 11, and when receiving the second start winning information, the game ball has won the second start port 12. to decide. The winning determination means 201 determines that the game ball has won the big winning opening 20 when receiving the big winning opening information, and determines that the gaming ball has won the general winning opening 33 when receiving the general winning information. When receiving the passage information, the entry determining unit 201 determines that the game ball has passed through the first operation port 31 or the second operation port 32.

  The first lottery means 211 functions as a function for executing the first lottery relating to the first game. The first lottery value acquiring means 216, the first winning / failure determining means 221, the first symbol determining means 226, and the first variation pattern determining. The means 231 is included, and the first winning / losing lottery is executed as the winning / nothing lottery corresponding to the entry into the first starting port 11. The determination result of the first winning / losing lottery is shown in the form of variable display of the first special symbol 51 in the first special symbol display device 41, and in the form of variable display of the decorative symbol 61 in the display area of the effect display device 60. . The second lottery means 212 includes a second lottery value acquisition means 217, a second win / fail determination means 222, a second symbol determination means 227, and a second variation pattern determination means 232, and corresponds to entering the second starting port 12 The second winning / losing lottery is executed as the winning / losing lottery. The determination result of the second winning / losing lottery is shown in the form of variable display of the second special symbol 52 on the second special symbol display device 42, and in the form of variable display of the decorative symbol 61 in the display area of the effect display device 60. . When starting the symbol variation, the first lottery unit 211 and the second lottery unit 212 transmit the lottery determination result corresponding to the symbol variation to the effect determining unit 303 together with the symbol variation control command.

  The first lottery means 211 and the second lottery means 212 indicate which lottery value range the lottery value corresponds to in the determination as to whether the lottery value is a preliminary determination process even when entering the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 Pre-winning determination is performed, and the determination result is transmitted to the effect determination means 303. The result of the pre-determination process is temporarily stored in the transmission buffer, and then transmitted to the effect determination means 303 regardless of whether or not the symbol variation display corresponding to the lottery is immediately started, and is erased from the transmission buffer or overwritten later. The Therefore, for the sub-board 300 side, a so-called “prefetching” process is realized in which the success / failure result can be presumed in advance before the symbol variation start order is reached. It should be noted that not only the determination result, but also the symbol lottery result, the variation pattern lottery result, and the like may be used for prefetching, or the prefetching process may be executed by a combination thereof.

  The first lottery value acquisition means 216 acquires a random number value as the first winning / failing lottery value for the first winning / losing lottery upon entering the first starting port 11. The second lottery value acquisition unit 217 acquires a random number value as the second winning / failing lottery value for the second winning / losing lottery upon entering the second start port 12. For example, the values acquired as the first winning / losing lottery value and the second winning / losing lottery value for the winning / losing lottery are acquired from a value range from “0” to “65535”. The values acquired as the first winning / losing lottery value and the second winning / losing lottery value are temporarily held by the holding control means 240. However, the lottery value is held within a range not exceeding the predetermined holding upper limit number. The “random number” here does not have to be a physical random number generated by a random number generation circuit or a true random number in a mathematical sense, but a random number using a 16-bit counter, a software random number using a random number generation algorithm, etc. The pseudo-random number of Alternatively, a random number generated by combining a hardware random number and a software random number may be used.

  The first winning / failing determination means 221 determines whether or not to shift to a special game or a small hit game based on the first winning / losing lottery value, and in which lottery value range the first winning / failing lottery value is in the determination of winning or failure. Perform a prior adequacy determination to determine whether it is applicable. The second winning / failing determining means 222 determines whether or not to shift to the special game or the small hit game based on the second winning / losing lottery value, and the lottery value range in which the second winning / failing lottery value is determined in the winning / failing determination. Perform a prior adequacy determination to determine whether it is applicable. The first success / failure determination unit 221 and the second success / failure determination unit 222 hold a success / failure determination table and a prior / failure determination table referred to in the determination of success / failure. In addition, in order to distinguish especially the prior / failure determination performed when starting the symbol variation, it is also referred to as “predetermined whether or not the main determination is appropriate”. In this specification, when “table” or “selection criterion” is used, the correspondence between a first parameter such as a lottery value and a second parameter such as a value indicating an option is strictly defined in a table structure. In addition to referring to data, such a correspondence relationship widely includes a case where a program structure for deriving the second parameter from the first parameter is realized. Including these, as a concept substantially synonymous with “table”, it is appropriately referred to as “selection criterion”. In addition, when a table structure is used, a selection criterion that is substantially one type may be configured by a combination of a plurality of structurally subdivided tables. Indicates the number of substantive types of tables, not the number of subdivided tables.

  The first success / failure determination unit 221 and the second success / failure determination unit 222 hold a plurality of failure determination tables referred to in the determination of success / failure. In the plurality of success / failure determination tables, determination results of jackpot and miss are associated with winning / failure lottery values, and the success / failure probability is determined in accordance with the associated jackpot range setting. The first success / failure determination means 221 and the second success / failure determination means 222 refer to a success / failure table for determination of success / failure based on a normal hit probability in the normal probability state, and whether or not the big hit probability is higher than the normal probability in the probability variation state. Browse the table. The first success / failure determination means 221 and the second success / failure determination means 222 refer to any of the plurality of success / failure tables, and determine whether or not the winning / raising lottery value is a win.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing the success / failure determination table. The success / failure determination table in this figure associates determination results of big hits, small hits and misses, and winning / failing lottery values. Depending on the respective range settings, the hit / failure probabilities of big hits and small hits are determined. Is determined. As the main determination, the first determination unit 221 and the second determination unit 222 refer to the determination table in FIG. In both of the first winning / failing lottery performed by the first winning / failing determining means 221 and the second winning / notifying lottery performed by the second winning / failing determining means 222, a big hit is made only when the winning / losing lottery value falls within the range of 0 to 299 at normal times. At the time of certainty change, the range of the big hit is expanded, and not only when the success / failure lottery value falls within the range of 0 to 299, but also when the lottery falls within the range of 300 to 2999. Thus, the range corresponding to the big hit changes according to the gaming state. In this figure, the single hit / fail judgment table shows the jackpot range for both normal time and probability change, but the success / fail judgment table may be prepared separately for normal time and for probability change. It may be prepared separately for the 1-win / lotter lottery and the second-win / win lottery.

  In this embodiment, even if the winning / losing lottery value does not correspond to the big hit range, if it falls within the predetermined range, it is a small hit. In the example of this figure, when the winning / losing lottery value acquired by the first winning / failing determining means 221 falls within the range of 56500 to 65535, the winning lottery value acquired by the second winning / failing determining means 222 is 64000 to 65535. If it falls within the range, it will be a small hit. In other words, the first hit / lotter lottery has a wider range corresponding to the jackpot than the second hit / lottery lottery, and the jackpot is likely to occur. In this way, if it does not correspond to the big hit, it is all “out”, but in the example in this figure, the winning lottery value range when it does not correspond to the small hit out of the cases where it does not correspond to the big hit Is expressed as “displacement”. In addition, although the example which implement | achieved the determination table of whether it is a big hit and the determination table of whether it is a small win in the figure in the form of a single winning / nothing determination table was shown in this figure, each may be implement | achieved as a separate table Good.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically illustrating a prior success / failure determination table referred to in prior advance / failure determination. The pre-win determination regarding the first game is made by referring to the table of FIG. 6A when entering the first starting port 11, and “1” indicating that if the win / lotter value is “0-299”. Is set in the success / failure range as the determination result. When the correct / failed lottery value is “300 to 2999”, the value “2” indicating that is set in the correct / incorrect range as the determination result. When the lottery value is “3,000 to 56499”, the value “3” indicating that is set as the determination result, and when the lottery value is “56500 to 65535”, “4” is indicated. The value of “” is set in the validity range as the determination result. As described above, every time the success / failure range is set, information on the value is transmitted to the effect determination means 303 together with the value indicating the first success / failure lottery and the number of holdings.

  The pre-win determination regarding the second game is made by referring to the table of FIG. 6B when entering the second starting port 12, and when the win / lottery value is “0-299”, “1” indicating that fact. Is set in the success / failure range as the determination result. When the correct / failed lottery value is “300 to 2999”, the value “2” indicating that is set in the correct / incorrect range as the determination result. When the winning / failing lottery value is “3,000 to 63999”, the value “3” indicating that is set in the winning / failing range as the determination result, and when the winning / losing lottery value is “6400 to 65535”, “4” indicating that is determined. The value of “” is set in the validity range as the determination result. As described above, every time the success / failure range is set, information on the value is transmitted to the effect determining means 303 together with the value indicating the second success / failure lottery and the number of holdings.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the first symbol determination means 226 and the second symbol determination means 227 determine the stop symbol at the start of symbol variation based on the separately acquired symbol lottery value and the result of the determination, and the symbol lottery A prior symbol determination is performed as to which symbol range the value corresponds to. The first symbol determination means 226 and the second symbol determination means 227 hold a plurality of symbol determination tables that are referred to in order to determine a special symbol stop symbol, and the control means of the main board 200 further displays a stop display. A pre-symbol determination table for determining execution of prefetching according to the symbol information to be stored is held. The first symbol determination means 226 and the second symbol determination means 227 refer to different symbol determination tables according to the determination result. In addition, in order to distinguish the symbol determination performed in starting symbol variation especially from prior symbol determination, it is also referred to as “symbol determination as the main determination” as appropriate.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing a symbol determination table. FIG. 7A is a table that is referred to when the determination result is a big hit, FIG. 7B is a table that is referred to when the determination result is wrong, and FIG. This table is referred to when the determination result is a small hit. The first symbol determination means 226 and the second symbol determination means 227 refer to the symbol determination table of this diagram in the symbol determination as the main determination. Each symbol determination table defines a correspondence relationship between the numbers “0” to “10” indicating the types of special symbols and the first symbol lottery value or the second symbol lottery value. The types of special symbols are associated with the big hit, small hit, and unsuccessful determination results, with “0” to “4” corresponding to the big hit, “5” to “9” corresponding to the big hit, “10” corresponds to a loss. Each type is assigned a plurality of special symbols, that is, a plurality of symbols that are generally meaningless and formed by a combination of segments.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, special symbol types “0” to “4” are associated with jackpots. Among them, the type “0” indicates 4R big hit or 16R big hit with certain change as a specific big hit, and is associated with “0-99” in the case of the first symbol lottery value, and “0” in the case of the second symbol lottery value. 144 ". The type “1” indicates a 2R jackpot with certainty as a specific jackpot, and is associated with “100 to 149” in the case of the first symbol lottery value, and is associated with “145 to 149” in the case of the second symbol lottery value. It is done. Types "2" to "4" indicate 4R big hits or 16R big hits that do not involve any probability change as normal big hits, and the first symbol lottery value and the second symbol lottery value are both associated with "150 to 189" type "2" The type “3” is associated with “190 to 229”, and the type “4” is associated with “230 to 255”. Thus, the selection probability for each jackpot type is determined by the size of the symbol lottery value range.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, the type “10” is associated with the entire range of symbol lottery values in the case where the determination result is wrong.

  As shown in FIG. 7C, special symbol types “5” to “9” are associated with small hits. The type “5” is associated with the symbol lottery value range “0-49”, and the type “6” is associated with the symbol lottery value range “50-99”. The type “7” is associated with the symbol lottery value range “100 to 149”, the type “8” is associated with the symbol lottery value range “150 to 199”, and the type “9” is the symbol lottery value range. Corresponding to “200 to 255”.

  In the present embodiment, in order to save the storage area in the main board 200, the table of FIG. 7 is also referred to as the preliminary symbol determination table in the preliminary symbol determination. The first symbol determination means 226 and the second symbol determination means 227 indicate that the value of “0” to “10” indicating the type of the special symbol as the result of the prior symbol determination is the first winning / losing lottery or the second winning / losing lottery. It is transmitted to the effect determining means 303 together with the indicated value and the number of holds. As the prior symbol determination table, a table that can be further subdivided to enable complicated determination, or a table that simplifies the determination range of jackpot symbols for executing similar special games may be used.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the first variation pattern determining means 231 separately obtains a variation pattern in which the variation process of the symbol variation to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 41 and the effect display device 60 is determined. Is determined from a plurality of fluctuation patterns. The second variation pattern determining means 232 has a plurality of variation patterns in which a variation process of symbols to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 42 and the effect display device 60 is determined based on a second pattern lottery value acquired separately. Determine from the variation pattern. The first variation pattern determining means 231 and the second variation pattern determining means 232 each determine a variation pattern of the symbol variation with reference to the variation pattern table when starting the symbol variation. In addition, the first variation pattern determination unit 231 and the second variation pattern determination unit 232 perform prior pattern determination as to which variation pattern range the pattern lottery value corresponds to. The first variation pattern determining means 231, the second variation pattern determining means 232, and the control means of the main board 200 are provided with a variation pattern table that is referred to for determining the variation pattern when the variation start condition is satisfied, Each of the prior pattern determination tables used for generating information for determining the execution of the prefetch process at the time of entering the ball is held or shared. In the variation pattern, a variation time from a variation start to a stop when the special symbol is variably displayed is determined, and has various variation times depending on the type. That is, for each variation pattern, a variation display time is defined for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the variation of the special symbol is stopped when the variation display time elapses. It should be noted that the variation pattern determination executed when starting the symbol variation is also referred to as “variation pattern determination as the main determination” as appropriate in order to distinguish it from the prior pattern determination.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing the variation pattern table. The first variation pattern determining means 231 and the second variation pattern determining means 232 refer to the table of FIG. 9A in the normal state and refer to the table of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), when the result of the determination is wrong in the normal state, if the pattern lottery value is 0 to 4, “super 1” that is the super reach of the pattern range number “0” is selected, If the pattern lottery value is 5 to 9, “super 2” which is the super reach of the pattern range number “1” is selected. If the pattern lottery value is 10 to 19, “normal 1” which is the normal reach of the pattern range number “2” is selected. If the pattern lottery value is 20 to 29, “normal” which is the normal reach of the pattern range number “3” is selected. 2 ”is selected. If the pattern lottery value is 30 to 255, the pattern range number “4” “no reach” is selected. As “out of reach”, a different variation pattern is selected depending on the number of holds, a change pattern of 10 seconds when the number of holds is 0 to 2, a change pattern of 7 seconds when the number of holds is 3, and the number of holds When is 4, a 4-second variation pattern is selected.

  In this figure, an example of mainly classifying into five types according to variation time will be described. However, a plurality of variation effect patterns are prepared for each variation pattern in the sub-substrate 300, and several tens of variation effect patterns are formed as a whole. Is equivalent to the lottery value range of each classification.

  The range of pattern lottery values assigned to “Normal 1”, “Normal 2”, and “Reach without reach” also varies depending on the number of holds. When the number of holdings is 0, 1 as shown in (a) of this figure, the lottery value range of “Normal 1” and “Normal 2” becomes narrower as the number of holdings increases, and the lottery value of “no reach” The range becomes wider. The smaller the number of holds, the wider the lottery value range of the fluctuation pattern having a relatively long fluctuation time, and the probability that the fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time is selected increases. Thus, the smaller the number of holds, the longer the average fluctuation time, and the larger the number of holds, the shorter the average fluctuation time. By using a variation pattern table in which the correspondence between the pattern lottery value range and the variation pattern is different for each number of reservations, it is possible to realize control that makes it easy to select a variation pattern with a long variation time when the number of reservations decreases.

  In the normal state, when the result of the determination is 4R big hit or 16R big hit, if the pattern lottery value is 0 to 123, “Super 1” which is the super reach of the pattern range number “5” is selected, and the pattern lottery value is If it is 124 to 248, “super 2” which is the super reach of the pattern range number “6” is selected. If the pattern lottery value is 249 to 252, “normal 1” which is the normal reach of the pattern range number “7” is selected, and if the pattern lottery value is 253 to 255, “normal” which is the normal reach of the pattern range number “8” is selected. 2 ”is selected.

  In the normal state, when the result of the determination is 2R big hit or small hit, if the pattern lottery value is 0 to 122, “Super 3” which is the super reach of the pattern range number “9” is selected, and the pattern lottery value is If it is 123 to 255, “normal 3” that is the normal reach of the pattern range number “10” is selected.

  When the first variation pattern determination unit 231 and the second variation pattern determination unit 232 transmit the predetermination result to the effect determination unit 303 as a so-called prefetching result, the pattern range number value (0 to 10) is set to the first determination result. It is transmitted together with a value indicating whether it is a lottery or a second win / fail lottery or the number of holdings. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, it is illustrated that there is a table for each success / failure determination result in the prior pattern determination, but the random number value is approximately equal to 1 using the prior pattern determination table regardless of the determination result. Only the information regarding which range is located may be derived, and the control unit side of the sub-board 300 may be controlled so as to determine what kind of variation is to be executed together with the prior determination result.

  In the variation pattern table of FIG. 8B referred to in the time reduction state, the pattern lottery value is assigned to the variation pattern for time reduction. However, the correspondence relationship between the range of the pattern lottery value and the variation time is the same as that in FIG. “Reach without reach reduction” is a variation pattern with a relatively short variation time associated with the same lottery value range and pattern range number as “reach without reach” in FIG. “Reach without reach reduction” also selects a different fluctuation pattern depending on the number of holdings, a fluctuation pattern of 10 seconds when the holding number is 0 or 1, and a fluctuation pattern of 1 second when the holding number is 2 to 4. Are selected. In the short-time state, there are many cases where the easy-to-enter state is generated at the same time. In such a case, in the gaming machine on the assumption that the second lottery is processed in preference to the first lottery, In order not to execute the first lottery as much as possible, the variation (out) based on the first lottery will be a long time (for example, fixed for 10 seconds) regardless of the number of holds, etc. The variation pattern may be determined by changing the variation time selection criterion.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the general drawing lottery means 213 executes a lottery by acquiring a lottery value when the game ball passes through the first operation port 31 or the second operation port 32. The determination result of the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 213 is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 45 in the form of a normal symbol. The regular symbol lottery means 213 holds a symbol determination table to be referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 45. In the symbol determination table, the correspondence between the lottery value and the normal symbol is determined, and the normal symbol lottery means 213 determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol with reference to the symbol determination table. When the determined stop symbol becomes a predetermined symbol, it is determined that the normal symbol is a hit, and after the change display of the normal symbol is stopped at the stop symbol, the opening / closing control means 275 is operated by the second start port 12. The normal electric accessory 90 is expanded. The spreading time is 0.1 second when short opening and 6 seconds when long opening. The lottery value of the normal symbol is temporarily held by the hold control means 240. However, the lottery value is held only when the predetermined hold upper limit number held by the hold control means 240 is not exceeded.

  The holding control means 240 includes special figure holding means 241 and general figure holding means 242. The special figure holding means 241 changes the symbol corresponding to the first success / failure lottery value or the second success / failure lottery value acquired before the first success / failure lottery value or the second success / failure lottery value. Is displayed, the start of the symbol variation corresponding to the newly acquired first winning / losing lottery value or the second winning / losing lottery value is suspended, and the corresponding winning / losing lottery value is stored until the corresponding symbol variation display starts. Here, with respect to the first special symbol, each of the first winning lottery value, the first symbol lottery value, and the first pattern lottery value is stored with the upper limit being four, and further, the first winning / failing range, 1 symbol range and 1st pattern range settings are stored, and the second special symbol is stored at the upper limit of 4 for each of the second special symbols, the 2nd symbol lottery value, the 2nd symbol lottery value, and the 2nd pattern lottery value, The second determination range, the second symbol range, and the second pattern range set as the prior determination results are stored. Or you may memorize | store the result of a prior determination in the area | region different from a win / wrong lottery value. The general map holding means 242 stores the general map lottery value acquired by the general map lottery means 213 as a holding ball. These holding numbers are represented by the number of lighting or blinking numbers of the first special figure holding lamp 71, the second special figure holding lamp 72, and the general figure holding lamp 75, respectively. The number of holds by the special figure holding means 241 is also displayed on the effect display device 60.

  The lottery value of the second winning / losing lottery held in the special figure holding means 241 is digested preferentially over the lottery value of the first winning / failing lottery, and the symbol variation is displayed. For this reason, even if the lottery value for the big win is held as the first winning lottery, as long as the lottery value is held as the second winning lottery, the symbol variation corresponding to the big winning lottery value of the first winning lottery is not displayed. Therefore, even if there is a big hit hold as the first winning / losing lottery, there is a possibility that a plurality of consecutive big hits can be obtained by continuing to hit until the big hit holding is entered as the second winning / losing lottery.

  The main display control means 250 includes first special figure control means 251, second special figure control means 252, and universal figure control means 254. The first special symbol control means 251 displays the fluctuation of the first special symbol 51 on the first special symbol display device 41 in accordance with the fluctuation pattern determined corresponding to the determination result of the first winning / non-winning lottery by the first lottery means 211. Let The first special symbol control means 251 sets a new symbol variation start condition that the symbol variation display corresponding to the first winning / losing lottery or the second winning / losing lottery completed before that has ended. The second special symbol control means 252 displays the variation of the second special symbol 52 on the second special symbol display device 42 in accordance with the variation pattern determined in accordance with the determination result of the second winning / losing lottery by the second lottery means 212. Let The second special symbol control means 252 also sets a new symbol variation start condition that the symbol variation display corresponding to the first winning / losing lottery or the second winning / losing lottery performed before that ends.

  The 1st special figure control means 251 reserves the start of the symbol fluctuation display corresponding to the 1st success / failure lottery when the special lottery means 241 stores the success / failure lottery value of the second success / failure lottery. On the other hand, the second special figure control means 252 starts the symbol fluctuation display corresponding to the second winning / losing lottery regardless of whether or not the special winning / holding lottery value is stored by the special figure holding means 241. Thereby, when the lottery value is suspended in both the first winning / losing lottery and the second winning / losing lottery, the lottery value suspended in the second winning / losing lottery is preferentially read and the symbol variation is displayed. In such a case, the lottery value held in the first winning / losing lottery is not read until the number of holdings in the second winning / losing lottery becomes zero, and the symbol variation thereof does not start.

  The first special figure control means 251 and the second special figure control means 252 issue a change start command and a change stop command at the timing to start and stop the change display of the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52, respectively. It transmits to the production control means 304. When transmitting the variation start command, the determination result or determination result determined as the main determination, a value indicating each of the stop symbol and the variation pattern, and a value indicating whether the first determination result determination lottery or the second determination result determination lottery It is transmitted to the effect control means 304 together with the change start command. When transmitting the variation stop command, a value indicating the stop symbol is transmitted to the effect control means 304 together with the variation stop command. Thereby, the fluctuation display by the main display control means 250 and the effect control means 304 is synchronized, and the interlock is maintained. The normal symbol control means 254 displays the lottery determination result by the normal symbol lottery means 213 on the normal symbol display device 45 as a normal symbol variation display.

  The special figure adjusting means 276 waits for the start of the other variable display while one of the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52 is variably displayed. The special figure adjusting means 276 has a second special symbol based on the ball entering the second start port 12 regardless of the order of the game balls having entered the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. The variable display of 52 is given priority over the variable display of the first special symbol 51 based on the entrance to the first start port 11. For example, when both the first winner / lottery value and the second winner / lottery value are held, the second winner / lottery value is always preferentially digested and the second special symbol 52 is continuously displayed in a variable manner.

  The special figure adjusting means 276 in the modified example displays the fluctuation display of the first special symbol 51 and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol 52 in accordance with the order of entering the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12. Alternatively, the display may be selectively changed. For example, when a ball is entered in the order of the first start port 11, the first start port 11, and the second start port 12, the display is changed in the order of the first special symbol 51, the first special symbol 51, and the second special symbol 52. Is done. In this case, the special figure adjusting means 276 monitors the hold control means 240 and stores the hold order of the winning / failing lottery values. Which special symbol should be changed is determined in accordance with the order of entry of the game balls, that is, the hold order of the success / failure lottery values in the hold control means 240, so that the player can easily grasp the order of change visually.

  The special figure adjusting means 276 in another modified example may display the fluctuation display of the first special symbol 51 and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol 52 in a predetermined digestion order regardless of the order of entry. Good. For example, priority may be given to alternately displaying the fluctuation display of the first special symbol 51 and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol 52. For example, when both the first winning / losing lottery value and the second winning / losing lottery value are held, the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52 are alternately displayed in a variable manner. Which special symbol should be changed is simply switched alternately regardless of the order of entry of the game balls, so that the player can easily grasp the order of change.

  The special figure adjusting means 276 also waits for the start of the other variable display when one of the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52 is stopped in the hit state. In this case, the special symbol change display is not started while the special game is executed, so that the player can concentrate on the special game.

  The special game control unit 260 operates the special game when the first special symbol 51 is stopped in a predetermined big hit mode when the first winning / losing lottery by the first lottery unit 211 indicates a transition to the special game. It is determined that the condition is satisfied, and the special game is executed by opening the special winning opening 20. Similarly, the special game control means 260, when the second special lottery by the second lottery means 212 results in the transition to the special game, when the second special symbol 52 is stopped in a predetermined big hit mode It is determined that the special game operation condition is satisfied, and the special game is executed by opening the special winning opening 20.

  The special game is a game in which the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 20 is continuously performed a plurality of times, and is configured by a plurality of unit games. Special games include a 16R jackpot that repeats a unit game 16 times, a 4R jackpot that repeats a unit game four times, and a 2R jackpot that repeats a unit game that has a shorter opening time than the 16R jackpot and 4R jackpot only twice. The 16R jackpot is a jackpot in the second winning / losing lottery, and the 4R jackpot is a jackpot in the first winning / losing lottery. In the case of 16R jackpot and 4R jackpot, in principle, the big winning opening 20 is opened for about 30 seconds in one unit game. In 2R big hit, the big prize opening 20 is opened only for about 0.2 seconds in one unit game. The special game control means 260 ends the special game when the number of rounds set for the unit game is exhausted. Even in the case of 2R big hit, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the big prize opening 20 may be opened in the same opening manner as 16R big hit and 4R big hit.

  The small hit game control means 265 operates the small hit game when the first special symbol 51 is stopped in a predetermined small hit mode when the first lottery by the first lottery means 211 results in a small hit. It is determined that the condition is satisfied, and the small winning game is executed by opening the large winning opening 20 to the opening / closing control means 275. Similarly, when the second lottery by the second lottery means 212 results in a small win, the small hit game control means 265 is small when the second special symbol 52 is stopped in a predetermined small hit mode. It is determined that the winning game operating condition is satisfied, and the small winning game is executed by opening the large winning opening 20 to the opening / closing control means 275.

  In the small hit game, the unit game is executed once, and the big prize opening 20 is opened and closed twice in one unit game. The small hit game control means 265 opens the big prize opening 20 for about 0.2 seconds per opening and closing, and after the little hit game as a whole is opened for about 0.4 seconds, closes the big prize opening 20. To end the small hit game.

  The specific game control means 270 controls the normal game in the probability changing state, the short time state, and the easy-to-enter state. The specific game control means 270 shifts the gaming state to the certain variation state, the short time state, and the easy entry state after the special game is completed when the special symbol is a specific jackpot symbol accompanied by the transition to probability variation. The probability variation state, the short time state, and the easy entry state are continued until the next big hit occurs. In the short-time state, the first variation pattern determination means 231 and the second variation pattern determination means 232 select a variation pattern with a short variation time so that the variation display time of the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52 is substantially shortened. To do. However, in the normal state, the fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the number of holdings of the success / failure lottery value by the holding control unit 240 is referred to, and a fluctuation pattern with a longer fluctuation time is more likely to appear as the number of holdings by the holding control unit 240 decreases. In the easy-to-enter state, both normal symbol change and the opening extension of the second starting port 12, or only the opening extension of the second starting port 12 is performed. In other words, the specific game control means 270 causes the second start port 12 to be in the open extended state when the specific big hit is achieved, and further increases the winning probability of the open lottery only when the success / failure lottery is the second successful / bad lottery. Transition to a higher probability state than the normal probability state. During the probability variation state, the probability of the success / failure determination result by the first success / failure determination means 221 and the second success / failure determination means 222 is maintained at a high value.

  The opening / closing control means 275 controls the opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory 90 and the special winning opening 20 at the second start opening 12. When the normal symbol is stopped in a specific manner, the opening / closing control means 275 sends an opening instruction to the normal electric combination solenoid 91 to open the normal electric combination 90 at the second start port 12. In the normal state, the opening / closing control means 275 opens the second start port 12 in the short open or long open time according to the result of the open lottery, and in the easy entry state, the open control unit 275 opens the second open port in the long open time. 2 Open the start port 12. The ease of entering the ball at the second start port 12 is enhanced, so that the player can continue the game without reducing his possession. In the special game, the opening / closing control means 275 sends an opening instruction to the special prize opening solenoid 92 to open the special prize opening 20.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the sub-board. The sub-board 300 includes a pattern mode determining unit 301, a pattern storage unit 302, an effect determining unit 303, and an effect control unit 304.

  The pattern storage means 302 holds a plurality of effect patterns in which effect image contents to be displayed on the effect display device 60 in the variation of the decorative design 61 and the display process thereof are determined. The effect pattern is displayed separately from a plurality of variation effect patterns in which the variation process from the variation start to the stop and the variation process in the variation display of the decoration symbol 61 are defined, and the variation display of the decoration symbol, and the degree of expectation to the jackpot And a plurality of notice effect patterns that suggest the height of the notice before the change display stops.

  The effect determining means 303 displays on the effect display device 60 by the effect control means 304 in accordance with the determination result of the first win / fail lottery received from the first lottery means 211 or the determination result of the second win / fail lottery received from the second lottery means 212. Then, the contents of the effect to be output to the speaker 108 are determined. The effect determining unit 303 selects one of a plurality of variation effect patterns corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined by the first variation pattern determining unit 231 or the second variation pattern determining unit 232, and stores the pattern storage unit. Read from 302. The effect determining means 303 sends the read information on the fluctuation effect pattern to the effect control means 304. The effect determining unit 303 holds a pattern table to be referred to in order to select a variable effect pattern.

  Each variation effect pattern has a variation time for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the symbol variation is stopped when the variation time elapses. The effect determining means 303 selects a change effect pattern of effect images having the same change time according to the change pattern of the special symbol.

  The symbol form determining unit 301 determines the combination of stop symbols of the decorative symbol 61 and the arrangement thereof, the determination result of the lottery by the first lottery unit 211 or the second lottery unit 212, the stop symbol of the special symbol, the variation pattern of the special symbol, the decoration It is determined according to the design variation effect pattern. The symbol form determination unit 301 transmits information indicating the determined combination of stop symbols to the effect control unit 304. The symbol mode determining means 301 holds a symbol range table to be referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol.

  The stop symbol of the decorative symbol 61 is formed as a combination of three symbols. For example, when the determination result by the first determination unit 221 and the second determination unit 222 indicates a shift to a special game of 4R big hit or 16R big hit. A specific combination, for example, a combination of three symbols such as “777” and “111” is selected. A specific combination, for example, a predetermined combination such as “357” is also selected when the result of the determination is a 2R big hit or a small hit, but the specific combination is not necessarily a combination of three symbols. It does not have to be. When the determination result is neither big hit nor small hit, it is a combination in which three symbols such as “312” and “946” are not arranged, and a specific combination selected at the time of 2R big hit or small hit A combination that does not apply is selected. When the determination result is not 4R big hit or 16R big hit, and a variation pattern showing a loss with reach is selected, a combination where only one pattern is not complete, such as “191” or “727” Select.

  The decorative design variation effect pattern defines a decorative display variation display mode, that is, a production process from the start of variation of the decorative symbol to the stop of variation. In the variation effect pattern, a pattern for displaying a normal out symbol, a pattern for displaying a symbol out of reach after reaching a big win if one more symbols are aligned, and a jackpot symbol through a reach state are displayed. A pattern is included. In particular, the pattern that passes through the reach state includes patterns having various fluctuation times. Each variation effect pattern has a variation time for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the symbol variation is stopped when the variation time elapses. The effect determining means 303 selects a decoration effect variation effect pattern having the same variation time as that of the special symbol in accordance with the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  When the variation pattern selected by the first variation pattern determination means 231 or the second variation pattern determination means 232 is a time-shortening pattern in the time-short state, the effect determination means 303 uses the variation in which the content of the time-shortening effect is determined. Select a production pattern. The effect content for the time reduction is an effect in which a background video or a sound that gives an impression that the player is in an advantageous state due to time reduction or certainty is output.

  The notice effect pattern is an effect pattern that temporarily displays an image, animation, video, or the like of a specific character or motif, an effect pattern that operates an accessory, or an effect pattern that outputs a specific sound. The effect by the notice effect pattern is executed in parallel with the symbol variation, and suggests that the symbol variation is highly expected to stop in the big hit mode. For example, there are a normal notice effect in which only one character image is displayed on the screen, and a group notice effect in which a large number of characters are displayed so as to pass from one end to the other end of the screen. Further, the display process of the notice effect is divided into a plurality of stages, and the number of stages to be displayed is made variable, and a step-up notice effect that is set such that the greater the number of stages is, the higher the degree of expectation for the big hit is included.

  The notice effect pattern includes a pattern in which the effect is executed at a timing after the display form of the decorative symbol 61 reaches the reach state and the final stop state of the symbol is notified (pre-reach notice), and the decorative symbol 61 is one. There is a pattern (pre-reach notice) that simultaneously notices that the production is executed at the timing when it has not stopped and the reach state is reached.

  The effect determining means 303 should determine whether or not to display the notice effect on the effect display device 60 according to the determination result of the success / failure lottery or the prior determination result by performing a predetermined notice lottery and display the effect. Determine the notice effect pattern. The effect determining means 303 holds a notice determination table to be referred to for determining whether or not to display the notice effect, and a notice type table to be referred to when selecting the kind of the notice effect pattern. The notice determination table is set so that different columns are referred to depending on the decision result of the success / failure lottery or the pre-judgment result. In this way, the correspondence relationship of whether or not to display the determination result of the lottery determination and the notice effect is determined. Thereby, the high expectation degree to the big hit can be suggested by displaying the notice effect itself.

  The effect control means 304 causes the effect display device 60 to display the effect image including the decorative design 61 in a variable manner according to the selected change effect pattern data. The effect control means 304 uses the reception of the variation start command for the decoration symbol 61 as a new decoration symbol variation display start condition. When the effect determining unit 303 determines that the notice effect is displayed, the effect control unit 304 displays the notice effect according to the selected notice effect pattern on the effect display device 60 in a manner to be superimposed on the symbol variation effect. Let

  The effect control means 304 reserves the start of the symbol variation display corresponding to the first winning / failing lottery when the winning / losing lottery value of the second winning / losing lottery is stored, and whether or not the winning / raising lottery value of the first winning / failing lottery is stored Regardless of whether or not, the symbol variation display corresponding to the second winning / losing lottery is started. As a result, when the lottery values are held for both the first winner / lottery lottery and the second winner / lottery lottery, the lottery values held in the second winner / lottery lottery are preferentially read and the variation of the decorative design is displayed. . In such a case, the lottery value held in the first winning / losing lottery is not read until the number of holding of the second winning / losing lottery becomes 0, and the variation of the decorative design does not start. In this way, the effect control means 304 causes the effect display device 60 to display the symbol variation effect including the variation display of the decorative symbol 61.

  The effect control unit 304 further controls the lighting and extinguishing of the decorative lamp 111 and the operation of the movable accessory 66. The effect control unit 304 includes an effect display control unit 305 and an audio control unit 306. The effect display control means 305 controls display on the effect display device 60, and the sound control means 306 controls sound output from the speaker 108.

  During the change of the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52, it is necessary to display an image indicating that the symbol is changing on the effect display device 60. Normally, the normal size decorative symbol 61 having a certain size is displayed in a variably manner. However, in the form of hindering the visibility of the variable size display of the normal sized decorative symbol 61, the main effect contents other than the variation of the decorative symbol 61 are displayed. A special effect may be displayed. In this case, the player is notified that the symbol is changing by variably displaying an alternative symbol which is a decorative symbol having a size smaller than the normal size decorative symbol. Hereinafter, when simply referred to as a decorative symbol, it means a normal-sized decorative symbol, but when distinguishing from an alternative symbol, the normal-sized decorative symbol is also referred to as a “normal decorative symbol”.

  The alternative symbol is displayed while the visibility of the normal decorative symbol is hindered, for example, while the normal decorative symbol is not displayed. The alternative symbol is a form of a decorative symbol for suggesting the determination result, and has a display form simplified (in other words, simplified or simplified) than the normal decorative symbol. It is displayed in a more simplified variation process. The alternative symbol has a display form on the appearance corresponding to the part indicating the symbol type of the normal decorative symbol, and has, for example, a display type indicating numbers, characters, and symbols indicating the symbol type. In addition, the alternative symbols are variably displayed in a region narrower than the region in which the normal decorative symbols are variably displayed, and typically, at positions where the main effect due to elements other than the symbols is difficult to be obstructed, for example, at the corner of the screen of the effect display device 60. Fluctuation is displayed. The alternative symbol is displayed relatively smaller than the normal decorative symbol, but has a display form in which at least the symbol type can be identified in appearance. Note that the alternative design may be a reduced version of the normal decorative design, and may be the same as the normal decorative design except for the size.

  The plurality of alternative symbols displayed instead of the plurality of normal decorative symbols suggests a high expectation that the result of the success / failure lottery will be advantageous to the player by the combination of the stop mode at the end of the change. For example, a plurality of alternative symbols indicate that the expectation of jackpot in the fluctuation is high by reaching a reach state in which two symbol types out of three alternative symbols are aligned. In addition, the left and right symbols that are in the reach state become a specific type of symbol that suggests a relatively high expectation such as “3” or “7”, and the expectation such as “1” or “2” The level of expectation of the reach state may be suggested by becoming a kind of symbol that suggests a relatively low level. Note that the substitute symbol does not enter a definite stop state in appearance, but is in a temporary stop state in which minute shaking is maintained. After the temporary stop of the alternative symbol, the normal decorative symbol may be displayed instead of the alternative symbol, and the normal decorative symbol may be displayed in a state of fixed stop. Further, instead of displaying the normal decorative symbol and the alternative symbol exclusively, there may be overlapping display periods. Still further, during a predetermined performance in which the visibility of the normal decorative symbol is hindered, the normal decorative symbol variation display may be continued and the alternative symbol variation may be displayed.

  The time measuring means 307 is a time measuring circuit that outputs time information used for the game. The time measuring means 307 is a timer circuit that measures the time from power-on with a counter and outputs it as time information. However, a real-time clock circuit in which a battery is built in and the date and time can be continuously measured by the battery even when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is powered off or during a power failure may be used. In the case of a real-time clock circuit, there may be a slight difference in the time of each gaming machine due to individual differences and time deviations, while in the case of a timer circuit, the time difference between multiple gaming machines as long as the power is turned on at the same time. Is unlikely to occur.

  The effect determining unit 303 executes a synchronized effect that starts at a predetermined timing triggered by the time information output by the time measuring unit 307 indicating a predetermined time. The synchronized effect is an effect displayed on the effect display device 60 during the synchronized effect period, which is a period that is substantially asynchronous with the variation period of the symbol variation and the gaming state. The synchronized production period lasts for several minutes, and its length is longer than one symbol variation time, and may include a plurality of symbol variation periods. The production pattern of the synchronized production is stored in the pattern storage means 302, and the reproduction of the predetermined music and video is defined for the production pattern. A plurality of types of production patterns of synchronized production are prepared, and different types of production patterns can be selected depending on the date and time such as month, date, day of the week, and time.

  The synchronized production is executed regardless of whether the game is a normal game or a special game. Here, “during normal game” includes display of a so-called standby demonstration screen. In other words, during “normal game”, (1) “variable display normal game” in which symbols are variably displayed, and (2) “variation stop normal game in which symbols are not variably displayed and the standby demonstration screen is not displayed. ", (3)" Daily game during standby demonstration screen display ", which is during the display of the standby demonstration screen, not during the change display of symbols. The tuning effect can be executed during any period of (1) to (3), but in the cases of (2) and (3), the output mode for controlling the volume reduction and the luminance reduction in the tuning effect is (1). Can be different. In addition, while the standby demonstration screen is displayed, information on the mobile cooperative system described later can be input by the player operating the effect button 109 and the cross key 110, and when there is an operation input, the video and audio of the synchronized effect are output. Suppressed, priority is given to screen display such as production customization by the mobile cooperative system.

  The synchronized effect is an effect in which, for example, a performance or video of a predetermined music is reproduced at a predetermined time (referred to as “synchronized effect start time”). The time that triggers the playback of the synchronized performance may be a time that reaches the pachinko gaming machine 100 with a predetermined time interval from when the power is turned on, or every hour or half hour on the basis of the standard time. It may be. Alternatively, a time that may vary depending on the date or day of the week may be set, and the interval may be different, such as “every hour”, not at a fixed interval, but one hour after the first, and three hours after the next. The interval may vary depending on the date or day of the week. It may be a variable setting in which the time can be specified by a game store clerk for each game store. However, it is set in advance so that the same tuning effect is executed at least at the same time among a plurality of identical models installed in the same game store. For example, in the case of a specification that is triggered by the time it takes to reach a predetermined time interval after power-on, a plurality of machines are powered on simultaneously at an amusement store. As a result, when the predetermined time is reached, the same synchronization effect is executed simultaneously on the plurality of game machines. As a result, production is displayed at the same time as if multiple units were synchronized, and the same music and video flow at the same time. A production effect is obtained.

  The function of the synchronized production is similarly built in another game machine of the same model, and a plurality of game machines on the same game island are turned on simultaneously by the game shop clerk every day. The plurality of game machines that are simultaneously turned on all have the synchronized production start time almost simultaneously, and the synchronized production can be executed simultaneously at the same time. This is called a multiple-unit synchronization effect. In that case, not only the display of the image is synchronized with multiple units, but the output of sound effects and background music is also synchronized with multiple units, and the more units that are synchronized, the more synergistic effect is achieved by performing the production all at once. Rise.

  The effect setting means 308 stores the game history of the player. The game history includes a game result history and a production result history. The game result history is a result of a game that leads to a game that a player can obtain as a result of the game, such as the number of hit balls, the number of winning balls, the number of jackpots, the number of chances of change, and the number of time reductions. The history of performance results is different from game profits, and is recorded on the performances recorded to acquire profits such as the right to change the content and type of the effects and the right to easily appear certain types of effects. It is information such as scores. For example, in order to score the number of appearances of a predetermined effect, the result of a mini-game, etc. and give it to the player, encoded information indicating the score and game history, for example, a two-dimensional code is displayed on the screen. When the player reads and decodes the two-dimensional code with the camera of his / her mobile terminal, the score and game history information obtained by the decoding are stored in the player's mobile terminal. A linkage system between the gaming machine and the player's mobile terminal via the two-dimensional code will be described later. Note that the score here is necessary to expand the range of production customization described later, and the score reaches a predetermined cumulative value (for example, reaching 1000 points, reaching 100 points, etc.) This is a specification that increases the number of items that can be customized.

  The effect setting means 308 stores the setting to select from among a plurality of types of effect contents as effect customization based on the player's selection instruction and game history. For example, as an effect pattern to be displayed during a special game, a plurality of types of effect patterns with different displayed motifs, characters, and music are prepared in the pattern storage unit 302, and the player is allowed to select which effect is to be displayed. I will do it. Alternatively, a plurality of types of motifs or character designs are prepared in the pattern storage means 302 as designs of the designs included in the decorative designs to be changed, and the player is allowed to select which of these designs is to be displayed. In these cases, when an operation of the effect button 109 or the cross key 110 by the player is received while the standby demonstration screen is displayed, and an effect pattern is selected through the operation, the effect setting means 308 displays the selection contents. Remember. The effect determining unit 303 selects the type of the effect pattern in the special game according to the setting stored by the effect setting unit 308.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating an outline of the mobile cooperation system. As a premise of the mobile cooperative system, the player registers in advance by setting an account and password in the game history server 358 provided with a dedicated site on the mobile terminal 354. When the effect button 109 is pressed by the player at the start of the game, the effect display control means 305 displays a two-dimensional code 350 encoding the address of the dedicated site of the game history server 358 on the screen of the effect display device 60, The player is made to read it with the camera of the portable terminal to access the dedicated site of the game history server 358. Character information (which is also referred to as “password information”) obtained by encoding the player identification information and the performance score history is transmitted from the dedicated site to the mobile terminal and displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal. The effect display control means 305 causes the effect display control means 305 to display the password information input screen, and allows the player to input it through the button operation of the cross key 110 or the like. The effect setting means 308 decrypts the input password information and registers it as player identification information and effect score history, so that the game content and effect score state of the player up to the previous time can be taken over. The input of the password information is an instruction to start recording of the player's game history and an instruction to start production customization for selecting various production elements. Thereafter, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, as the game or production progresses, the point set by the production setting means 308 is added at any time as the production profit and accumulated as the production score history. Can customize the production at any time and select and set the favorite elements as various production elements. The point assignment for the production is based on the addition for each symbol variation, and the higher the kind of the production with the higher expectation level for the transition to the special game, the higher the score is given, and the higher score is also given when the transition is made to the special game.

  As the effect customization, the player uses a part of the cumulatively obtained score, and the color, background, shape, character, and the like constituting the effect content displayed on the effect display device 60 according to the number of points used. Production elements such as music can be changed to a desired type. The effect setting means 308 receives an instruction element change instruction through a button operation by the player, and changes various effect elements in accordance with the instruction. A plurality of kinds of items are prepared for each element that can be customized, and different values are set as the required number of points for each item. Therefore, the number of items that can be customized increases when the accumulated score reaches a predetermined value, or a chance to increase the number of items that can be customized is given. When the player performs a button operation as an instruction to end the game or production customization, the production setting means 308 generates a two-dimensional code 350 that encodes information such as a privilege on the production, production score history, and the like. The means 305 displays on the effect display device 60. The player can read the two-dimensional code 350 with the camera of his / her portable terminal and decode the read two-dimensional code 352 to acquire information and store it in the portable terminal 354. Further, the information is transmitted from the portable terminal 354 to the game history server 358 having a dedicated site via the network 356, and managed in association with its own account information. In this way, information such as the benefits on the performance and the performance score history are transmitted to the mobile terminal 354 via the transmission means for displaying and reading the two-dimensional code 350 and managed by the game history server 358. The contents of the game and production can be taken over in the next game. Further, by continuing the game for a long time, the score can be obtained as the number of symbol fluctuations and the number of effects increase.

  FIG. 11 is a block diagram schematically showing the hardware configuration of the main board 200 and the sub board 300. The main board 200 includes electronic components such as a main CPU 290, a main RAM 291 and a main ROM 292. The main ROM 292 stores in advance a main control program and data for controlling overall gaming operations. A main control program or data is read from the main ROM 292 into the main RAM 291, and the main control program is executed by the main CPU 290. Each electronic component is connected by a bus such as a system bus or a data bus (not shown). The entrance signal from each entrance and the payout signal from the payout control board 155 are acquired by the main CPU 290 via various interfaces (not shown). The main CPU 290 drives and controls external devices such as each winning opening solenoid, the first special symbol display device 41, and the second special symbol display device 42 by various drive circuits (not shown). Also, a command necessary for effect control is transmitted from the main CPU 290 to the sub-board 300 together with information such as the result of the lottery determination, the determination result of the symbol, and the determination result of the variation pattern. A signal is transmitted from the main board 200 to the sub board 300 by one-way communication.

  The instruction data transmitted from the main board 200 to the sub-board 300 has a 2-byte structure by combining 1-byte instruction type data called so-called MODE data and 1-byte instruction content data called so-called EVENT data. The main board 200 can send one command by associating the command type data and the command content data to the sub-board 300 in association with each other. The instruction type data is a bit string indicating the instruction type, and a unique type code is assigned in advance for each instruction type at the development stage. The instruction content data is a bit string indicating the contents of the instruction. The most significant bit of the instruction type data and the instruction content data is an identification bit indicating whether the instruction type data or the instruction content data. When the most significant bit is 1, it indicates the instruction type data. When the bit is 0, it indicates instruction content data.

  Since the communication from the main board 200 to the sub board 300 is a specification for transmitting 1 byte of data for each data transmission, it is necessary to transmit 2 bytes per byte in order to transmit 2 bytes of instruction data. . The MODE data that is the upper byte is transmitted in the first communication, and the EVENT data that is the lower byte is transmitted in the second communication. Considering the possibility of communication failure due to the influence of noise or the like, the main board 200 transmits the same data continuously, and when the same data is read twice by the sub board 300, the completion of the transmission / reception of the data is determined. . The main board 200 repeatedly transmits the same data until it is read twice, and transmits it up to five times.

  The sub board 300 includes electronic components such as a sub CPU 310, a sub RAM 311, a sub ROM 312, an effect display control device 313, and a sound control device 314. The sub ROM 312 is one of data storage means for holding a sub control program including effect pattern data in which an effect process is defined and display pattern data in which an effect display process is defined. A sub control program including effect pattern data, display pattern data, and sound pattern data is read from the sub ROM 312 into the sub RAM 311, and effect control by the sub control program is executed by the sub CPU 310. Each electronic component is connected by a bus such as a system bus or a data bus (not shown). A signal from an external device such as the effect button 109 is acquired by the sub CPU 310 via various interfaces (not shown). The sub CPU 310 uses an effect display control device 313, an audio control device 314, external devices such as an effect display device 60, a speaker 108, a decoration lamp 111, and a movable accessory 66 by various drive circuits and control circuits (not shown) according to the effect pattern data. To control the display output, audio output, lamp lighting, and effects by the action of the accessory. The sub CPU 310 transmits the display pattern data to the effect display control device 313 and transmits the sound pattern data to the sound control device 314. In this embodiment, an example in which the sub board 300 includes the effect display control device 313 and the sound control device 314 will be described. However, the sub board 300, the effect display control device 313, and the sound control device 314 are integrated as a substrate. It may be formed as separate substrates that are separated and connected to each other.

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram schematically showing a hardware configuration of the effect display control device 313. As shown in FIG. The effect display control device 313 includes a display CPU 320, a display RAM 322, a data ROM 324, and a display control circuit 326. The data ROM 324 is one of data storage means for holding material data such as effect image data and motion data used for effect display in a compressed state. The effect image data is an image used for change display or effect display as an effect object indicating the determination result of the winning / failing lottery, for example, a sprite image of a decorative symbol used for a decorative symbol change, a sprite image used for a notice effect, and various effects. It is a material image such as a moving image to be used. The motion data is data in which an operation is defined when an effect operation is added to an image used for various effects at a predetermined timing.

  Based on the display pattern data sent from the sub CPU 310, effect image data and motion data designated in the display pattern data are read from the data ROM 324 to the display RAM 322, and effect display using the effect image data and motion data is performed. Is executed by the display CPU 320. As a result, a command, effect image data, and motion data related to effect display are transmitted from the display CPU 320 to the display control circuit 326, and display control is performed by the display control circuit 326.

  The display control circuit 326 includes a decoder 332, a drawing memory 334, a drawing circuit 336, a frame buffer 338, and a display circuit 340, which are connected via the bus 330. The bus 330 in this figure comprehensively shows buses such as a system bus, a data bus, and an address bus for convenience.

  The effect image data and the motion data sent from the display CPU 320 are stored in the drawing memory 334, and the compressed data among these data is decoded by the decoder 332. The drawing memory 334 is used as a work area when the effect image data or motion data is decoded by the decoder 332, or used as a work area when the drawing circuit 336 performs drawing processing or image processing. ).

  The drawing circuit 336 uses the data stored in the drawing memory 334 to sequentially execute commands sent from the display CPU 320 to generate a display image, and uses the generated display image as a frame of a moving image as a frame buffer. Stored in 338. The frame buffer 338 is a VRAM as a buffer memory that temporarily stores a frame of a moving image to be output to the effect display device 60.

  The display circuit 340 outputs the display images stored in the frame buffer 338 to the effect display device 60 in the form of video signals in the stored order. The frame buffer 338 has a memory area for two frames, for example. While the display circuit 340 outputs a display image from the memory area for one frame, the drawing circuit 336 generates the next display image, Store in the memory area for another frame.

  The data ROM 324 holds “detailed display pattern data” in which a display control process performed by the display control circuit 326 is defined. At this time, the display pattern data sent from the sub CPU 310 can be referred to as “schematic display pattern data” in which an outline of the effect display process is defined. For example, the outline display pattern data defines a general flow of a series of effect display processes, such as the start and stop timings of decoration symbol change, the playback order of a plurality of moving images, and the start and stop timings of playback. . On the other hand, detailed display pattern data includes detailed display control, such as the display order of sprite images for realizing variable display of decorative symbols, and the display processing order for each frame for displaying moving images based on motion data. A process is defined.

  When the display control device 313 performs display control based on the “schematic display pattern data” sent from the sub CPU 310, the “detail display pattern data” necessary for the processing is read from the data ROM 324, and both display pattern data are read. Display process. Therefore, it can be said that the effect display control device 313 executes the display control process based on the display pattern data including “schematic display pattern data” and “detailed display pattern data”. Therefore, in this specification, unless explicitly mentioned, the “schematic display pattern data” stored in the sub-ROM 312 and the “detailed display pattern data” stored in the data ROM 324 are not distinguished, but simply “display pattern data”. " For example, when the effect control display means performs a specific process based on the display pattern data held in the data storage means, this display pattern data includes “schematic display pattern data” and “detailed display pattern data”. Shall be. In the modification, the display pattern data is not divided into “schematic display pattern data” and “detailed display pattern data”, and the display pattern data serving as both can be stored in the sub ROM 312 or the data ROM 324. Good.

  In the present embodiment, as the hardware configuration of the effect display control device 313, a configuration including a display CPU 320, a display RAM 322, a data ROM 324, and a display control circuit 326 is shown. In the modification, the display CPU 320, the display RAM 322, the data ROM 324, and the display control circuit 326 may be integrated instead of being configured as separate electronic components. In addition, the processing executed by the display control circuit 326 may be executed by the display CPU 320, the display RAM 322, or the data ROM 324. For example, the display CPU 320 included in the effect display control device 313 may execute processing that is executed by the decoder 332, the drawing circuit 336, and the display circuit 340 included in the display control circuit 326. Further, the display RAM 322 included in the effect display control device 313 may also function as the drawing memory 334 and the frame buffer 338. In addition, the presentation display control device 313 may have a hardware configuration that does not include the display control circuit 326. In this case, the processing executed by the display control circuit 326 is performed by the display CPU 320, the display RAM 322, or the data ROM 324. May be executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the hardware configuration of the sub-board 300, a configuration in which an effect display control device 313 is included in addition to the sub CPU 310, the sub RAM 311 and the sub ROM 312 is shown. In the modified example, the sub CPU 310, the sub RAM 311, the ROM 312 and the effect display control device 313 may be integrated instead of being configured as separate electronic components. Further, the processing executed by the effect display control device 313 may be executed by the sub CPU 310, the sub RAM 311, or the sub ROM 312. For example, the sub CPU 310 may execute the processing of the display CPU 320, the sub RAM 311 may also function as the display RAM 322, and the sub ROM 312 may also function as the data ROM 324. In addition, the sub-board 300 may have a hardware configuration in which the effect display control device 313 is not included. In this case, the processing executed by the effect display control device 313 is performed by the sub CPU 310, the sub RAM 311 or the sub ROM 312. May be executed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a control start process of the main board 200 in the pachinko gaming machine. When the power switch 150 is turned on, the main CPU 290 sets the stack pointer (S100), permits access to the main RAM 291 (S102), and executes hardware-related initial settings such as setting of the built-in registers of the main CPU 290. (S104).

  Subsequently, the power-off recovery process or the initialization process of the main RAM 291 is executed according to the operation state of the RAM clear switch, the value of the power-off information flag, and the state of data stored in the main RAM 291. Specifically, when the RAM clear switch is not turned ON and both the value of the power-off information flag and the data stored in the main RAM 291 are normal, the process at the time of power-off recovery is executed. To do. In other cases, that is, when the RAM clear switch is turned on or when the RAM clear switch is not turned on, either the power-off information flag or the data stored in the main RAM 291 is normal. If not, initialization processing of the main RAM 291 is executed.

  The main CPU 290 confirms the operation state of the RAM clear switch. When the RAM clear switch is turned on (Y in S106), the main CPU 290 initializes the main RAM 291 (S116). When the RAM clear switch is not turned ON (N in S106), the main CPU 290 checks the value of the power-off information flag (S108). If the value of the power-off information flag does not match the power-off normal data (N in S108), the main RAM 291 is initialized (S116). If the value of the power-off information flag matches the power-off normal data (Y in S108), the data stored in the main RAM 291 is inspected (S110). As will be described later, if the processing is normally completed at the time of the previous power interruption, the main CPU 290 uses the checksum because the checksum of the data stored in the main RAM 291 is stored in the main RAM 291. Data in the main RAM 291 is inspected. If the data stored in the main RAM 291 is not normal (N in S112), the data in the main RAM 291 is initialized (S116). If the data stored in the main RAM is normal (Y in S112), a process for returning to the state before power-off is executed (S114).

  In the power-off recovery process (S114), power-on normal data indicating that power-on has been normally performed is stored in the power-off information flag, and various error initial settings and communication initial settings with the payout control board 155 are executed. To do. Next, the command request for untransmitted before power-off is cleared, and the command transmission of various information indicating the gaming state is requested. Subsequently, an effect command corresponding to the number of active reserved balls of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is requested. Subsequently, the open / closed state of the second start opening 12 and the special winning opening 20 is returned to the state before the power is turned off. Subsequently, a process for notifying the operating state of the probability variation function of the special symbol is executed.

  In the RAM initialization process (S116), the power-on normal data is stored in the power-off information flag, the entire area of the main RAM 291 is cleared to 0, and the main RAM 291 is initialized and the effect display is initialized.

  When the power-off recovery process (S114) or the RAM initialization process (S116) is completed, a count value is set to start an interrupt process to be described later, and an interrupt timer operation is started (S118). As a result, a timer interrupt is generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds), and an interrupt process described later is executed. Subsequently, the main CPU 290 executes main processing for managing gaming machines (S120).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing in detail the main process of S120 in FIG. The main CPU 290 temporarily disables the timer interrupt (S200), starts the operation of the watchdog timer (S202), and monitors the power interruption (S204). When a drop in the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply unit 158 is detected in a power supply voltage monitoring circuit (not shown), a power cut-off memory executed by inputting an unconditional interrupt request signal from the power supply voltage monitoring circuit to the main CPU 290 In the processing, the power-off confirmation data is stored in the power-off confirmation flag. Therefore, the main CPU 290 monitors the value of the power-off confirmation flag (S204). If the value of the power-off confirmation flag matches the power-off confirmation data (Y in S206), the main CPU 290 executes processing for power-off. Therefore, it progresses to S212. When the value of the power-off confirmation flag does not match the power-off confirmation data (N in S206), in order to update the initial value random number per normal symbol, the symbol initial value random number per special symbol, and the soft initial value random number per special symbol, Initial value random number update processing is executed (S208), timer interruption is permitted (S210), and the process returns to S200. Thereafter, S200 to S210 are repeated. When a timer interrupt occurs while the timer interrupt is prohibited (S202 to S208), an interrupt process described later is executed after the timer interrupt is permitted in S210.

  When power-off is detected in S206 (Y in S206), the main CPU 290 restarts the watchdog timer (S212) and checks the content of the power-off information flag (S214). If the content of the power-off information flag does not match the power-on normal data (N in S214), it is determined that the data at the time of power-on is not properly saved, and the power-off abnormal data is stored in the power-off information flag. (S216), the process proceeds to S222. When the content of the power-off information flag matches the power-on normal data (Y in S214), it is determined that the data at the time of power-on is normally stored, and the power-off normal data is stored in the power-off information flag. (S218). Subsequently, at the next power-on, in order to check the backed-up main RAM 291 data, a checksum of the data stored in the main RAM 291 is calculated and stored in the main RAM 291 (S220). Subsequently, access to the main RAM 291 is prohibited (S222), and a loop is performed until the power is turned off.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing details of the interrupt processing. When a timer interrupt occurs in the main process (S120), the main CPU 290 executes the interrupt process. First, interrupt operation conditions are set (S300), and the watchdog timer is restarted (S302). Subsequently, in order to manage gaming machines, input processing (S304), various random number update processing (S306), initial value update type random number update processing (S308), initial value random number update processing (S310), timer subtraction processing (S312) , Second start port effective period setting process (S314), winning prize monitoring process (S316), prize ball control process (S318), normal symbol operation gate monitoring process (S320), normal symbol control process (S322), normal symbol variation start Monitoring process (S324), start port monitoring control process (S326), special symbol control process (S328), special electric accessory control process (S330), special winning opening valid period setting process (S332), special symbol fluctuation start monitoring control Processing (S334), abnormality detection processing (S336), incoming ball passing time abnormality detection processing (S338), gaming state display processing (S340), steering wheel status signal Inspection processing (S342), LED output processing (S344), firing control signal output processing (S346), test signal output processing (S348), solenoid output processing (S350), effect control command transmission processing (S352), external information output processing (S354) are executed in order, the next timer interruption is permitted (S356), and the process returns.

  In the input process (S304), the data of the input port of the switch, disconnection short circuit power supply abnormality detection signal, door / frame opening signal, magnetic detection signal, radio wave detection signal, and touch status signal attached to the game board surface are monitored. The data indicating the input state is created and stored in the main RAM 291. The data indicating this input state includes level data (data of the input port at the current interrupt) and rising data or falling data (data of the input port at the current interrupt and data at the previous interrupt). Data indicating a switch that has been switched by comparing the data of the input port with exclusive OR.

  In various random number update processes (S306), the normal symbol variation pattern random number and the variation pattern random number are updated. The normal symbol variation pattern random number is read from the main RAM 291 and stored when the value is less than the predetermined maximum value, and is stored when the value is greater than or equal to the predetermined maximum value. Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is read from the main RAM 291, and when the result of subtracting the predetermined value from the value is 0 or more, the subtraction result is stored, and when the result is less than 0, the predetermined maximum value is stored. As a result, the normal symbol variation pattern random number and the variation pattern random number are updated every time the timer interrupt occurs.

  In the initial value update type random number update process (S308), the random number per ordinary symbol, the symbol random number per special symbol, and the soft random number per special symbol are updated. Each random number value, maximum value, and initial value are read from the main RAM 291 and the random number value is incremented. If the incremented result exceeds the maximum value, the random number is set to 0. If the incremented result matches the initial value, the initial value random number is read from the main RAM 291 and the initial value is updated. As a result, the random number per symbol, the random number per special symbol, and the soft random number per special symbol are updated every time the timer interrupt occurs, and when the random number value returns to the initial value, that is, the random number range is cycled. Then, a new initial value is set and a random number is generated.

  In the initial value random number update process (S310), the initial value random number per normal symbol, the symbol initial value random number per special symbol, and the soft initial value random number per special symbol are updated. The initial value random number is read from the initial value random number update table of the main RAM 291 and the value of the initial value random number is incremented. If the incremented result exceeds the upper limit, the initial random number is set to 0. Similar processing is executed in the initial value random number update processing (S208) in the main processing (S120).

  In the timer subtraction process (S312), the 2-byte timer is updated. The values of the timers for various controls are read from the main RAM 291 according to the respective tables, and when the timer values are other than 0, the values are sequentially decremented and stored. If the timer value is 0, the timer is not updated.

  In the second start port effective period setting process (S314), the effective period of the second start port 12 is set. The second starting port 12 has a valid period during which a prize ball is paid out and a lottery relating to the second special symbol is executed by entering a game ball, and a prize ball is paid out and a second special ball is drawn even if a game ball enters. An invalid period during which the lottery related to the symbol is not executed is set. As will be described later, in the start port monitoring control process (S326), since the second start port winning monitoring process is not executed during the invalid period of the second start port 12, a game ball enters the second start port 12. Even so, the payout of prize balls and the lottery related to the second special symbol are not executed. The same applies to the case where the effective period and the invalid period are set for the first start port 11, the big winning port 20, the operating port 30, the general winning port 33, and the like. When the state of the normal symbol is “ordinary electric utility is in operation”, data indicating that the second start port 12 is in the effective period is stored in the second start port effective period flag. If the state of the normal symbol is not “operating the normal electric accessory”, if the value of the second start opening effective extension timer is not 0, the second start opening 12 is in the effective period in the second start opening effective period flag. If the value of the second start port effective extension timer is 0, data indicating that the second start port is in an invalid period is stored in the second start port effective period flag.

  In the winning monitoring process (S316), the passing of the game ball is inspected, and when the game ball passes the switch, the switch has no invalid period or is currently in the valid period, and the prize ball is paid out. If there is, the winning counter is updated. It also requests creation of a security output request to be output to an external terminal and transmission of a command.

  In prize ball control processing (S318), monitoring of data reception from the payout control board 155, command transmission request to the payout control board 155, command transmission to the payout control board 155, and inspection of received data from the payout control board 155 Are executed in order.

  In the normal symbol operation gate monitoring process (S320), when the passage of the game ball through the operation port 30 is monitored and it is determined that the game ball has passed through the operation port 30, the number of normal symbol fluctuations is less than the upper limit of 4 If it is, the number of holdings of the normal symbol is updated, and the random number related to the normal symbol is stored in the main RAM 291.

  In the normal symbol control process (S322), the state of the normal symbol is monitored, and if it is determined that the normal symbol control is being performed, the process related to the normal symbol display device 45 or the ordinary electric accessory 90 is executed. If the status of the normal symbol is “Normal symbol changing”, the normal symbol changing process is executed. If the normal symbol status is “Normal symbol stopped”, the normal symbol stop symbol displaying process is executed. If it is “operating in an accessory”, a process during operation of an ordinary electric accessory is executed, and if it is “under demonstration of an operation of an ordinary electric accessory”, a process during an end of demonstration of an ordinary electric accessory is executed. In normal symbol fluctuation processing, after changing the normal symbol, the fluctuation time is monitored, and if it is determined that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has ended, the fluctuation stop setting of the normal symbol is set and the normal symbol status is set to `` Normal Set to “Stopping symbols”. In the normal symbol stop symbol display processing, the normal symbol stop symbol display time is monitored, and when it is determined that the normal symbol stop symbol display time has ended, the normal symbol operation end setting corresponding to the result of the hit determination is executed. In the case of winning, set the state of the normal symbol to “Normal Electric Tool is in operation”, save the operation status of the normal electric tool opening extension function at the start of normal electric character operation, and start the normal electric character operation The operation setting of the ordinary electric utility solenoid 91 corresponding to the operation state of the normal electric accessory opening extension function at the time is executed. In the case of detachment, the normal symbol state is set to “normal symbol variation waiting”. In the processing during the operation of the ordinary electric accessory, when the winning of the winning opening relating to the ordinary electric accessory 90 of the game ball is monitored and it is determined that the winning number of the winning opening relating to the ordinary electric accessory 90 has reached the maximum winning number Performs the operation end setting of the ordinary electric accessory 90 and the setting of the second start opening effective extension time. When it is determined that the number of winnings in the winning opening relating to the ordinary electric accessory 90 has not reached the maximum winning number, the opening / closing time of the entrance of the winning opening relating to the ordinary electric accessory 90 is monitored. When the opening / closing of the entrance of the prize opening according to the above is performed and it is determined that the opening of the entrance of the series of ordinary electric accessories 90 has ended, the operation end setting of the ordinary electric actor 90 and the second start opening are valid Set the extension time. If it is determined that the opening / closing time of the entrance of the winning opening relating to the ordinary electric accessory 90 has not ended, the setting of opening / closing the entrance of the winning opening relating to the ordinary electric accessory 90 is not executed. In the normal electric actor operation end demonstration process, the operation end demonstration time of the normal electric accessory 90 is monitored, and when it is determined that the normal electric accessory 90 operation end demo time has ended, the state of the normal symbol is changed to “normal symbol”. Set to "Waiting for change".

  In the normal symbol variation start monitoring process (S324), the state of the normal symbol is monitored. Is determined to start. If it is determined that the normal symbol variation will be started, the normal symbol operation holding ball count is decremented, and the hit determination, determination of the stop symbol, setting of the variation symbol number of the normal symbol, and setting of the variation time of the normal symbol are executed. . Thereafter, the state of the normal symbol is set to “normal symbol changing”, and the area of the main RAM 291 used for normal symbol state setting, hit determination, and variation pattern determination is cleared.

  In the starting port monitoring control process (S326), the first starting port 11 winning and the second starting port 12 winning of the game ball are monitored. When the number of reserved balls for the first special symbol is less than 4, if the winning of the game ball is confirmed, the internal random number is acquired, and the value obtained by adding the value of the soft random number per special symbol to the acquired internal random number, It is stored in the buffer as a random number per special symbol used in jackpot determination. In addition, a design random number and a variation pattern random number are acquired and stored as random numbers related to the special design. When the reservation of the second special symbol is digested in preference to the reservation of the first special symbol, only renewal of the hold related to the winning is executed, but when the special symbol reservation order is the winning order, In addition to updating the hold related to the winning, updating the total number of holds and storing the winning order is executed. Next, in order to request a notice effect command corresponding to the random number memorized at the start opening prize, the state of the gaming machine is confirmed, and if it is determined that the command transmission period, the request for the advance notice effect, the request for the advance notice effect, the pattern notice The production requests are executed in order. Here, when (1) waiting for a hit and storing the random number related to the first special symbol while the probability variation function of the normal symbol is not activated, (2) waiting for a hit and the normal symbol When the random number related to the second special symbol is stored while the probability variation function is not activated, or (3) When the random number related to the second special symbol is stored during the big hit or the small hit The command transmission period is determined. Next, an effect command corresponding to the number of reserved balls for special symbols is requested. As a result, the sub-board 300 is notified that the number of reserved balls for special symbols has been updated. As described above, in the prefetching, the pre-determination information (pre-presence / absence determination information, pre-design determination information, pre-pattern determination information) and the number of reserved balls are transmitted as a set to the sub-board 300. In the above example, the main CPU 290 controls the transmission of the command for the pre-determination process. However, in another example, when there is a ball entering the starting port, the transmission is uniformly performed and prefetching is possible. The sub CPU 310 may make various situation determinations such as whether or not it is a period. Subsequently, when the value of the second start port effective period flag is inspected and the value of the second start port effective period flag is data indicating that the second start port 12 is in the effective period, the first start port winning prize is determined. As in the case, the second start opening winning monitoring process is executed. When the value of the second start port effective period flag is data indicating that the second start port 12 is in the invalid period, the second start port winning monitoring process is not executed. If the game ball winning is confirmed when the number of held balls is 0, the number of held balls is once changed from 0 to 1 and a control process related to the start of variation described later is executed. .

  In the special symbol control process (S328), the hit waiting state is inspected. If the special electric accessory is in operation, that is, during the big hit or the small hit, the special symbol control process is terminated. If the special electric accessory is not activated, the special symbol status is inspected. If it is "Waiting for special symbol variation", the special symbol control general-purpose process is terminated. If it is "Start variation", the special symbol variation is completed. The start process is executed. If the special symbol is changing, the special symbol changing process is executed. If the special symbol is stopped, the special symbol stop symbol displaying process is executed. In the special symbol variation start process, the selection number of the special symbol variation pattern is acquired based on the variation pattern random number, the variation time corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern number is determined, and the effect display is started on the sub-board 300. Requests additional symbol information, variation pattern, and character information commands, sets the special symbol state to “special symbol variation”, and clears the variation pattern determination area used to determine the special symbol variation pattern to zero. . In the special symbol fluctuation processing, after changing the special symbol, the fluctuation time is monitored, and if it is determined that the special symbol fluctuation time has ended, the special symbol change stop setting is made and the special symbol status is set to `` Special Set to “Stopping symbols”. In the special symbol stop symbol display processing, the special symbol stop symbol display time is monitored, and when it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time is ended, the special symbol operation end setting corresponding to the result of the hit determination is executed. In the case of a big hit, in order to terminate the operation of the special symbol, the special symbol state is set to “Special Symbol Fluctuation Waiting”, the number of times that the special electric accessory is activated continuously is set, and the probability of the special symbol Fluctuation function, special symbol variation time shortening function, normal symbol probability variation function, ordinary symbol variation time shortening function, and normal electric accessory opening extension function are deactivated, and the state of the gaming machine is prepared to open the big prize opening Set to the middle, and execute a hit start demonstration display time setting, a hit start demonstration effect command request, and a launch position designation effect command request. When the result of the hit determination is a small hit, it judges whether the special symbol's fluctuation time reduction function and the normal symbol's probability fluctuation function have ended, updates the fluctuation pattern selection state, requests a game state command, and In order to end the operation, the special symbol state is set to “special symbol fluctuation standby”, the gaming machine state is set to the small hit start demonstration, the hit start demonstration display time is set, and the hit start demonstration effect is set. A command request and a command request for a launch position designation effect are executed. If the result of the hit determination is out of date, the operation of the special symbol variation time reduction function and the normal symbol probability variation function is judged to be completed, the variation pattern selection state is updated, the game state command is requested, and the special symbol In order to end the operation, the state of the special symbol is set to “special symbol variation waiting”, and a command request for a launch position designation effect is executed.

  In the special electric accessory control process (S330), in order to execute the process related to the special electric accessory, the operating state of the condition device and the special electric accessory is inspected, and the condition device is operating or the special electric accessory is operating. If it is determined, the process related to the special electric accessory is executed. Depending on the operating state of the special electric accessory, the special prize opening opening preparation process, the special electric accessory operating process, the special prize opening closing process, the big hit end demonstration process, the small hit start demonstration process, the small hit special electric charge A process during operation, a process during closing of a small winning big prize opening, and a process during a small hit end demonstration are executed.

  In the big prize opening validity period setting process (S332), in order to save the result of the validity period judgment of the big prize opening 20, when the value of the big prize opening validity time is 0, the big prize opening validity period flag is a big prize. The invalid mouth period data is stored, and if it is other than 0, the big prize port validity period data is stored in the big prize mouth validity period flag.

  In the special symbol variation start monitoring control process (S334), the operating state of the special symbol is monitored to determine whether or not the special symbol is in a state where the variation can be started. When the digestion order of the reserved balls of the special symbol is the preferential digestion of the second special symbol, (1) the jackpot or the jackpot is not being hit, (2) the first special symbol is waiting for fluctuation, (3 ) When the second special symbol is waiting for variation, and (4) the special reserved symbol has a number other than 0, the special symbol can start to vary. Is determined. (5) In addition to the above (1) to (3), (5) the total number of reserved balls in the special symbol is other than 0, when the digestion order of the special symbols in the reserved ball is a winning order, (6) When the determination is consistent with the digestion order, that is, the winning order, it is determined that the special symbol can be started to change.

  When it is determined that the special symbol is in a state where the variation can be started, the number of reserved balls for operation of the special symbol is subtracted, and an effect command corresponding to the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is requested. Thereby, the sub board 300 is notified that the number of reserved balls of the special symbol has been updated.

  Next, a special symbol hit determination is executed. In the hit determination, it is determined whether a big hit, a small hit, or a loss is made based on a random number per special symbol, and the determination result is stored in a special symbol determination flag. Next, the design is determined. In the symbol determination, if the winning judgment is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined based on the symbol random number per special symbol, and if it is a small hit, the small hit symbol is determined. Is determined.

  If the result of the hit determination is a big hit, based on the value of the group determination number indicating the type of the winning symbol determined in the symbol determination process, the operation content of the probability variation function of the special symbol is determined. Set the gaming state after the big hit, such as the operation of the variable time shortening function and the easy-to-win state for normal symbols. Subsequently, settings such as the number of times that the special electric accessory is continuously operated and the content of the opening time of the big prize opening are executed. Subsequently, the content of the variation pattern selection state is set by selecting a variation pattern table to be referred to after the big hit is completed based on the result of the hit determination and the operation state of the probability variation function of the normal symbol. Subsequently, a start demonstration time and an end demonstration time are set with reference to a table selected based on the value of the group determination number indicating the gaming state and the type of winning symbol. Subsequently, the area of the main RAM 291 used for the hit determination and symbol determination is cleared, and the state of the special symbol is set to “change start”.

  If the hit judgment result is a small hit, select the fluctuation pattern table to be referred to after the small hit ends, set the contents of the fluctuation pattern selection state, set the start demo time and end demo time, The area of the main RAM 291 used for determination and symbol determination is cleared, and the state of the special symbol is set to “change start”. If the result of the hit determination is out of place, the area of the main RAM 291 used for the hit determination and symbol determination is cleared, and the state of the special symbol is set to “change start”.

  In the abnormality detection process (S336), the magnetic detection signal, the disconnection short circuit power supply abnormality detection signal, the radio wave detection signal, the door / frame open signal are inspected, and if there is a change in the error state, the error state is stored. The sub board 300 is requested to display an error state effect of the gaming machine. If there is no change in the error state, the error state storage and the error state effect display request are not executed.

  In the incoming ball passage time abnormality detection process (S338), in order to detect the incoming ball passage time abnormality, the continuous on time of each switch level is monitored, and the continuous on time (for example, incremented for each interrupt when the switch is on). If it is determined that the counter value) is an abnormal value, the setting of an abnormal ball passing time, a command transmission request, and a security output request to be output to an external terminal are sequentially executed. If it is determined that the continuous on-time is not abnormal, the security output request is not created.

  In the game state display process (S340), each display is required to request the display of the number of times that the special electric accessory is continuously operated, the error state, the number of the reserved balls for the normal symbol, and the number of the reserved balls for the special symbol. Create data.

  In the handle state signal inspection process (S342), in order to monitor the touch state of the handle, the handle state is inspected. Update, setting of a handle state monitoring timer, and a command transmission request for handle state effect are executed. As a result of the inspection, if it is determined that there is no change in the handle state, the setting of the handle state monitoring timer is executed. When the result of decrementing the value of the handle state monitoring timer is other than 0, it is determined that the timer is being subtracted, and the subsequent processing is not executed.

  In the LED output process (S344), a special symbol display, a normal symbol display, a special symbol operation hold ball number display, a normal symbol operation hold ball number display, a game state display, and a special electric accessory are continuously displayed. In order to execute the display of the number of times of operation, the display of the operation state of the special electric accessory when the accessory continuous operation device is not operated, the display of the classification and the display of the error, Run the output in order.

  In the launch control signal output process (S346), in order to output a signal for prohibiting / permitting the launch of the game ball, setting of the prohibition / permission of launch corresponding to the communication state with the payout control board 155 and disconnection short circuit power supply abnormality, and After obtaining the launch prohibition / permission data, the launch prohibition / permission signal is output.

  In the test signal output process (S348), a signal to be output to the test apparatus is created and output to the corresponding output port.

  In the solenoid output process (S350), in order to output the output data of the ordinary electric role solenoid 91 and the big prize opening solenoid 92, the acquisition of the output data of the normal electric combination solenoid 91, the acquisition of the output data of the big prize opening solenoid 92, and Output data is output. The operation flag and operation timer of each solenoid are acquired, and output data corresponding to the acquired solenoid operation flag and solenoid operation timer is acquired. Next, the solenoid operation timer is updated and output data is output to the solenoid output port.

  In the effect control command transmission process (S352), the presence / absence of a transmission request for a command to be transmitted to the sub-board 300 is inspected. Clear, acquire MODE data corresponding to the acquired command data, output MODE data, hold MODE data, acquire EVENT data corresponding to the acquired command data, and output EVENT data.

  In the external information output process (S354), a signal to be output to the external terminal is created, and the created signal is output to the external information output port.

  The random numbers used in the operation process of the main board 200 described above will be described in more detail. Random numbers used in the main board 200 mainly include random numbers per ordinary symbol and random numbers per ordinary symbol as random numbers related to normal symbols, and random numbers per special symbol (hard random numbers) as random numbers related to special symbols. There are soft random numbers per special symbol, random numbers per special symbol, and random numbers of fluctuation patterns. In addition, the initial value random number for the normal symbol, the initial value for the symbol for the special symbol, and the initial value for the symbol for the special symbol as random numbers for giving the initial value of the random number for the normal symbol, the random number for the special symbol, and the soft random number for the special symbol. There are random numbers and soft initial value random numbers per special symbol.

  The random number per normal symbol is updated in the initial value update type random number update process (S308) of the interrupt process, and is stored in a predetermined position of the main RAM 291. The random number per normal symbol is less than 4 which is the upper limit of the number of normal symbol fluctuations when it is determined in the normal symbol operation gate monitoring process (S320) of the interrupt process that the game ball has passed the operation port 30. In some cases, the data is acquired from a predetermined position in the main RAM 291 and stored in another area of the main RAM 291. The normal symbol random number is used for the hit determination and the determination of the stop symbol when it is determined in the normal symbol variation start monitoring process (S324) that the variation of the normal symbol is started.

  The normal symbol variation pattern random number takes a value of, for example, 0 to 232, is updated in various random number update processing (S306) of the interrupt processing, and is stored in a predetermined position of the main RAM 291. The normal symbol variation pattern random number is less than 4 which is the upper limit value of the number of normal symbol variations held when it is determined in the normal symbol activation gate monitoring process (S320) of the interrupt process that the game ball has passed the operation port 30. In this case, it is acquired from a predetermined position of the main RAM 291 and stored in another area of the main RAM 291. The normal symbol variation pattern random number is used for determining the variation pattern of the normal symbol when it is determined in the normal symbol variation start monitoring process (S324) that the variation of the normal symbol is started.

  The random number per special symbol is obtained when the winning of the game ball is confirmed when the number of pending action balls of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is less than 4 in the start port monitoring control process (S326) of the interrupt process. The built-in random number and the value of the soft random number per special symbol are acquired and added to each other, and stored in a predetermined position of the main RAM 291. The random number per special symbol is used to execute the big hit determination and the small hit determination in the special symbol fluctuation start monitoring control process (S334) of the interrupt process.

  The soft random number per special symbol is updated in the initial value update type random number update process (S308) of the interrupt process and stored in a predetermined position of the main RAM 291. The soft random number per special symbol is determined in the main RAM 291 when the winning of the game ball is confirmed when the number of reserved balls in the first special symbol or the second special symbol is less than 4 in the start port monitoring control process (S326). And is used to generate a random number per special symbol as described above.

  The symbol random number per special symbol takes a value of, for example, 0 to 999 (0 to 255 in the example of FIG. 7), and is updated in the initial value update type random number update process (S308) of the interrupt process. Stored. The symbol random number per special symbol is stored in the main RAM 291 when the winning of the game ball is confirmed when the number of reserved balls for operation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is less than 4 in the start port monitoring control process (S326). From the predetermined position and stored in another area of the main RAM 291. The symbol random number per special symbol is used to determine the big hit symbol when the hit determination is a big hit in the special symbol fluctuation start monitoring control process (S334) of the interrupt process.

  The variation pattern random number takes a value of, for example, 0 to 49999 (0 to 255 in the example of FIG. 8), is updated in various random number update processes (S306) of the interrupt process, and is stored in a predetermined position of the main RAM 291. The variation pattern random number is a predetermined value stored in the main RAM 291 when the winning of the game ball is confirmed when the number of reserved balls in the first special symbol or the second special symbol is less than 4 in the start port monitoring control process (S326). It is acquired from the position and stored in another area of the main RAM 291. The variation pattern random number is used to determine a special symbol variation pattern in the special symbol control process (S328) of the interrupt process.

  The initial value random number per ordinary symbol, the initial symbol random number per special symbol, and the soft initial value random number per special symbol have values in the same range as the random number per ordinary symbol, the random symbol per special symbol, and the soft random number per special symbol, respectively. The initial value random number update process (S208) of the main process (S120) and the initial value random number update process (S310) of the interrupt process are updated and stored in a predetermined position of the main RAM 291. The initial value random number per ordinary symbol, the initial symbol random number per special symbol, and the soft initial value random number per special symbol are the random number per ordinary symbol, the random symbol per special symbol, and the special initial random number update process (S308). When updating the soft random number per symbol, it is used as the initial value of each random number.

  Since the interrupt process is executed at regular intervals by timer interruption, various random number update processes (S306) and initial value update type random number update processes (S308) included in the interrupt process are also executed at regular intervals. The That is, the random number per ordinary symbol, the regular symbol variation pattern random number, the random number per special symbol, the soft random number per special symbol, the design random number per special symbol, and the variation pattern random number are updated at regular intervals. On the other hand, the main process (S120) is a period from the end of the interrupt process until the next timer interrupt is generated, that is, the time required for the interrupt process from a certain time measured by the timer. Repeated for the reduced time. Since the time required for the interrupt process varies depending on the gaming state and the like, the initial value random number update process (S208) in the main process (S120) includes various random number update processes (S306) and initial value update type random number update processes (S308). Unlike), it is not executed at regular intervals. Thereby, the initial value random number acquired when setting the initial value in the initial value update type random number update process (S308) can be made random every time.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing control start processing of the sub-board 300 in the pachinko gaming machine. When the control of the sub board 300 is started, the sub CPU 310 sets the stack pointer (S500), prohibits all interrupts until various initial settings are completed (S502), and sets the registers of the sub CPU 310 and initializes the ports. Initial setting related to hardware is executed (S504). The control program is read from the sub ROM 312 and arranged in the sub RAM 311. Among various variables in the control program, an initial value is set for a variable with an initial value, and zero-clear data is set for a variable without an initial value. Thus, the sub RAM 311 is initialized (S506). The interrupt processing in the sub-board 300 includes processing at power-on and reset processing when various abnormalities occur when the watchdog function is effective as interrupt processing executed with the highest priority. Next, as a priority level 7 interrupt process with the highest execution priority, there is a command process received from the main board 200. Next, as a priority level 3 interrupt process with the next highest priority, CPU runaway detection by the watchdog timer There is a reset process at the time. Next, priority level 2 interrupt processing includes processing related to commands transmitted to and received from the display CPU 320, and communication processing with a real-time clock is performed as priority level 1 interrupt processing with the lowest priority. And various device control processes such as lamps, solenoids, and motors. If interrupts related to the various processes described above occur at the same time, they are executed with priority from the highest priority preset for each interrupt type. Note that the processing shown in this figure includes the power-on processing that is the highest-priority level interrupt and reset processing when various abnormalities occur, and the reset processing that is performed when CPU runaway is detected, which is a priority-level 3 interrupt. Including.

  Interrupts (priority level 7) other than commands received from the main board 200 are prohibited (S510), and various error information used in the model is set from all the error information for all models stored in advance (S512). . All lamps such as the decoration lamp 111 are turned off (S514), the operation of the watchdog timer is started (S516), and the main process is executed (S518). Normally, the main process of S518 does not return to this flow, but when the process returns, the process shifts to sleep (low power consumption mode) (S520).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail the main process of S518 in FIG. In S506 of FIG. 16, in order to check whether the control program arranged in the sub-RAM 311 is correctly arranged in the main process of this figure, the start address for starting the check is acquired (S530). All interrupts are permitted (S532), and an initialization operation for devices such as motors and solenoids is executed (S534).

  If the setting is to use the watchdog timer, the watchdog timer is cleared (S536), the decoration symbol counter is updated so that the combination of the decoration symbol removal becomes a random combination (S540), and the input port of the sub CPU 310 Is monitored (S542). In addition, since S540 is a process in a method for determining an out-of-decoration symbol using a counter, in the case of a method for determining an out-of-decoration symbol using a lottery sheet that incorporates all symbol combinations to be out-of-sequence. Does not execute the process of S540. The process of determining an out-of-decoration symbol using the lottery sheet is executed when a command indicating a special symbol stop symbol is received from the main board 200 in S552 as described later. When various errors are detected by monitoring the error state, the error is notified (S544), processing corresponding to the input state of the effect button 109 is executed (S546), and a preliminary lottery is executed (S548). Note that the notice lottery in S548 is sent to the effect display control device 313 as early as possible, in particular, as a notice effect command that appears immediately after the start of symbol variation. The notice effect that appears immediately after the start of symbol variation is drawn in the previous loop. If there is an operation request for a device such as a real time clock, a lamp, a motor, or a solenoid, the operation is executed (S550), the command stored in the command buffer is analyzed (S552), and if the command analysis is immediately after, the process proceeds to S536. Return (Y in S554), if not immediately after command analysis (N in S554), the lottery soft random number is updated as a low-priority process that may be performed in the idle time (S556), and the process returns to S536. In S552, if the command to be analyzed indicates a variation pattern of a special symbol, the variation effect pattern of the decoration symbol is determined in the processing of S552. If the command to be analyzed indicates a special symbol stop symbol, a lottery sheet is selected. If the method is used to determine the out-of-decoration symbol, the stop symbol of the ornament symbol is determined in the process of S552.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process when a command is received from the main board 200. The main command received from the main board 200 is a priority level 7 interrupt command having the highest priority after the reset interrupt and error interrupt. The data received from the main board 200 is read to the input port, and when the same data is read twice consecutively, the data is confirmed as a new command (Y in S600), and the confirmed command is the first command. If it is (MODE data) (Y in S602), the first command is saved in the temporary storage area (S604). A hard random number is acquired for subsequent processing (S606), and the process returns to the original routine. Thus, by acquiring a hard random number each time a main command is interrupted from the main board 200, the randomness of the value is increased without causing periodicity in the acquisition timing of the random number. If the data read in S600 does not coincide twice (up to 5 times can be read), S602 is skipped and the process returns to the original routine (N in S600).

  If the confirmed command is not the first command but the second command in S602 (N in S602), if it can be confirmed that the first command has already been properly received (Y in S608), the command buffer (command data The command write pointer, which is the reading position in the ring buffer for), is acquired (S610), and the first command and the second command are stored in the command buffer (S612). The command data stored in the command buffer is analyzed in S552 of FIG. The command write pointer is updated (S614), the first command stored in the temporary storage area is cleared (S616), and the process returns to the original routine. If the first command has not been received in S608, S610 and subsequent steps are skipped (N in S608), and the process returns to the original routine.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process when a timer interrupt for effect display control occurs. This timer interrupt is a priority level 2 interrupt for transmitting a command related to effect display from the sub CPU 310 to the display CPU 320, and occurs at a cycle of 500 μs. In this interruption, the buffer is checked (S620). If there is command data for transmission in the buffer (Y in S622), the command data is read (S624) and transmitted to the display CPU 320 (S626). Note that the transmission of command data to the display CPU 320 attempts transmission up to three times at a predetermined time interval until the sub CPU 310 receives a command indicating that the display CPU 320 has normally received from the display CPU 320. After the transmission, the setting of the buffer read address is updated (S628), and the process returns to the original routine. If there is no data for transmission in the buffer (N in S622), the process returns to the original routine by skipping S624 and subsequent steps.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process when the sub CPU 310 receives a command from the display CPU 320. This interrupt is also a priority level 2 interrupt. The command received from the display CPU 320 by the sub CPU 310 is a command indicating that the command transmitted from the sub CPU 310 to the display CPU 320 has been normally received. When a command is received from the display CPU 320, the received command data is read (S630), the command is analyzed (S632), stored in the command buffer (S634), and the process returns to the original routine.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process when a timer interrupt for controlling various devices occurs. This timer interrupt is an interrupt for the lamp control of the decorative lamp 111, the solenoid and motor for driving the movable accessory 66, and the management control of various timers, and is generated at a cycle of 1 ms. Since priority level 1 is the lowest priority level interrupt, priority level 2 or higher interrupts are permitted (S640), a signal indicating input from the effect button 109, a signal indicating error detection, and a signal indicating power interruption Then, input / output of a port for inputting / outputting a drive signal to / from a control target device such as a motor or a solenoid is processed (S642). At this time, if a signal indicating power interruption is input, the process immediately proceeds to backup processing. Updates data related to device control, such as count processing based on the control pattern of devices such as motors and solenoids, and on / off control of a buffer for writing data to the port in S642 (S644), and a timer for measuring the timing of presentation Update (S646), update the timer for managing the effective input time of the effect button 109 (S648), and update the task control counter for lighting switch control of the decorative lamp 111, runaway monitoring control of the display CPU 320, etc. Thus, a 16 ms cycle is created (S650).

  The minimum unit for lighting switching control of the decoration lamp 111 is 16 ms. One frame of the image display control is 16 ms or 32 ms, and the integral multiple is set as the minimum unit of the lighting switching control of the decoration lamp 111, so that the lamp control and the image display control can be easily synchronized. In addition, for example, when counting a relatively long period of time such as error notification for 30 seconds, if a count of one interrupt (1 ms) period is used, the count value becomes longer than necessary, but 16 ms The count value can be shortened by setting the cycle count value.

  The task control includes 16 types of tasks from processing 0 to 15, one of which is lighting switching control of the decoration lamp 111 and two of which are runaway monitoring control of the display CPU 320. The lighting switching control of the decoration lamp 111 is performed once every 16 interrupts according to the count value of the task control counter, thereby realizing switching at a cycle of 16 ms. The runaway monitoring control of the display CPU 320 is assigned to, for example, processing 0 and processing 8, and when the count value of the task control counter is 0 and 8, that is, once every 8 interrupts, the toggle signal from the display CPU 320 is monitored (S652). By doing so, monitoring in a cycle of 8 ms is realized.

  The display CPU 320 outputs a toggle signal that is turned on and off for each frame. If this toggle signal does not change for the same period of 1600 ms, it is determined that the display CPU 320 is out of control, and the sub CPU 310 The display CPU 320 transmits a reset signal to the display CPU 320 and receives the reset signal, and executes the reset. Since the toggle signal is received from the display CPU 320 at a cycle of one frame (16 ms or 32 ms), monitoring is performed at a cycle of 8 ms shorter than that cycle. Finally, a timer for managing a relatively long error notification period such as an error notification for 30 seconds as described above is subtracted (S654), and the error notification ends when the timeout occurs.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation display process. When the second winning / failing lottery value is put on hold (Y in S700), the second winning / failing determining means 222 reads the second winning / failing lottery value to determine whether or not the second special symbol 52 is winning (S702), and the second winning / failing value is determined. The determination unit 222 determines the stop symbol of the second special symbol 52 (S704), the second variation pattern determination unit 232 determines the variation pattern of the second special symbol 52 (S706), and a variation start command is sent together with the determined result. It transmits to the sub board | substrate 300, and the symbol fluctuation | variation of the 2nd special symbol 52 is started (S716).

  If the second winning lottery value is not held (N in S700) and the first winning lottery value is held (Y in S708), the first winning / nothing lottery means 221 performs the first winning / nothing lottery. The value is read again to determine whether or not the first special symbol 51 is correct (S710), the first correctness determination unit 221 determines the stop symbol of the first special symbol 51 (S712), and the first variation pattern determination unit 231 is the first. The variation pattern of the first special symbol 51 is determined (S714), and a variation start command is transmitted to the sub-board 300 together with the determined result to start the variation of the symbol of the first special symbol 51 (S716). If the first winning / losing lottery value is not held, the processing from S710 to S722 is skipped (N in S708).

  The symbol variation display of the special symbol is processed (S718), S718 is repeated until the symbol display stop timing is reached after a predetermined variation time has passed (N in S720), and the symbol display is stopped after the predetermined variation time has elapsed. When the timing is reached (Y in S720), a variation stop command is transmitted to the sub-board 300, and the symbol variation being displayed is stopped at a predetermined stop symbol (S722), and the variation display of the special symbol is terminated. To do.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a process of decorative symbol variation display. The effect determining means 303 of the sub-board 300 receives the command indicating the change start and effect display contents from the main board 200 (S750), and stops the decorative symbol according to the received special symbol stop symbol, the variation pattern, and the determination result. A mode is determined (S752), and a variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern is determined (S754). Here, when the sign setting is turned on by the pre-determination (Y in S756), the already determined variable effect pattern includes a specific effect content that should avoid the superimposed display with the notice effect. If it is not (S758 N) and the symbol change is not triggered by the precursor setting turned on (N in S760), a setting to display a predetermined notice effect is executed (S764), and the precursor setting is If it is a symbol variation that is turned on (Y in S760), the precursor setting is turned off (S762). When the sign setting is not on (N in S756) or when the specific effect content is included in the variation effect pattern (Y in S758), the processing from S760 to S764 is skipped.

  After that, the decorative design variation effect display is started (S766), the decorative symbol variation effect display processing (S768), the notice effect display processing is executed (S770), and the variation stop command is received from the main board 200. S768 and S770 are repeated (N in S772), and when the change stop command is received (Y in S772), the design change display is stopped by stopping the decorative design in the stop mode determined in S752 (S774). ), The decorative effect variation effect is terminated (S776).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a special game process. First, the effect display control means 305 starts special game effect processing (S800), and the opening / closing control means 275 opens the special winning opening 20 (S802). If the predetermined opening time has not elapsed (N in S804) and the number of balls entered into the grand prize opening 20 has not reached nine or more, the process returns to S804 (N in S806), and whether the predetermined opening time has elapsed ( If the opening time has not elapsed (N in S804), but the number of balls entered into the big prize opening 20 has reached nine or more (Y in S806), the opening / closing control means 275 has a big prize opening. 20 is closed (S810).

  If the unit game has not reached the final round (N in S810), 1 is added to the number of rounds and the process returns to S802 (S812). If the unit game has reached the final round (Y in S810), the effect display The control means 305 terminates the special game effect processing (S814), the special game control means 260 terminates the special game (S816), and starts the execution of the specific game, that is, the probability change, the short time, the easy-to-enter state (S818). ).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the small hit game process. In the small hit game, a unit game that is executed only once is started (S819), the special winning opening 20 is opened (S820), and the opening is continued until a predetermined opening time elapses (N in S822). If the time has elapsed (Y in S822), the special prize opening 20 is closed (S824), and if opening / closing for the set number of times has not been completed (N in S826), 1 is added to the number of opening / closing and the process returns to S820. (S828) If the opening / closing for the set number of times has been completed (Y in S826), the small hit game is terminated.

  In the base technology, the number of big hits in the second game is generally larger than the big hits in the first game, that is, the second game is one big hit than the first game. In other examples, the first game may be designed to have a higher expected winning ball value than the second game. However, the first game and the second game may be designed so that the expected prize-ball acquisition values are substantially equal. In the latter case, the average number of unit games included in the special game executed in the first game and the special game executed in the second game may be designed to be equal. For example, in the first game, a special game in which a unit game is executed 10 times with a probability of 100% is executed, and in the second game, a special game in which a unit game is executed 4 times with a probability of 50%. However, a special game in which a unit game is executed 16 times with a probability of 50% may be executed. In any case, when a special area is provided in the special winning opening, and a game ball that has entered the special winning opening enters the specific area or passes through the specific area, in the normal game after the end of the special game A specific game such as a probability change state may be implemented. In this case, the special game executed when the big game is won in the second game is easier to enter the specific area than the special game executed when the big game is won in the first game. The probability that the normal game in the probability variation state is executed after the end of the special game is high may be configured. For example, there is a first hit in which a special game that makes entering a specific area relatively difficult is executed and a second hit in which a special game that makes entering a specific area relatively easy is executed. It is also possible that the second game is more likely to win the second game than the first game. Alternatively, the probability of winning second in the first game may be less than 100%, but the probability of winning second in the second game may be 100%.

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Hereinafter, a characteristic configuration of the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of start winning holes, a plurality of special symbol display devices, and a plurality of holding lamps. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first winning lottery or the second winning lottery is executed, and when the determination result of the lottery becomes a big win, A special game in which the big prize opening 21) is repeatedly opened is started. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first winning / losing lottery or the second winning / losing lottery is a predetermined result called “small hit”, the big winning opening (second large winning opening 22 described later) is opened for a short time. A small hit game is executed. This small hit game is distinguished from “big hit” because it has only one unit game that is repeated multiple times in the case of a big hit. When a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 22 enters a specific area called “V zone” in the second big prize opening 22 (also referred to as “V entry”), The special game in which the first grand prize winning opening 21 is opened is executed. Therefore, the small hit game has substantially the same operation as the conventional second type pachinko game.

  When the special game is finished, the game shifts to a specific game called a so-called variable time reduction game (hereinafter referred to as “time saving”) with a predetermined probability. Time saving continues after the special game is over until the number of times the special symbol fluctuates reaches a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as “the number of continuations”). The time reduction of this embodiment is not only the special symbol variation time shortening function, but also the two functions of extending the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory and shortening the variation time of the ordinary symbol, to enter the second start winning opening. It shall include an easy-to-enter state that increases the ease of the ball. Further, as will be described later, in the winning lottery triggered by entering the second start winning opening, the probability of determining a small hit is set high. As a result, during the short time, a small hit is likely to occur when entering the second starting prize opening, and a big hit that develops from a small hit (also called “small hit development big hit” or “small hit V”). The possibility of occurrence is also increased.

  As a result of such a configuration, in the normal game in the normal state, it is not easy to enter the second start winning opening, so first enter the first starting winning opening to generate a special game, and temporarily shift to a short time Let In addition, the game is aimed at continuation of the jackpot development big hit by acquiring the jackpot development big hit in the time saving and continuing the time saving even after the end of the special game.

  The first start winning opening is provided at a position where it is possible to enter or easily enter by left-handed, and the player first performs a first game for entering the first starting winning-port by left-handed. The second start winning opening is provided at a position where it is possible to enter the ball by right-handed or easy to enter, and during the short time, a second game is performed in which the player enters the second starting winning opening by right-handing. The second big winning opening is provided at a position where it is possible to enter or easily enter by making a right hit, and when a small hit is made, a small hit game aiming at entering a specific area by making a right hit is performed.

  While the small hit game is being executed, the special character effect is executed as the small hit game effect. First, the effect display device provided in the approximate center of the game area is configured by a transparent display, and by transmitting at least part of the image display area, from the front of the game machine to the back of the screen (ie, behind or behind the effect display device) ) To be visible. The transparent display may be a liquid crystal display device called “transmission liquid crystal” or an organic EL display device without a backlight, and is switched between a transmissive state and a non-transmissive state by controlling the transparency of the screen. Can do. An “effect area” including a “game ball rolling area” for rolling the effect ball is provided behind the effect display device, and after the effect ball is rolled in the game ball rolling area, the effect ball becomes a rotating body. A “special-effects effect” is executed that suggests a high expectation level for a small hitting development big hit depending on whether or not the predetermined passing hole is provided. The “directing ball” used for the special character effect is not a game ball fired by the player, and the passing of the predetermined passing hole of the directing ball is different from the passing of a specific area which is a condition for promotion to a big hit, but V input It is possible to produce an effect that enhances the fun of the small hit game by adopting an effect configuration as a pseudo second-class pachinko game that simulates whether or not to play a ball. Actually, a game ball is placed in the second big prize opening that is opened during the execution of the small hit game and special role effect, and when the entered game ball passes a specific area, Then special game is executed. Hereinafter, a particularly characteristic configuration in the present embodiment will be described.

1. Timing Determination Procedure for Transparent Display Transmission Control In the sub-board 300, the display content on the effect display device is controlled by the effect display control means 305 based on the determination by the effect determination means 303 in FIG. Control display content. In FIG. 11, based on the determination by the sub CPU 310 also called “sub-main”, the effect display control device 313, also called “sub-sub”, controls the display content of the effect display device. On the other hand, at which timing the effect display device is transmitted and at which timing the non-transparent state is returned is controlled by the effect determining means 303 or the sub CPU 310. For example, when the design variation display is started by the control of the production display control means 305 or the production display control device 313, the variation is terminated through the design variation, and the production display device is to be transmitted at the timing when the stop symbol is determined by the small hit design. The control of will be described.

  In the case of the conventional method, the time from the start of the change of the symbol to the end of the change until the stop symbol is determined as the small hit symbol is also measured by the timer in the sub CPU 310, and when the predetermined time is reached, the transmission of the effect display device is performed. There was a need to control. In this embodiment, at the timing when the effect display control device 313 actually confirms and displays the small hit symbol, information indicating that fact is transmitted to the sub CPU 310, and the sub CPU 310 controls the transparency of the effect display device based on the information. Control. In this way, when executing a predetermined effect, the effect display control device 313 transmits information indicating the timing to the sub CPU 310 at the timing when the display state of the effect display device actually becomes the predetermined state, and the sub CPU 310 transmits the information. A predetermined effect is executed upon receiving the information. By setting it as such a specification, when performing the predetermined effect linked with the display content of the effect display device, the predetermined effect can be executed at a more accurate timing based on the actual display state of the effect display device. . Further, since it is not necessary to simulate the process until the sub CPU 310 reaches the same situation by measuring the time until the predetermined display state scheduled in the effect display device with a timer, the program is simplified. Development efficiency can be improved. In particular, the development of the production display and the development of the overall production process are often carried out separately, and if the development of the production display wants to change the display timing, it is done on the development side of the other production processes linked to this. It is no longer necessary to correct the simulation of the presentation effect that has been performed, and the development efficiency can be promoted. Even if a slight delay occurs due to some cause in the actual display processing on the side of the effect display device, the subsequent effect is advanced by the transmission of information to the sub CPU 310 based on the actual display state, so the delay is absorbed. can do. Normal effect display control is in a master-slave relationship in which the sub CPU 310 transmits a command to the effect display control device 313. However, the effect display control device 313 temporarily transmits a signal indicating timing to the sub CPU 310 according to the display state. By reversing the master-slave relationship, more efficient and accurate control can be realized. With recent improvements in communication accuracy on or between substrates, more accurate control based on the timing signal from such an effect display control device 313 has become possible.

For example, the ball game machine of this aspect is based on a game board in which a game area is formed and a lottery value for determining whether or not to shift to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game. NG determination means for executing the NG determination, special game control means for executing a special game when the result of the NG determination is a big hit, an effect display device for displaying the effect contents, and an image display area of the effect display device Effect determining means for determining effect contents including the content to be displayed on the display, and effect display control means for causing the effect display device to display the effect contents determined by the effect determining means. The determination unit and the special game control unit are provided in the main control unit that controls the game operation, and the effect determination unit and the effect display control unit are provided in the sub-control unit that controls the game effect operation. As described above, when the effect determining means determines that the predetermined effect is to be executed at a predetermined execution timing at which the display state of the effect display device is in the predetermined state, the effect display control means is that the display state of the effect display device is actually Information indicating the execution timing is transmitted to the effect determination means at the timing when the predetermined state is reached, and the effect determination means executes the predetermined effect upon receiving information indicating the execution timing from the effect display control means.
In the effect display device, at least a part of the image display area where the effect content is displayed can be transmitted by the control by the effect determining means, and when it is transmitted, the effect by a predetermined effect device provided behind the effect display device As the content of the effect, the control of transmitting at least a part of the image display area in the effect display device and the effect by the effect device can be executed at a predetermined execution timing when the display state of the effect display device becomes the predetermined state. When it is determined by the effect determining means, the effect display controlling means transmits information indicating the execution timing to the effect determining means at the timing when the display state of the effect display device is actually in the predetermined state. When the information indicating the execution timing is received from the display control means, the image display area in the effect display device is small. And also it may perform an effect by the effect device and a control for transmitting a part.

2. A combination of special effects production through partial transmission and production display of non-transparent part The production display device, which is a transparent display, has a "non-transparent state" where the production image is displayed and a "transparent state" where the back is visualized. It is controlled so that it can be switched independently for each divided area. For example, it is possible to display a predetermined effect image in the other areas while transmitting only a part of the area of the display screen. In addition, the transparency of the effect display device can be adjusted not only on and off, but also the intermediate transparency can be finely adjusted. In the special effect effect in the small hit game effect, only a part of the image display area of the effect display device is transmitted, and the non-transparent part is divided into areas so that some effect display can be performed. Therefore, in addition to being able to continue displaying the necessary items for the production in the non-transparent part, and when it is necessary to display the design variation production in parallel with the special actor production, the alternative design described in the base technology is shown in the non-transparent part. It can also be displayed in a variable manner. Also, even if the transmission of the effect display device cannot be terminated unintentionally due to some trouble, by securing a non-transparent part in part, the non-transparent part can be used to produce an effect display. Continuation can be guaranteed. Also, for example, while ensuring the visibility of the production sphere during the production of special actors, the production image is displayed within a range that does not impair the visibility, or part of the production sphere is made opaque so that it is temporarily hidden. Variations in the small hit game effect can be enhanced by displaying the effect image. Also, by providing a special process that allows special effects to be performed in parallel on the back where the specific effects are displayed, and that the display screen is made transparent during the execution of the effects. It is also possible to increase the interest of small hit game production.

  For example, the ball game machine of this aspect is based on a game board in which a game area is formed and a lottery value for determining whether or not to shift to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game. At least a part of the image display area in which the content of the effect is displayed is transmitted by the control, the determination unit for executing the determination, the special game control unit for executing the special game when the determination result is a big hit. An effect display device that is possible, an effect device that is provided behind the effect display device and visualized when at least a part of the image display area of the effect display device is controlled to be transmitted, and an image display area of the effect display device. Effect determining means for determining effect contents including contents to be displayed and effect display control means for causing the effect display device to display the effect contents determined by the effect determining means. The determination unit and the special game control unit are provided in the main control unit that controls the game operation, and the effect determination unit and the effect display control unit are provided in the sub-control unit that controls the game effect operation. As a result, it is determined by the effect determining means that the control to transmit a part of the image display area in the effect display device and the effect by the effect device are executed at a predetermined execution timing when the display state of the effect display device becomes the predetermined state. In this case, the effect display control means transmits information indicating the execution timing to the effect determination means at the timing when the display state of the effect display device actually becomes the predetermined state, and the effect determination means receives the execution timing from the effect display control means. In response to receipt of the information to be displayed, control is performed to transmit a part of the image display area in the effect display device, and through the transmitted part Converting mechanism to perform an effect by performance apparatus to be visualized, to execute display control of effect contents to be displayed on the image display area other than the portion that is transmitted through the effect display control means.

3. In the special role effect, regardless of whether or not the big hit is developed, the ball is thrown at the same timing. The rotating body used for the special feature effect develops a big hole and a big hit suggesting that the big hit from the small hit is likely to develop. Passing holes that indicate that the possibility is low are provided, and the production ball suggests the possibility of jackpot development depending on which passing hole it passes. Which of the multiple through holes provided in the rotating body is a through hole that suggests the development of a big hit (hereinafter referred to as “atari hole”) is clearly indicated on the appearance, and the rotational speed of the rotating body is Because it is constant, due to the relationship between the timing of the production ball and the rotation position of the hit hole at that time, the player knows the high possibility that the production ball will pass through the hole. There is a fear. In the present embodiment, in order not to let the player grasp the high possibility of passing through the hitting hole only by the positional relationship between the stage ball insertion timing and the hitting hole, a passing hole that should not be passed by a predetermined interference member is provided. It is possible to cause the effect ball to pass through the passage hole that interferes and that is desired to pass in the effect. As a result, in the case of an effect in which the effect ball is allowed to pass through the hole, and in the case of an effect that does not pass the effect ball, the timing of the effect ball can be made the same as the position of the hit hole at that time. It is possible to make the timing of throwing the effect ball constant during the period. Thereby, a player's expectation can be continued until an effect ball actually passes through one of the passage holes. Since the interference member is formed of a transparent synthetic resin member such as an acrylic member and is provided behind the transparent display, the visibility of the interference member through the screen transmitted through the transparent display is insufficient, It is difficult to see. Therefore, the passage hole of the rotating body that can be seen through the screen that has been transmitted is not sufficiently visible whether or not the interference member is interfering with the interference member, so that the player does not grasp which passage hole is being interfered with. You can keep the fun of the production.

For example, a bullet ball game machine of this aspect is provided with a game board in which a game area is formed, a start winning opening provided at a predetermined position in the game area, and when a game ball enters the lottery, and the result of the lottery, A rolling medium that is an effect medium for suggesting whether or not the state of the game can be shifted to a predetermined state by the rolling mode, and a region where the rolling medium rolls from the game region An effect area that is a separated area and a mechanism that is rotatably provided in the effect area, and a plurality of passage holes through which the rolling medium can pass are provided along the rotation direction and are included in the plurality of passage holes. A rotating body mechanism that suggests whether or not the rolling medium can be shifted to a predetermined state depending on whether the rolling medium passes through the first passage hole or the other second passage hole, and a member provided in the effect area And depending on the positional relationship between the member and the rotating mechanism An interference member capable of interfering with at least one of the plurality of passage holes so that one of the first passage hole and the second passage hole is in a passable state and the other is in a difficult passage state; Effect determining means for determining based on whether or not the content of the effect using the motion start, the operation of the rotating body mechanism and the operation of the interference member can be shifted to a predetermined state, and the rolling medium according to the determination by the effect determining means. And an accessory control means for controlling the movement start, the operation of the rotating body mechanism, and the operation of the interference member. The effect determining means determines the relationship between the operation of the interference member and the operation of the rotating body mechanism depending on whether or not the transition to the predetermined state can be performed as the content of the rendering, regardless of whether or not the transition to the predetermined state is possible. Rolling of the rolling medium is started at substantially the same timing.
The “rolling medium” is a rollable medium such as a game ball or a production ball having the same size and shape as the game ball, or a game medal or a production medal having the same size and shape as the game medal. It may be. “Whether or not it is possible to shift to a predetermined state” is assumed in various ways. For example, it may be whether or not a small hit can develop into a big hit, or there may be other gaming benefits or performance benefits. It may be whether or not it can occur. The "interference member" can form a state that interferes with a passage hole that is desired to be unable to pass in a certain scene, and can form a state that interferes with front and rear or adjacent passage holes that are desired to be allowed to pass in another situation. It may be a member that can satisfy these multiple interference states only by adjusting the positional relationship with the rotating body.
The interference member is provided in the effect area so that the rotating body mechanism and the rotating shaft are aligned, and can be rotated in synchronization with the rotating body mechanism, and the first is determined by the relationship between the rotating position and the rotating position of the rotating body mechanism. One of the passage hole and the second passage hole is allowed to pass, and the other is in a difficult passage state, and can interfere with at least one of the plurality of passage holes. By temporarily changing the rotation speed of the mechanism and the rotation speed of the interference member to the same speed, one of the first passage hole and the second passage hole can pass, and the other is difficult to pass. It may be controlled to be in a state, and rolling of the rolling medium may be started.

4). Transparency condition of transparent display In special role effect production, a production ball different from the game ball fired in the game area is used. For example, the special effect production is repeatedly executed by circulating the same production ball in the rolling area. The Therefore, if the effect ball is not prepared at a predetermined start position at the timing when the special character effect should start, or if the effect ball remains in the middle of the rolling area, the transparent display screen is transmitted. Then, the special character effect is not properly executed, which may cause a problem in the production. In addition, there is no possibility that a trouble such as a production ball is clogged in the rolling area or the rotating body mechanism in the middle of special effect production. Therefore, even if it is a case where a special bonus effect is to be executed due to a small hit, if a predetermined start condition is not satisfied, an effect for causing the effect display device to display a predetermined effect process as an alternative to the special bonus effect Can be executed. In addition, even after the start of transmission of the effect display device, if a malfunction occurs in an accessory in the effect area, the control is performed to return the image display area that has been transmitted to the non-transparent state and display a predetermined effect. do. Alternatively, when it is difficult to return the transmitted image display area to the non-transmitted state due to the defect, control is performed to continue the effect using the non-transmitted image display area. Thereby, even if some trouble occurs in the effect area, an appropriate effect is executed.

  For example, the ball game machine of this aspect is provided with a game board in which a game area is formed, a start winning opening provided at a predetermined position in the game area, and when the game ball enters the lottery, and the contents of the effect are displayed. In order to suggest the effect that the at least part of the displayed image display area can be transmitted by the control, and whether or not the game state can be shifted to the predetermined state as a result of the lottery by the rolling mode A rolling medium that is a medium for the production, and an area in which the rolling medium rolls and is separated from the game area and is provided behind the presentation display device, and at least a part of the image display area of the presentation display device The effect area visualized when the transmission is controlled, and a mechanism rotatably provided in the effect area, and a plurality of passage holes through which the rolling medium can pass are provided along the rotation direction and Included in the passage hole A rotating body mechanism that suggests whether or not the rolling medium can be shifted to a predetermined state depending on whether the rolling medium passes through the first passing hole or the other second passing hole, and a member provided in the effect area Of the plurality of passage holes, one of the first passage hole and the second passage hole is in a passable state and the other is in a difficult passage state depending on the positional relationship between the member and the rotating body mechanism. The interference member that can interfere with at least one of them and the content of the effect including the content to be displayed in the image display area of the effect display device are determined, and the rolling medium starts rolling, the operation of the rotating body mechanism, and the operation of the interference member. Effect determining means for determining based on whether or not the content of the effect that has been made can be transferred to a predetermined state, effect display control means for displaying the effect content determined by the effect determining means on the effect display device, and determination by the effect determining means According to It includes a character object control means for controlling the operations of the interference member rolling start of the dynamic media and the rotor mechanism. The effect determining means performs control to transmit the effect display device when executing the effect of rolling the rolling medium, and if it is determined that the predetermined condition including the condition related to the control state by the accessory control means is not satisfied, the effect is determined. The display device is set in a non-transparent state, and the effect display device displays contents that are substituted for the effect by the rolling medium.

  Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the above-described base technology with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 26 shows a basic structure on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine 500 is different from the above-mentioned premise technology in that it includes a first grand prize port 21 and a second grand prize port 22 as a grand prize port. The first big winning opening 21 is a big winning opening that functions in the same manner as the above-mentioned big winning opening 20, and when the first special symbol 51 or the second special symbol 52 stops in a predetermined manner, This is a horizontal rectangular winning opening that is open. The first grand prize winning port 21 is provided at the upper right position of the out port 34. The first big prize opening 21 includes a first big prize detection device 26 for detecting the entry of a game ball and a first big prize opening solenoid 93 for opening and closing the first big prize opening 21. The first grand prize detection device 26 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first big prize opening 21 and generates first grand prize opening prize information indicating the entry at the time of entry.

  On the other hand, the second big winning opening 22 is provided as a big winning opening corresponding to the small hit game, and is opened by occurrence of the small hit. The second big prize opening 22 includes a second big prize detection device 27 for detecting the entry of a game ball, and a second big prize opening solenoid 94 for opening and closing the lid of the second big prize opening 22. . The second grand prize winning detection device 27 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second big prize winning opening 22, and generates second grand prize winning prize information indicating the winning at the time of winning. When the first special symbol 51 or the second special symbol 52 stops in a predetermined small hit state, the second big winning opening 22 is opened as “small hit”. The second big prize opening 22 is provided in the right passage of the center decoration 64 and is attached to the right position of the lower right display area of the effect display device 560. When the so-called right hit is made so that the firing intensity is almost maximized when the second big winning opening 22 is released during the small hit game, the game ball is entered with a very high probability. The second big prize detection device 27 is provided inside the second big prize opening 22.

  The second big prize opening 22 is box-shaped and has a front shape that is a trapezoid or a parallelogram so that the right end is higher than the left end. For this reason, when a game ball is placed on the upper surface of the box-shaped second big prize opening 22, it rolls by gravity from right to left. A slide-type lid is provided on the upper surface, and when the lid slides and the opening is exposed, all of the game balls flowing from right to left almost surely fall into the opening and enter the second grand prize opening 22. Become a sphere. On the contrary, while the opening is closed with the slide type lid, the game ball rolls and passes over the lid, and between the center ornament 64 located on the left side of the second big prize opening 22. The game ball is guided to the second operation port 32, the second start port 12, or the first big winning port 21 through the passage. Between the second grand prize winning port 22 and the outer periphery of the game area, close contact is made so that the game ball cannot pass or a member is provided. Be guided to. When the second big prize opening 22 is closed, the game ball rolling on the second big prize opening 22 is designed to fall downward from the passage on the left side immediately.

  When a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 22 and is detected by the second big prize detection device 27, a prize ball is awarded as a prize to the big prize opening. A specific area is further provided inside the second big prize opening 22. A distribution mechanism (not shown in the figure) for distributing game balls to either the specific area or the non-specific area is provided inside the second grand prize winning port 22. When entering a specific area is detected, a decision is made to shift to a special game. If no entry into the specific area is detected, the game returns to the normal game after the small hit game ends.

  In the present embodiment, the second large winning opening 22 and the distribution mechanism function as a “variable pitching device”. Here, the variable pitching device is a device that can be operated so as to change to a pitchable state, and is a device in which a specific area is provided in the internal space. In the present embodiment, the second large winning opening 22 is operated so as to be able to enter the ball, and it is possible to enter the specific region only when the distribution mechanism is operated to guide the specific region. Is done. In the modified example, the distribution mechanism may not be provided, and the second grand prize opening 22 may be configured to function as a variable pitching device. What are the second big prize opening 22 and the distribution mechanism? The variable pitching device may be configured by another different movable member.

  In the special game according to the present embodiment, the first special game that is executed when the symbol at the time of stoppage is a big hit, and the small hit is developed into a big hit after the symbol at the time of stoppage is a small hit. And a second special game that is executed at the opportunity. The first special game is the same as the special game shown in the base technology described above.

  The second special game is executed in response to the passage of a specific area in the small hit game (V entering). When the first special symbol 51 or the second special symbol 52 is stopped in a predetermined small hit mode, the game shifts to a small hit game constituted by one unit game, and the opening / closing operation of the second big prize opening 22 is executed. Is done. In one unit game constituting the small hit game, the second big prize opening 22 is opened for about 1.7 seconds, which is a time shorter than a predetermined reference time (for example, 1.8 seconds). More specifically, in one unit game constituting the small hit game, the second big prize opening 22 is opened and closed a plurality of times so that the total opening time is less than a predetermined reference time.

  If the player enters a specific area provided inside the second big winning opening 22 during the small hit game, the development from the small hit to the big win is confirmed, and the second special game is executed. In the second special game, as in the first special game described above, the first grand prize opening 21 is opened, and after the opening lasts for about 30 seconds, which is a predetermined reference time or more, or nine or more game balls are It is closed once after entering. After the opening / closing of the first big prize opening 21 or the unit game is repeated a predetermined number of times, for example, 5 times or 15 times, the second special game is ended. Therefore, when the second special game is executed, after the second big prize opening 22 is opened, the first big prize opening 21 is opened a plurality of times.

  A state display lamp 502 for indicating the gaming state of the gaming machine 500 is provided at the lower right position outside the gaming area 81. The status display lamp 502 includes, for example, two lamps. The first lamp indicates whether or not the time-short state is set, and the second lamp indicates whether or not the game state is to be right-handed. The first lamp is turned on when the normal game is in the short-time state, and is turned off when the normal game is in the normal state. The second lamp is turned on when the game is to be right-handed, that is, when the player is in the short-time state, the small hit game state, or the special game state, and is turned off when the player is in the normal state. Therefore, the second lamp of the status display lamp 502 functions as a so-called “right-handed display light”, and displays whether or not the game state should be right-handed in a certain display mode.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of the second grand prize opening 22, and particularly shows the configuration of the lower region 520 of the second big prize opening 22. The slide plate 510 opens and closes the entrance of the second grand prize port 22 according to the control of the second grand prize port solenoid 94. The second big prize opening solenoid 94 controls the slide plate 510 to be in an open state, and operates the slide plate 510 so as to open the entrance of the second big prize opening 22, so that a game is made inside the second big prize opening 22. The ball is ready to flow. The second big prize opening solenoid 94 controls the slide plate 510 to a closed state, and operates the slide plate 510 so as to close the entrance of the second big prize opening 22, thereby playing a game inside the second big prize opening 22. The ball cannot enter. The game balls that have entered the second grand prize winning port 22 once flow in the left direction, and flow into the lower region 520 of the second big prize winning port 22 from the passing port 518 through which each ball can pass. The second grand prize detection device 27 detects a game ball entering the second grand prize opening 22 and specifically detects a game ball that has passed through the passage opening 518 and dropped into the lower area 520.

  A discharge path 528 is provided in the lower region 520 of the second big prize opening 22. The discharge path 528 is a path for discharging the game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning port 22 to the outside of the second big prize winning port 22, and is typically for discharging to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 500. This is the route. In the lower region 520, a specific region opening / closing device 522 is provided in the middle of the flow path from the passage port 518 to the discharge path 528. The specific area that is a condition for shifting to the second special game corresponds to an area below the specific area opening / closing device 522, and can be passed when the specific area opening / closing device 522 is opened, and the specific area opening / closing device 522 is closed. If it is, it will be impossible to pass.

  The specific area opening / closing device 522 operates to switch between an open state that allows passage to the specific area and a closed state that disables passage to the specific area. The specific area opening / closing device 522 has a slide member or a valve member that operates according to the control of the specific area opening / closing solenoid 524. The specific area opening / closing device 522 operates so as to open the flow path to the specific area, thereby allowing the game ball to pass to the specific area, and operates to close the flow path to the specific area. As a result, the game ball enters a closed state in which it is impossible to pass the game ball to the specific area. The specific area passage detection device 526 is provided below the specific area opening / closing device 522 and detects the passage of the game ball in the specific area. The specific area passage detection device 526 generates specific area passage information indicating the passage when a game ball passes through the specific area.

  The specific area opening / closing device 522 operates so as to repeat the open state and the closed state at a constant cycle, for example, operates so as to repeat an open period of about 10 seconds and a closed period of about 50 seconds. When the opening period of the specific area opening / closing device 522 corresponds to the opening timing of the second big prize opening 22, that is, the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 22 with the slide plate 510 opened is opened and closed in the specific area When the specific area opening / closing device 522 is opened at the timing of rolling to the position of the device 522, the specific area can be substantially passed. On the other hand, when the opening period of the specific area opening / closing device 522 does not correspond to the opening timing of the second big prize opening 22, that is, the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 22 with the slide plate 510 opened is specified. When the specific area opening / closing device 522 is closed at the timing of rolling to the position of the area opening / closing device 522, the passage through the specific area is substantially impossible. In the present embodiment, by changing the opening timing of the second big prize opening 22 according to the type of the small hit, the first small hit game that can substantially pass through the specific area and the pass through the specific area are substantially The operation timing of the slide plate 510 is controlled so that one of the second small hit games that cannot be performed is executed. As a modification, by changing the opening timing of the specific area opening / closing device 522 according to the type of the small hit, the first small hit game that can substantially pass the specific area and the specific area passing substantially The operation timing of the specific area opening / closing device 522 may be controlled so that one of the impossible second small hit games is executed.

  The appearance of the second major winning opening 22 is configured such that the opening situation of the specific area and the state of entering the specific area are visible or easy to see from the player. For example, a structure indicating a mark such as “V” is installed in the vicinity of the specific area, and configured so that the specific area is provided in the appearance. More specifically, the front surface of the second major winning opening 22 and at least the front surface in the vicinity of the specific region (for example, the lower region 520) is formed of a highly permeable member or a transparent member. In the modified example, by forming the front surface of the lower region 520 with a member having low permeability or non-permeability, the opening situation of the specific area and the entering situation to the specific area cannot be visually recognized by the player. You may comprise so that visual recognition may become difficult.

  FIG. 28 is a front view showing the configuration of the special accessory effect device 530. The special accessory effect device 530 executes “special effect effect” in which an effect ball, which is a rolling medium, rolls in an effect region 535 provided behind an effect display device 560 formed of a transparent display. The movable accessory and the passage are configured. The effect area 535 is an area where the rolling medium rolls and is separated from the game area 81. The special accessory effect device 530 is configured such that the effect ball passes through the star holes 554, 556 among the plurality of through holes 554, 555, 556, 557 provided at the position corresponding to the center of the screen, or An effect that suggests the degree of expectation that is a big hit depending on whether the effect ball passes through the unmarked holes 555 and 557 is executed. In the center of the screen, a first section 548 having a relatively high possibility of passage of the hit hole 554 and a second section 549 having a relatively low possibility of passage of the hit hole 556 are provided. The level of expectation is also suggested depending on whether a production ball is introduced.

  The special accessory effect device 530 includes an effect ball supply unit 531, a first transport mechanism 532, a second transport mechanism 533, and a rolling entrance ball mechanism 540. The effect ball supply unit 531 is a device that supplies the effect ball to the start position of the special character effect, and the effect ball used for the special character effect starts at the lower right of the effect area 535 at the start of the special character effect. To be prepared. The effect ball used for the special character effect is a ball having the same shape as the game ball launched into the game area, but is not a shot ball launched into the game area by the player's launch operation, but a special character effect. It is distinguished from the launch ball in that it is circulated and used inside the device 530. Moreover, in order to make it easy to ensure the visibility through the screen through which the effect display device 560 is transmitted, a ball having a color or pattern different from that of a normal game ball may be used. In the present embodiment, both the fired ball fired in the game area and the effect ball used by the special agent effect device 530 may be referred to as “game ball”. ”And“ direction ball ”. In addition, the area where the effect ball rolls or moves by the special character effect effect device 530 is also referred to as a “game ball rolling area”.

  The first transport mechanism 532 is a device that transports the effect ball in the horizontal direction from the lower right position to the lower left position of the effect area 535 that is the start position (also referred to as “initial position”) of the special accessory effect. The initial position detector 588 composed of a proximity sensor or the like is ready for the start of the special effect effect whether or not the effect ball is located at the lower right position of the effect area 535 where the effect ball is the initial position. Detect whether or not. If the initial position detector 588 detects the effect ball at the initial position, it is one of the conditions for starting the special accessory effect. The detection result of the initial position detector 588 is transmitted to the sub board 300. After receiving the effect sphere supplied from the effect sphere supply unit 531, the first transport mechanism 532 moves the effect sphere placed on the transport plate in the left direction. Thereby, the first transport mechanism 532 moves the effect sphere supplied from the effect sphere supply unit 531 to the transport lift 534 of the second transport mechanism 533. In addition, the 1st conveyance mechanism 532 is not restricted to the structure shown in figure, For example, you may implement | achieve horizontal conveyance by mechanisms, such as a belt conveyor and a suspension type lift.

  The second transport mechanism 533 is a device that transports the effect ball in the vertical direction from the lower left position of the screen toward the upper left position of the screen. The second transport mechanism 533 places the effect ball received from the first transport mechanism 532 on the transport lift 534 and moves the effect ball upward by raising the transport lift 534. The transport lift 534 moves from an initial position 534 a for receiving the effect ball from the first transport mechanism 532 to two different target positions 534 b and 534 c for delivering the effect ball to the rolling entrance ball mechanism 540. A transport lift detector 589 configured by a proximity sensor or the like detects whether or not the transport lift 534 is located at the initial position 534a. The detection of the transport lift 534 by the transport lift detector 589 is also one of the conditions for starting the special accessory effect. The detection result of the transport lift detector 589 is transmitted to the sub board 300. As a modification, instead of detecting the transport lift 534 with a proximity sensor, the position of the transport lift 534 may be detected by detecting the drive position of the motor that drives the transport lift 534 and the number of steps. The first target position 534b is a position where the effect ball is introduced toward the first section 548 where the possibility of entering the hit hole is relatively high, and is provided at a position higher than the second target position 534c. The second target position 534c is a position where the effect ball is introduced toward the second section 549, which has a relatively low possibility of entering the hit hole, and is provided at a position lower than the first target position 534b. The second transport mechanism 533 suggests the possibility of entering the hit hole depending on whether the effect ball is transported to the first target position 534b or the second target position 534c. The second transport mechanism 533 operates to inquire whether or not the effect ball is transported to the first target position 534b by moving the transport lift 534 in small increments in the vicinity of the second target position 534c. May be.

  The rolling ball mechanism 540 is a device that rolls the effect ball received from the second transport mechanism 533 within a predetermined area and then enters either the hit hole or the lost hole. The rolling ball entering mechanism 540 includes a first partition member 541, a second partition member 542, and a clown member 543. The first partition member 541 and the second partition member 542 are arc-shaped members that are concentrically arranged in a front view, and define a first partition 548 and a second partition 549 provided with a tart hole and a miss hole. The first section 548 is defined in a substantially cylindrical shape inside the first partition member 541, and the second section 549 is defined in a substantially cylindrical shape inside the second partition member 542. The first section 548 is provided on the front side (player side) from the second section 549 in the depth direction. The crew member 543 is provided above the first partition member 541 and the second partition member 542, and rolls the effect ball introduced from the first target position 534b above the first partition member 541 and the second partition member 542. It is comprised so that it may drop toward the 1st division 548 after making it let it.

  The rolling entrance ball mechanism 540 includes a first rotator 551 and a second rotator 552 having a tart hole and a lost hole as a plurality of passage holes through which the effect ball can pass. The first rotator 551 and the second rotator 552 are provided substantially parallel to the game board surface. The first rotating body 551 is provided at a position corresponding to the first section 548 (a position corresponding to the front surface in the depth direction in the substantially cylindrical shape of the first section 548), and is constant counterclockwise about the center thereof. A plate-like member having a substantially circular outer surface provided to rotate at a rotational speed of. One outer hole 554 and one miss hole 555 are provided on the outer surface of the first rotator 551 along the direction of rotation of the first rotator 551, and a predetermined state is determined depending on which passage hole the effect ball passes through. Suggests whether or not In this embodiment, “whether or not it is possible to shift to a predetermined state” is whether or not the small hit can develop into a big hit. Since the ratio of the number of the hole 554 to the hole 555 is 1: 1 and the probability of passing through the hole 554 at least in appearance is ½, the first rotating body 551 and the first section 548 are: It can be said that it is a rotating body and a rolling region that suggest that the expectation level for a big hit is relatively high. The effect ball introduced into the crew member 543 and rolling to the back of the first rotating body 551 in the first section 548 has the rotation state of the first rotating body 551 in which either the pit hole 554 or the loss hole 555 is substantially the most. When it is located at or near the first discharge position 586, which is the lower part, it can be discharged to the front side through the passage hole. A first passage detector 580 constituted by a proximity sensor or the like is provided at the lower portion of the discharge passage from the first discharge position 586, that is, at the passage position of the first partition member 541 of the effect ball discharged from the first discharge position 586. The passing or discharging of the production ball is detected.

  The first rotating body 551 is driven in one direction so that the timing at which the hit hole 554 reaches the first discharge position 586 and the timing at which the loss hole 555 reaches the first discharge position 586 alternately come at substantially constant intervals. The effect ball introduced into the section 548 is distributed to either the hit hole 554 or the loss hole 555. For example, when the effect ball is introduced into the first section 548 at a timing after the hit hole 554 has passed the first discharge position 586, the effect ball has a high probability that the play hole 555 next reaches the first discharge position 586. Enter the ball. On the other hand, when the effect ball is introduced into the first section 548 at the timing after the loss hole 555 has passed the first discharge position 586, the effect ball has a high probability in the hit hole 554 that subsequently reaches the first discharge position 586. Enter the ball. In the first section 548, a first pit hole detector 584 is provided in the vicinity of the first discharge position 586, while a first pit hole reference device 582 is provided in the vicinity of the pit hole 554 of the first rotating body 551. When the hit hole 554 reaches the first discharge position 586, the first hit hole detector 584 detects the approach of the first hit hole reference unit 582, so that the hit hole 554 has reached the first discharge position 586. Detected. If the first hit hole detector 584 detects the first hit hole reference unit 582 at the timing when the first pass detector 580 detects the passage or discharge of the play ball, the play ball is regarded as having passed through the hit hole 554. It is. On the other hand, if the first hit hole detector 584 does not detect the first hit hole reference unit 582 at the timing when the first pass detector 580 detects the passage or discharge of the play ball, the play ball passes through the loss hole 555. It is regarded as having done. The detection results of the first passage detector 580 and the first tart hole detector 584 are transmitted to the sub-board 300. The detection result of the first pit hole detector 584 detecting the first pit hole reference unit 582 indicates that the first rotating body 551 is placed in the initial state before the start of the special effect production. Is one of the starting conditions for special actor production. In a modified example, the passage hole 554 itself may be provided with a passage detector to detect passage to the hole 554, or may pass through each of the plurality of break holes 555 or all of the passage holes. It is good also as a specification which provides a detector and detects the passage to each.

  The second rotating body 552 is provided at a position corresponding to the second section 549 (a position corresponding to a depth-direction back surface in the substantially cylindrical shape of the second section 549), and is fixed clockwise around the center thereof. A substantially circular shape provided to rotate at a rotational speed (actually, the first section 548 and the first rotating body 551 are installed on the player side from the second rotating body 552 in the depth direction. It is a plate-like member having an outer surface of a substantially annular or substantially donut shape in which a portion of the first rotating body 551 is cut out. The rotating direction of the second rotating body 552 is opposite to the rotating direction of the first rotating body 551, and the rotating speed of the second rotating body 552 is half of the rotating speed of the first rotating body 551. One outer hole 556 and five miss holes 557 are provided on the outer surface of the second rotator 552 along the direction of rotation of the second rotator 552, and a predetermined state is determined depending on which passage hole the effect ball passes through. Suggests whether or not Since the ratio of the number of the hole 556 to the hole 557 is 1: 5 and the probability of passing through the hole 556 is at least 1/6 in appearance, the second rotating body 552 and the second section 549 are: It can be said that it is a rotating body and a rolling region that suggest that the expectation level for a big hit is relatively low. The effect ball introduced from the second target position 534c and rolling to the front surface side of the second rotating body 552 in the second section 549 has the rotation state of the second rotating body 552 in either the pit hole 556 or the loss hole 557. Is positioned at or near the second discharge position 587 that is substantially at the bottom, it can be discharged to the rear side through the passage hole. A second passage detector 581 composed of a proximity sensor or the like is provided at the lower portion of the discharge passage from the second discharge position 587, that is, at the passage position of the second partition member 542 of the effect ball discharged from the second discharge position 587. The passing or discharging of the production ball is detected. The second rotating body 552 is driven so that the timing at which the hit hole 556 reaches the second discharge position 587 and the timing at which the loss hole 557 reaches the second discharge position 587 are periodically driven, and is introduced into the second section 549. The ball is distributed to either the hole 556 or the hole 557. For example, when the effect ball is introduced into the second section 549 at the timing when the hit hole 556 reaches the second discharge position 587, the effect ball easily enters the hit hole 556. On the other hand, when the effect ball is introduced into the second section 549 at the timing when the loss hole 557 is about to reach the second discharge position 587, the effect ball easily enters the loss hole 557.

  In the vicinity of the second discharge position 587 in the second section 549, a second pit hole detector 585 is provided, while in the vicinity of the pit hole 556 of the second rotating body 552, a second pit hole reference device 583 is provided. When the hit hole 556 reaches the second discharge position 587, the second hit hole detector 585 detects the approach of the second hit hole reference unit 583, and thus the hit hole 556 has reached the second discharge position 587. Detected. When the second attrition hole detector 585 detects the second attrition hole reference unit 583 at the timing when the second passage detector 581 detects the passage or discharge of the performance sphere, the performance sphere is regarded as having passed through the attrition hole 556. It is. On the other hand, if the second hit hole detector 585 does not detect the second hit hole reference unit 583 at the timing when the second passage detector 581 detects the passage or discharge of the effect ball, the effect ball passes through the hole 557. It is regarded as having done. The detection results of the second passage detector 581 and the second tart hole detector 585 are transmitted to the sub board 300. The detection result of the second rotary hole detector 585 detecting the second rotary hole reference device 583 before the start of the special effect production indicates that the second rotating body 552 is placed in the initial state. Is one of the starting conditions for special actor production. In the modified example, the passage hole 556 itself may be provided with a passage detector to detect passage through the hole 556, or may pass through each of the plurality of holes 557 or all of the passage holes. It is good also as a specification which provides a detector and detects the passage to each. In the present embodiment, an example in which the second rotating body 552 is provided at a position corresponding to the depth-direction back surface of the substantially cylindrical shape of the second section 549 will be described. However, in the modification, the second rotating body 552 is provided. It is good also as a specification provided in the position corresponded in the depth direction near surface in the substantially cylindrical shape of the 2nd division 549. In that case, the effect ball is configured to roll to the back of the second rotating body 552, pass through one of the passage holes, and be discharged to the front side of the second rotating body 552.

  The special-character effect device 530 enables execution of two types of special-character effects using the first section 548 and the second section 549 that are positioned differently. The first special combination effect is a special combination effect that introduces a production sphere from the first target position 534b to the first section 548, and suggests that the degree of expectation is relatively high. The second special combination effect is a special combination effect that introduces a production sphere from the second target position 534c to the second section 549, and suggests that the degree of expectation is relatively low. In addition to the initial position detector 588, the transport lift detector 589, the first pit hole detector 584, and the second pit hole detector 585, the special accessory effect device 530 includes an effect ball and various configurations. A sensor for detecting the position is provided, so that it is possible to confirm where the effect ball and each component are located. As a modification, the position of the first rotator 551 and the second rotator 552 may be detected by detecting the drive position and the number of steps of the motor that drives them. In the present embodiment, the initial position detector 588 has been described as detecting the effect ball at the lower right position of the effect display device 560 (the position of the effect ball supply unit 531) as a special condition effect start condition. In the modified example, it may be a specification that the effect ball is in the lower left position (initial position 534a) of the effect display device 560, and the effect ball is the first target position 534b or the first position. You may make it the specification which makes it the starting condition of special actor effect to be located in 2 target position 534c. In these cases, the initial position of the effect ball at the start of the special character effect is close to the first rotator 551 or the second rotator 552, and accordingly reaches the first rotator 551 or the second rotator 552. The time can be shortened, and it is easy to set the timing at which the first rotating body 551 or the second rotating body 552 is thrown to the same timing regardless of whether or not the big hit is developed.

  Here, since other passing holes are also located between the position where the effect ball is introduced or thrown into the second section 549 from the second target position 534c and the second discharge position 587, accidentally those holes are located. There is a risk of being discharged from the passage hole. In addition, the production ball accidentally passes through the passage hole located at the second discharge position 587 and is not discharged. When the next passage hole reaches the second discharge position 587, it is unintentionally discharged from the passage hole. There is also a risk. Therefore, an interference member is installed behind the second rotator 552 in the effect area 535 in order to prevent discharge from other than the intended passage hole.

  FIG. 29 shows the shapes of the interference member and the second rotating body. FIG. 29A shows the shape of the second rotating body 552 in a front view. The second rotary body 552 that is a substantially circular member is formed of an acrylic plate or the like having a color or pattern with low transparency. However, in the modification, the second rotating body 552 may be formed of a highly permeable member. The second rotating body 552 has six passage holes (a vertical hole 556, a first loss hole 557a, a second loss hole 557b, a third loss hole 557c, A fourth loss hole 557d and a fifth loss hole 557e) are formed. A star mark is displayed near the hole 556 to indicate that the passage hole is a hole. FIG. 29B shows the shape of the interference member 553 in a front view. The interference member 553, which is a substantially Y-shaped member, is formed of a highly transmissive acrylic plate or the like. The interference member 553 is formed of a member having substantially the same radius as that of the second rotating body 552 on the assumption that the second rotating body 552 and the second rotating body 552 have the same rotation axis, and the second rotating body 552 is substantially Y-shaped. It has a shape that is hollowed out. When the Y-shaped tip portions 553a, 553b, and 553c are overlapped with the second rotating body 552, three of the passage holes 556 to 557 can simultaneously interfere with each other depending on the rotational position. . On the other hand, depending on the rotational position, all three Y-shaped tip portions 553a, 553b, and 553c can be positioned between the passage holes, and in this case, the positional relationship does not interfere with any of the passage holes 556 to 557. Become.

  FIG. 30 schematically shows the positional relationship between the second rotating body 552 and the interference member 553. FIG. 30A shows an initial state of the positional relationship between the interference member 553 and the second rotating body 552. The first passage hole 557a on the left side toward the hole 556 is referred to as a first hole 557a, the second hole on the right side toward the hole 556 is referred to as a second hole 557b, and the third hole 557c is counterclockwise from there. A fourth loss hole 557d and a fifth loss hole 557e are provided. The Y-shaped tip is defined as a first tip 553a at the upper left, a second tip 553b at the upper right, and a third tip 553c at the bottom. The initial state is a state in which the interference member 553 does not interfere with any of the passage holes. Specifically, in the initial state, the first tip portion 553a is located between the fourth loss hole 557d and the fifth loss hole 557e, and the second tip portion 553b is formed between the third loss hole 557c and the fourth loss hole 557d. The third tip 553c is located between the hit hole 556 and the first loss hole 557a. The second rotating body 552 and the interference member 553 are rotated clockwise at the same rotational speed with the same central point 558 as the central axis. Therefore, if the second rotating body 552 and the interference member 553 are simultaneously rotated in this initial state, the interference member 553 rotates synchronously while completely hidden behind the second rotating body 552.

  FIG. 30B shows the positional relationship between the second rotating body 552 and the interference member 553 when there is a small hit development, that is, when the effect ball is desired to pass through the hit hole 556. In this case, the position of the first hole 557a and the second hole 557b at the front and rear of the hole 556 can be at least interfered with each other without passing through the hole 556 without interference. Transition from the initial state of 30 (a). For example, at the same time, the first tip portion 553a interferes with the first loss hole 557a, the second tip portion 553b interferes with the fifth loss hole 557e, and the third tip portion 553c interferes with the second loss hole 557b. As a result, the first loss hole 557a and the second loss hole 557b, which are two loss holes on both sides of the hit hole 556, are simultaneously interfered with each other, making it difficult to pass. Also, immediately before the hit hole 556 reaches the second discharge position 587, which is still the lowermost position, or in a state of approaching the second discharge position 587, as shown in the drawing, the upper left position, which is the effect ball insertion position To the second discharge position 587, not only the first losing hole 557a on the left side of the hitting hole 556 but also the fifth losing hole 557e is located. If the effect ball is thrown in this state, it may accidentally pass through the fifth loss hole 557e and be discharged, so the interference member 553 of the present embodiment is the fifth that is passing through the rolling path of the effect ball. The shape is such that the loss hole 557e can simultaneously interfere. As a result, it is possible to more reliably realize a state in which all of the holes in the plurality of through holes in the rolling path of the effect sphere interfere with each other so that only the holes can be passed. The vicinity of the second discharge position 587 of the second partition member 542 is slightly inclined to the rear side of the gaming machine on the near side of the second rotating body 552 and the interference member 553, and when the effect ball reaches the passage hole, It is immediately discharged to the back side of the gaming machine by the biasing force by the inclination.

  Here, a control example for transition from the initial state of FIG. 30A to the state of FIG. 30B will be described. In the case of the control example that transitions to the state of FIG. 30B when the rotation of the second rotator 552 is started, the rotation operation of the interference member 553 is not started even if the clockwise rotation operation of the second rotator 552 is started. The positional relationship between the two can be shifted only by temporarily delaying the rotation of the interference member 553. As another control example, when the second rotating body 552 and the interference member 553 are already rotating in synchronization with each other in the initial state, the transition to the state shown in FIG. The positional relationship between the two can be shifted by temporarily stopping and delaying the rotation of the interference member 553 while continuing the operation. For example, assuming that the second rotating body 552 is driven at a rotational speed (60 degrees / second) that makes one round in 6 seconds, six passage holes that are installed at equal intervals are located at intervals of 60 degrees. Sequentially reach the same position at 1 second intervals. From the initial state to the state of FIG. 30 (b), it is necessary to shift the interval between the passing holes by one and a half (90 degrees). Therefore, if the rotation start of the interference member 553 is delayed by 1.5 seconds, FIG. ), The rotation of the second rotating body 552 and the interference member 553 can be synchronized. As a modification, the positional relationship between the interference member 553 may be shifted by temporarily decreasing the rotational speed of the interference member 553 or by temporarily increasing the rotational speed of the second rotating body 552. Alternatively, the positional relationship between the interference member 553 and the second rotating body 552 may be shifted by temporarily rotating the interference member 553 in the opposite direction.

  FIG. 30C shows the positional relationship between the second rotating body 552 and the interference member 553 when there is no small hit development, that is, when the effect ball is desired to pass through the loss hole 557. In this case, at least the hitting hole 556 is interfered, and a transition is made from the initial state of FIG. 30A to a position where the first lose hole 557a and the second lose hole 557b before and after the hit hole 556 can pass. For example, the third tip portion 553c interferes with the hit hole 556, and the first tip portion 553a and the second tip portion 553b interfere with the fifth loss hole 557e and the fourth loss hole 557d, respectively, which are not directly affected. As a result, the through hole 556 becomes difficult to pass, and passes through the first loss hole 557a, the second loss hole 557b, or the third loss hole 557c. The effect ball is thrown in just before reaching the second discharge position 587, which is the lowermost part, or in a state as shown in the figure, which is about to reach the second discharge position 587, while the passage hole 556 is in a state where it is difficult to pass. . The state where the hole 556 is in the lower right is the same as the position of the hole 556 shown in FIG. 30B, and the position of the hole 556 at the time when the stage ball is thrown is irrespective of whether or not there is a small hit development. The same. In this state, the first losing hole 557a adjacent to the left of the hitting hole 556 is located between the upper left position, which is the production ball insertion position, and the second discharging position 587, and immediately the first losing hole 557a. There is a high possibility that the second lost hole 557b passes through the second lost hole 557b and is discharged when the second lost hole 557b reaches the second discharge position 587 even if it passes through. Even if the second lost hole 557b is accidentally passed, there is a high possibility that the third lost hole 557c passes through and is discharged when the third lost hole 557c reaches the second discharge position 587. At least, it is not discharged through the interfering hole 556.

  As described above, since the relationship between the timing of inserting the effect ball and the rotation position of the second rotating body 552 is constant, and control of changing the passing hole by adjusting the timing of inserting the effect ball is not a game. A person cannot immediately know which passage hole is scheduled to pass by simply observing the timing of the production ball. Moreover, since the interference member 553 is a transparent member, it cannot be easily observed through the screen of the transmitted effect display device 60 which interference hole is interfering, and the effect sphere is The interest of the production can be kept high until the moment of passing through any of the passage holes.

  Note that the interference member 553 of the present embodiment has a radius that is substantially the same as the radius of the second rotating body 552, and can reliably interfere by almost completely covering the opening area of the passage hole to be interfered with. It has such a size and shape as possible. In this case, since the edge of the front end portion of the interference member 553 is not visually recognized from the passage hole, the difficulty of visually recognizing the interference member 553 from the player is further increased. However, in the modification, the interference member 553 is formed so as to have a size and shape that can interfere with only a part of the opening area of the passage hole, that is, an interference area that is smaller than the opening area of the passage hole. May be. In another modification, the interference member 553 may not be formed with a highly transmissive member, but may be formed with a member having high light reflectivity so as to have difficulty in visual recognition. Further, in this embodiment, the state of FIG. 30A is the initial state of the second rotating body 552 and the interference member 553, but in the modified example, as shown in FIG. A state where one interferes with the hole 556 may be set as an initial state, or a state where the tip of the interference member 553 interferes with a hole such as a hole 557 adjacent to the hole 556 as shown in FIG. It is good also as an initial state. In addition, in the embodiment, when it is desired to pass through the hole as shown in FIG. 30C, not only the hole 556 but also other holes that do not particularly affect the interference member 553 in a shape that simultaneously interferes for convenience. Although it is configured, in a modified example, in such a case, it may be configured in a shape that can interfere only with the hit hole 556. Further, in this embodiment, the interference member 553 is provided only on the second rotating body 552 and the interference member is not provided on the first rotating body 551. However, in the modified example, the interference member 553 is also provided on the first rotating body 551. It is good also as a specification which provides the interference member similar to.

  FIG. 31 is a time chart schematically showing the timing of the rotation control of the second rotating body 552 and the interference member 553. FIG. 31A shows the timing of rotation control of the second rotating body 552. FIG. 31B shows the timing of rotation control of the interference member 553 when the front and rear gap holes 557 interfere with each other without interfering with the hit hole 556. FIG. 31 (c) shows the timing for controlling the rotation of the interference member 553 when it interferes with the hit hole 556. As shown in FIG. 31A, the rotation of the second rotating body 552 is turned on and rotation is started. At this time, as shown in FIG. 30A, rotation always starts from a state in which the hit hole 556 is located at the lowermost second discharge position 587 which is the initial position.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (b), when the front and rear gap holes 557 are interfered without interfering with the hit hole 556, the interference member 553 does not start rotating even if the second rotating body 552 starts rotating. The interference member 553 starts to rotate with a delay of 5 seconds. As a result, the third tip 553c of the interference member 553 can be shifted by 90 degrees, and the first loss hole 557a, the second loss hole 557b, and the fifth loss hole 557e as shown in FIG. 30B interfere with each other. Can be set. As it is, the interference member 553 is rotated in synchronization with the second rotating body 552, and the effect ball is inserted when 5 seconds have elapsed from the start of the rotation of the second rotating body 552. That state is as shown in FIG. After detecting the discharge of the effect ball or after the special actor effect, the rotation of the interference member 553 is stopped in a state where the interference member 553 is in the rotation position shown in FIG. When the rotation of the second rotating body 552 is stopped after 5 seconds, the second rotating body 552 also stops in a state in which the tart hole 556 is positioned at the lowermost second discharge position 587 as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (c), in the case of interference with the hole 556, the interference member 553 does not start rotating even if the second rotating body 552 starts rotating, and the interference member 553 starts rotating after a delay of 0.5 seconds. To do. Thereby, the 3rd front-end | tip part 553c of the interference member 553 can be shifted 30 degree | times, and the state which interferes with the hit hole 556 as shown in FIG.30 (c) can be set. As in the case of FIG. 30B, the interference member 553 is rotated in synchronization with the second rotator 552, and the effect ball is inserted when 5 seconds have elapsed from the start of rotation of the second rotator 552. That state is as shown in FIG. As described above, the length of time for which the interference member 553 is temporarily stopped differs depending on whether the small hit with the small hit development or the small hit without the small hit development. Thereby, even if the production ball is inserted at the same timing, the control of the interference member 553 is different, so that the passing hole that does not interfere with the passing hole is different, and different passing holes can be intentionally passed. After detecting the discharge of the effect sphere or after the end of the special character effect, the rotation of the interference member 553 is stopped in a state where the interference member 553 is at the rotation position shown in FIG. When the rotation of the second rotating body 552 is stopped after 5 seconds, the second rotating body 552 also stops in a state in which the tart hole 556 is positioned at the lowermost second discharge position 587 as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 32 is a front view showing the configuration of the display area of the effect display device 560. The effect display device 560 is divided into a plurality of display areas 561 to 568, and can switch independently between the “non-transparent state” where the effect image is displayed and the “transparent state” where the back is visualized for each divided area. It is controlled as follows. The effect display device 560 is divided into eight areas 561 to 568 as shown in the figure, and the center 2 in which the rolling and entering ball mechanism 540 is provided in nine areas of 3 rows and 3 columns (3 × 3). The areas are divided so as to form one large eighth display area 568.

  The first display area 561 is an upper right area of the screen, and the second display area 562 is an upper right area of the screen. The first display area 561 and the second display area 562 are display areas that do not hinder the visibility of the special character effect device 530, and display contents that should be displayed at all times during the game regardless of whether or not the special character effect production is performed. This is a possible area. The third display area 563 is the lower right area of the screen, the fourth display area 564 is the lower center area of the screen, and the fifth display area 565 is the lower left area of the screen. The third display area 563, the fourth display area 564, and the fifth display area 565 are display areas that impede the visibility of the effect sphere conveyed by the first conveyance mechanism 532, and the effect sphere is generated by the first conveyance mechanism 532. It can be controlled in a transmissive state, for example, while being conveyed.

  The sixth display area 566 is an area at the left center of the screen, and the seventh display area 567 is an upper left area of the screen. The fifth display area 565, the sixth display area 566, and the seventh display area 567 are display areas that impede the visibility of the effect sphere conveyed by the second conveyance mechanism 533, and the effect sphere is generated by the second conveyance mechanism 533. It can be controlled in a transmissive state, for example, while being conveyed. The eighth display area 568 is an area that spans the center of the screen and the center of the screen, and is a display area that impedes the visibility of the rolling ball mechanism 540. The eighth display area 568 can be controlled in a transmissive state, for example, while the effect ball is rolled in the rolling ball entering mechanism 540.

  The effect display device 560 controls at least a part of the display area to be in a transparent state while the special character effect using the special character effect device 530 is executed, and the special character effect device 530 and the effect ball are game machines. It becomes visible or easily visible from the front. Also, the effect display device 560 displays the predetermined effect image by controlling the entire display area to be in a non-transparent state, and the special accessory effect device 530 and the effect ball are invisible or difficult to see from the front of the gaming machine. Put it in a state. In other words, the special display effect device 530 is kept secret by operating the effect display device 560 as a normal display device. The sub CPU 310 determines which area of the first display area 561 to the eighth display area 568 is to be transmitted and how much the transparency is, such as “transmitting the third display area 563 with 30% transparency”. You can control whether or not to transmit.

  FIG. 33 shows functional blocks of the pachinko gaming machine 500. Compared with the functional block of FIG. 3 described above, the pachinko gaming machine 500 includes a first grand prize opening 21 and a second big prize opening 22 instead of the big prize opening 20, and is a status display lamp controlled by the main board 200. It differs from the above-described functional block in that it includes 502. Moreover, it differs from the above-mentioned functional block by the point provided with the effect display apparatus 560 which has a transparent display instead of the effect display apparatus 60, and the special object effect effect apparatus 530 controlled by the sub board | substrate 300. FIG.

  The main board 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 500 is electrically connected to the first grand prize winning port 21 and the second grand prize winning port 22. The first big prize opening 21 includes a first big prize detection device 26 and a first big prize opening solenoid 93. The second big prize opening 22 includes a second big prize detection device 27, a second big prize winning solenoid 94, a specific area passage detection device 526, and a specific area opening / closing solenoid 524.

  The main board 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 500 has the same functional configuration as the block diagram shown in FIG. When receiving the first grand prize opening winning information, the winning determination means 201 determines that the gaming ball has won the first big winning opening 21, and when receiving the second big winning opening winning information, the gaming ball receives the second big winning prize. It is determined that a prize has been won in the mouth 22. Upon receiving the specific area passage information, the entrance determination means 201 determines that the game ball has passed the specific area.

  The first lottery means 211 has a function of executing the first lottery relating to the first game, and executes the first lottery lottery as a winner lottery corresponding to entering the first start port 11. The second lottery means 212 has a function of executing a second lottery relating to the second game, and executes the second lottery lottery as a winner lottery corresponding to entering the second start port 12.

  The main display control means 250 controls the display of the status display lamp 502. The main display control means 250 turns on the first lamp of the state display lamp 502 when the gaming state is the short-time state, and turns off the first lamp of the state display lamp 502 when the gaming state is the normal state. . Further, the main display control means 250 turns on the second lamp of the state display lamp 502 when the game state is to be right-handed, that is, when it is in the short-time state, the small hit game state or the special game state, The second lamp of the status display lamp 502 is turned off in the normal state that is a game state in which the player should make a left turn.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram schematically illustrating the success / failure determination table according to the embodiment. In the present embodiment, the winning lottery value acquired by the first winning / failing determination unit 221 falls in the range of 65206 to 65535, and the winning lottery value acquired by the second winning / failing determination unit 222 is in the range of 660 to 65535. It will be a small hit if it falls under. In other words, the range corresponding to the small hits is wider in the second successful lottery than the first successful lottery, and the small hits are likely to occur. In particular, in the second winning / losing lottery, the range corresponding to the small hit is set to be quite wide, and the small winning range is set so that most of the results of the winning / failing determination are small hits. Thereby, in the second game, the probability of a small hit development big hit is increased. In this embodiment, a probability variation state in which the jackpot range is expanded from the normal time is not provided, and the success / failure determination table for the probability change is not prepared.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram schematically illustrating a symbol determination table according to the embodiment. In the present embodiment, the first symbol determining means 226 and the second symbol determining means 227 execute symbol determination with reference to the symbol determination table of this diagram instead of the symbol determination table of FIG. Hereinafter, differences from the symbol determination table of FIG. 7 will be described. Special symbol types “0” to “4” shown in FIG. 35A are associated with big hits with a short time or big hits without a short time. For example, the type “0” is associated with a 15R big hit with a short time as a specific big hit, the type “1” is associated with a 5R big hit with a short time as a specific big hit, and the type “2” is 2R with a short time as a specific big hit. A big hit is associated. In addition, the type “3” and the type “4” are associated with a 5R big hit without a short time as a normal big hit. In this way, the selection probability for each jackpot type is determined by the size of the symbol lottery value range.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the special symbol types “5” to “8” shown in FIG. 35C are associated with “With small hit development” or “Without small hit development”. Further, “with small hit development” is associated with a small hit with a short time or a small hit without a short time. For example, the type “5” is associated with a small hit that develops with a 15R big hit with a time reduction, and the type “6” is associated with a small hit without a small hit development. The type “7” is associated with a small hit that develops to 5R big hit without time reduction, and the type “8” is associated with a small hit without small hit development. The lottery value range assigned to the type “5” is “0 to 49” for both the first lottery and the second lottery, and both are selected with a probability of about 20%. The lottery value range assigned to the type “6” is “50 to 99” for both the first lottery and the second lottery, and both are selected with a probability of about 20%. The lottery value range assigned to the type “7” is “100 to 119” in the first lottery, which is about 8%, whereas the lottery value in the second lottery is about “100 to 149”. 20%, and the probability that the type “7” is selected is higher in the second lottery. In the first lottery, the lottery value range assigned to the type “8” is “120 to 255”, which is about 34%, whereas in the second lottery, the lottery value range is “150 to 255”. It is 22%, and the probability that the type “8” is selected is higher in the first lottery. Since the small hits with small hit development are the types “5” and “7”, the total is about 27% in the first lottery, but about 39% in the second lottery. The second lottery is more likely to be a small hit with small hit development. In this way, the selection probability for each small hit type is determined by the size of the symbol lottery value range. However, in the modified example, the probability that the first lottery and the second lottery will be a small hit with small hit development may be equal, or conversely, the first lottery may have a higher probability. Also good.

  The special figure holding means 241 stores the success / failure lottery value up to four for the first success / failure lottery, and holds the success / failure lottery value up to one for the second success / failure lottery value. However, the upper limit number of the second winning lottery value in the modification may be a number other than 1, for example, 2 to 4, or 0, that is, a specification that does not substantially hold. When the second winning / losing lottery is newly executed, the special figure holding means 241 temporarily holds the winning / failing lottery value until the determination of whether or not the winning is made. The presence / absence of holding of the lottery value is indicated by the presence / absence of lighting of the second special figure holding lamp 72. In the modification, the second special figure holding lamp 72 may not be provided.

  In the second game, the winning / losing lottery value is acquired by winning at the second starting port 12, and one lamp constituting the second special figure holding lamp 72 is turned on. Then, at the same time as the display of the fluctuation of the second special symbol 52 for indicating the determination result, one lamp of the second special symbol holding lamp 72 is turned off. When the second special figure holding lamp 72 is lit, that is, when the second start / stop lottery value is held, if there is a winning at the second starting port 12, a prize ball is given, but a further success / failure lottery value is held. Is not done.

  In this way, limiting the upper limit number of holds in the second game to one smaller than the hold upper limit number of the first winning / failing lottery value may cause excessive gambling of the player or cause an illegal act. This is to prevent this. In the second game, when it is configured to hold up to four winning / failing lottery values, once the game is shifted to a special game, the lottery result based on the winning / losing lottery values held during the special game or during a short time is small after the special game. There is a possibility that it will be a hit and further develop into a big hit. In particular, in the gaming machine in which the probability of hitting a small hit in the second game is considerably high as in the present embodiment, and the probability of hitting a big hit by entering a specific area thereafter is relatively high, during a special game or in a short time By holding up to four winning / failing lottery values, there is a possibility of excessively generating consecutive hits for small hits and big hits. For example, even if a big hit without time saving occurs, it is assumed that the winning lottery value held during the special game becomes a small hit in the process of being digested after the special game and develops into a big hit, which is originally advantageous A twisting phenomenon in which the probability of jackpots is high can occur in a non-entering easy state that should not be. In the present embodiment, in order to prevent such an unexpected excessive profit state bias, the upper limit number of holding is limited to one for the second game.

  The special game control unit 260 operates the special game when the first special symbol 51 is stopped in a predetermined big hit mode when the first winning / losing lottery by the first lottery unit 211 indicates a transition to the special game. It is determined that the condition is satisfied, and the first special game is executed by opening the first big winning opening 21. Similarly, the special game control means 260, when the second special lottery by the second lottery means 212 results in the transition to the special game, when the second special symbol 52 is stopped in a predetermined big hit mode It is determined that the special game operation condition is satisfied, and the first special game is executed by opening the first grand prize opening 21. In addition, the special game control means 260, when a ball entering the specific area in the second big prize opening 22 is detected during the small hit game, the second special game condition is to enter the specific area. Run a game. Similar to the first special game, the second special game is executed by opening the first grand prize opening 21.

  The small hit game control means 265 operates the small hit game when the first special symbol 51 is stopped in a predetermined small hit mode when the first lottery by the first lottery means 211 results in a small hit. It is determined that the condition is satisfied, and the small winning game is executed by opening / closing the second big winning opening 22 to the opening / closing control means 275. Similarly, when the second lottery by the second lottery means 212 results in a small win, the small hit game control means 265 is small when the second special symbol 52 is stopped in a predetermined small hit mode. It is determined that the winning game operating condition is satisfied, and the small winning game is executed by opening the second big winning opening 22 in the opening / closing control means 275. In the small hit game, the unit game is executed once, and the second big prize opening 22 is opened and closed a plurality of times in one unit game. The small hit game control means 265 opens the second big prize opening 22 so that the total of the plurality of opening times of the second big prize opening 22 is less than a predetermined reference time (about 1.8 seconds). Then, the second big prize opening 22 is closed to end the small hit game.

  The specific game control means 270 controls the normal game in the short time state and the easy entry state. When the special symbol is a special jackpot symbol with a short time, the specific game control means 270 shifts the gaming state to the short time state and the easy-to-enter state after the special game ends. The short-time state and the easy-to-enter state are continued until the next big hit occurs or until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of symbol variation is executed. In the short-time state, the first variation pattern determination means 231 and the second variation pattern determination means 232 select a variation pattern with a short variation time so that the variation display time of the first special symbol 51 and the second special symbol 52 is substantially shortened. To do. However, in the normal state, the fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the number of holdings of the success / failure lottery value by the holding control unit 240 is referred to, and a fluctuation pattern with a longer fluctuation time is more likely to appear as the number of holdings by the holding control unit 240 decreases. In the easy-to-enter state, both normal symbol change and the opening extension of the second starting port 12, or only the opening extension of the second starting port 12 is performed. In other words, the specific game control means 270 causes the second start port 12 to be in the open extended state when the specific big hit is achieved, and further increases the winning probability of the open lottery only when the success / failure lottery is the second successful / bad lottery. Transition to a higher probability state than the normal probability state. In this way, in the easy-to-enter state, the normal symbol time is shortened, the normal symbol is probable, and the second start opening 12 is extended and extended (functioning as the “entrance variation mechanism”).

  When entering the easy-to-enter state, the player generates a small hit by aiming at the second starting port 12 to open the second large winning port 22 and perform a game to be promoted to the second special game. As described above, if it is a predetermined type of small hit, it is possible to expect a specific area to enter the second large winning opening 22 with certainty. You can win the second special game. On the other hand, if it is not easy to enter the ball, it is difficult to enter the ball even if it aims at the second starting port 12, so the player aims at the first starting port 11 and wins the big hit symbol with the first special symbol 51. Will do. As described above, in the normal state, it is relatively difficult to shift to the easy entry state. However, once the easy entry state is entered, there is a high possibility that the easy entry state will continue due to the small hit development big hit. . Therefore, once a transition to the easy-to-enter state is made, it is easier to maintain the easy-to-enter state than usual, and more opportunities for entering a specific area can be obtained. Increases nature.

  The opening / closing control means 275 controls the opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory 90, the first grand prize winning port 21, the second grand prize winning port 22, and the specific area opening / closing device 522 at the second starting port 12. In the small hit game, the opening / closing control means 275 sends an opening instruction to the second large winning opening solenoid 94 to open the second large winning opening 22 and sends an opening instruction to the specific area passage detecting device 526 to cause the specific area opening / closing apparatus 522 to open. Open.

  The small hit game control means 265 is capable of substantially passing the first small hit game that can pass through the specific area and the specific area according to the type of stop symbol that triggered the small hit game. Run one of the impossible second hit games. The small hit game control means 265 executes the first small hit game with small hit development when the special symbol type is “5” or “7”, and the special symbol type is “6” or “8”. In the case, the second small hit game without the small hit development is executed.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram schematically showing the process of the small hit game, and shows the opening / closing timing of the second big prize opening 22 and the opening / closing timing of the specific area opening / closing device 522. FIG. 36A shows the process of the first small hit game. In the first small hit game, the second big winning opening 22 is repeatedly released for a short time twice, a first pitching possible period, a subsequent performance execution period, and then a second short time opening is repeated 10 times. Including a period of time for entering a ball. In the first entry possible period and the second entry possible period, the second large winning opening 22 is controlled so that one short time opening is about 0.05 seconds to 0.1 seconds, and the total opening time is The value is controlled to be less than 1.8 seconds.

  The first entry period is set at a timing corresponding to the closing period of the specific area opening / closing device 522, and a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 22 during the first entry period passes through the specific area. It is configured not to. On the other hand, the second entry possible period is set at a timing corresponding to the opening period of the specific area opening / closing device 522, and the game balls that have entered the second major winning opening 22 during the second entry possible period are almost certain. It is configured to pass through a specific area. Therefore, when the first small hit game is executed with a predetermined type of small hit, and the ball enters the second big winning opening 22 during the second possible entry period, the game ball almost certainly passes through the specific area. To the second special game.

  FIG. 36B shows the process of the second small hit game. The second small hit game is configured in the same manner as the first small hit game, but is different in that the second entering possible period is set earlier than the first small hit game. The second entry possible period is set to a timing corresponding to the closing period of the specific area opening / closing device 522. Therefore, when the second small hit game is executed with a predetermined type of small hit, the game ball passes through the specific area even if the ball enters the second big winning opening 22 during the second possible entry period. This is virtually impossible and will not develop into a second special game. In this embodiment, the game ball passes through the specific area opening / closing device 522 at a timing after passing through the hole formed in the first rotating body 551 or the second rotating body 552 in the special character effect device 530. The opening timing of the second big prize opening 22 and the opening period of the specific area opening / closing device 522 are set so as to obtain. The opening of the second big prize opening 22 and the specific area opening / closing device 522 can be executed regardless of whether or not the effect ball passes through the hole of the special effect effect effect device 530, but in the modified example, the special effect effect effect device 530 It is good also as a specification which open | releases the 2nd big winning opening 22 and the specific area | region opening / closing apparatus 522 on the condition that the production | presentation ball | bowl pass to a special hole.

  FIG. 37 is a functional block diagram of the sub-board 300. The sub board 300 of the pachinko gaming machine 500 has the same functional configuration as the block diagram shown in FIG. The pattern storage means 302 holds a plurality of small hit game effect patterns that define the execution process of the small hit game effect executed during the small hit game. The pattern storage means 302 holds a plurality of special small hit game effect patterns including the execution process of the special character effect using the special character effect device 530 described above as the small hit game effect patterns. The special small hit game effect pattern includes a first special small hit game effect pattern including the execution process of the first special bonus effect described above and a second special game including the execution process of the second special bonus effect described above. And a small hit game effect pattern. The effect determining means 303 determines one of a plurality of small hit game effect patterns when the result of the determination is a small hit. The effect control unit 304 causes the effect according to the content determined by the effect determining unit 303 to be executed.

  9 is different from the functional block of FIG. 9 in that the effect control means 304 further includes an accessory control means 309. The accessory control means 309 is included in the effect control means 304 as a functional block, but corresponds mainly to the sub CPU 310 in terms of hardware, and controls a movable accessory such as the special accessory effect device 530. In particular, when the execution of the special accessory effect is determined by the effect determining means 303, the introduction of the effect ball or the start of rolling, the first rotating body 551, and the first rotation are performed according to the effect contents determined by the effect determining means 303. The operation of the two-rotor 552 and the operation of the interference member 553 are controlled. The accessory control means 309 controls the timing at which the effect sphere is thrown in or the rolling is started by the control of the effect sphere supply unit 531 and the transport lift 534. The accessory control means 309 throws the effect ball into the second rotating body 552 at substantially the same timing regardless of whether or not the special hit effect corresponds to the small hit development in which the big hit is a big hit. . The accessory control means 309 controls the interference state of the passage hole by the interference member 553 by temporarily changing the rotation speed of the second rotating body 552 and the rotation speed of the interference member 553 to the same speed. .

  When the effect determining unit 303 (sub CPU 310) determines to execute the predetermined effect at a predetermined execution timing at which the display state of the effect display device 560 becomes the predetermined state, the effect display control unit 305 (the effect display control device 313). ) Transmits information indicating the execution timing to the effect determining means 303 at the timing when the display state of the effect display device 560 actually becomes a predetermined state. That is, the sub CPU 310 and the effect display control device 313 are capable of two-way communication, and are conventionally controlled by a one-way command from the sub CPU 310 to the effect display control device 313, but in this embodiment, at least temporarily. The sub CPU 310 may operate in accordance with a command from the effect display control device 313. The sub CPU 310 controls the transmission of at least a part of the image display area in the effect display device 560 at a predetermined execution timing at which the display state of the effect display device 560 becomes a predetermined state, for example, and the special effect effect device. It is determined that the effect by 530 is executed. In that case, the effect display control device 313 transmits information indicating the execution timing to the sub CPU 310 at a timing when the display state of the effect display device 560 actually becomes a predetermined state. The sub CPU 310 executes the control by transmitting at least a part of the image display area in the effect display device 560 and the effect by the special accessory effect device 530 when the information indicating the execution timing is received from the effect display control device 313. . The sub CPU 310 executes an effect by the special-effects effect device 530 that is visualized through the transmitted part, and controls the display of the effect content to be displayed in the image display area other than the transmitted part. To run.

  More specifically, the effect display control device 313 displays the symbol variation, terminates the symbol variation, and transmits information indicating that to the sub CPU 310 at the timing when the stop symbol is determined as the small hit symbol. The sub CPU 310 starts control of the special character effect device 530 and starts execution of the special character effect when the information indicating that the stop symbol is confirmed in the small hit symbol is received. Thereafter, the effect display control device 313 reduces the stop symbol displayed on the effect display device 560, moves it to the corner of the screen as an alternative symbol, and displays information indicating that such switching has been completed at the timing displayed. Send to. The sub CPU 310 receives the information indicating the reduced display switching of the stop symbol from the effect display control device 313 as a trigger, and makes the effect display device 560 partly transparent to visualize the special effect effect, The control of the lamp lighting state and the output control of a predetermined effect sound via the sound control device 314 are executed. As described above, the sub CPU 310 can execute a predetermined effect when the information indicating the execution timing based on the actual display state in the effect display device 560 is received from the effect display control device 313.

  The instruction for effect display from the sub CPU 310 to the effect display control device 313 is composed of data including, for example, about 50 sets of 3-byte command sets. Therefore, the processing by the effect display control device 313 is based on the amount of information. Could be slightly delayed. In the present embodiment, the effect display control device 313 notifies the sub CPU 310 of information indicating the timing at the timing based on the result of the actual display process or the display state thereof, so that the sub CPU 310 can generate the effect display control device 313. Subsequent processing can be executed at the timing synchronized with the actual display state without considering processing delay. Note that the instruction from the effect display control device 313 to the sub CPU 310 is, for example, an amount of information that includes one instruction set composed of four 2-byte instructions, and is sent from the sub CPU 310 to the effect display control device 313. Unlike instructions, the amount of information is small. In the present embodiment, the information transmitted from the effect display control device 313 to the sub CPU 310 has been described mainly including the contents indicating the display state by the effect display control device 313. However, in the modification, the sub CPU 310 continues. The instruction may include a content for instructing the sub CPU 310 from the effect display control device 313 to execute the process. In that case, a plurality of instructions are prepared in accordance with the display state aspect of the effect display control device 313, and the effect display control device 313 selects an instruction in accordance with the display state aspect and instructs the sub CPU 310. It is good.

  The sub CPU 310 performs control to switch the effect display device 560 from the non-transmissive state to the transmissive state on condition that a predetermined transmission start condition is satisfied. The transmission start conditions are, for example, (1) that the special character effect device 530 satisfies the special character effect start conditions or is already in a started state, (2) a small hit game state, It is. In addition, by including (1) in the transmission start condition, it is possible to consider that the special condition effect start condition is substantially one of the transmission start conditions. As for the special effect effect by the special effect effect device 530, the special effect effect is repeatedly executed by circulating the same effect ball in the rolling region. Therefore, if the effect ball is not prepared at the predetermined start position at the timing when the special character effect should be started, or if the effect display device 560 is transmitted in the case where it remains in the middle of the rolling region, the special effect This is because the effect production is not properly executed and may cause a problem in the production.

  The first special accessory effect is defined as an effect process on the premise that the first small hit game that can be developed into a big hit is executed and the effect ball passes through the hole. However, even when the first special-effects effect is executed, there may be a case where the effect ball unintentionally passes through the “losing hole” due to some trouble or an accidental element. That is, this is a case where the result of presence / absence of small hits does not match the type of hole that has passed. In this case, the passage of the “losing hole” is only an indication that “the possibility of developing to a big hit is low”, and it is not necessarily a definite indication that it will not develop to a big hit. Although it is a production process, it may be developed as a big hit as it is, or a predetermined complement process may be executed. As the supplementary processing, for example, the sub CPU 310 determines that the transmission continuation condition is not satisfied because the effect ball has passed an unscheduled passage hole based on the detection signal from the special effect effect effect device 530, and immediately the effect display device. 560 may be switched to the non-transmissive state. Further, in the effect display device 560, immediately after displaying a short-time failure effect that gives an impression that the V prize has been missed, an effect of reviving the jackpot development may be displayed to develop the jackpot. .

  On the other hand, for the second special-effects effect, the effect process is determined on the assumption that the second small hit game that does not develop the big hit is executed and the effect ball passes through the lost hole. However, even when the second special accessory effect is executed, there may be a case where the effect ball unintentionally passes through the “attack hole” due to some trouble or accidental element. That is, this is a case where the result of presence / absence of small hits does not match the type of hole that has passed. In this case, the passage of the “attack hole” only suggests that “there is a high possibility that it will develop into a big hit”, and it is not necessarily a definite indication that it will develop into a big hit. Although it is an effect process, it may be left undeveloped or a predetermined complement process may be executed. As the supplementary processing, for example, the sub CPU 310 determines that the transmission continuation condition is not satisfied because the effect ball has passed an unscheduled passage hole based on the detection signal from the special effect effect effect device 530, and immediately the effect display device. 560 may be switched to the non-transmissive state. Further, the effect display device 560 may display a failure effect that gives the impression that the V prize has been missed.

  In addition, it is not detected that the production ball has passed through any of the passage holes even after a predetermined scheduled passage time has passed in the special-effects production, and neither the “attack hole” nor the “losing hole” has passed. If it is determined, it is determined that the transmission continuation condition is not satisfied. Also in that case, the effect determining means 303 controls the effect display device 560 to be completely switched to the non-transparent state and to switch to an alternative small hit game effect display as well as an alternative symbol display. For example, the production ball may stop moving due to a clogged ball in the middle of the special effect production device 530, fall outside the rolling area, or move unexpectedly, so the time until entering the ball is scheduled For example, it may exceed the limit. In this case, the control of stopping the rotation of the second rotator 552 or rotating the second rotator 552 in the reverse direction when the estimated passage time has elapsed may be performed.

  The effect determining unit 303 (sub CPU 310) confirms whether there is a signal indicating the occurrence of an error from the special character effect device 530 at a timing when the special character effect is to be started. Further, the effect determining means 303 (sub CPU 310) sets the effect ball at a predetermined initial position based on signals transmitted from sensors such as the initial position detector 588, the transport lift detector 589, and the second passage detector 581. Determine if it exists. When the effect determining means 303 (sub CPU 310) can confirm that the special accessory effect device 530 has no error and that the effect ball is at a predetermined initial position, the predetermined start condition is satisfied. The special accessory effect is executed from a predetermined start timing under the control of the accessory control means 309 (sub CPU 310).

  The effect determining means 303 is in the effect process of the special small hit game effect pattern when the special character effect device 530 does not satisfy the start condition of the special character effect or when the transmission start condition of the effect display device 560 is not satisfied. Alternative production contents to be displayed are displayed on the production display device 560. The display process of this alternative effect content is prepared in advance as an alternative small hit game effect pattern, for example, and held in the pattern storage means 302. If the start condition or the transmission start condition for the special accessory effect is not satisfied, the effect determining unit 303 displays the effect contents according to the alternative small hit game effect pattern corresponding to the selected special small hit game effect pattern as the effect display control unit. It is displayed on the effect display device 560 through the control by 305. This prevents the special display device 560 from being controlled to be transparent when the special effect production cannot be appropriately started due to the occurrence of an error, thereby preventing the special character production device 530 in an inappropriate state from being viewed from the front. it can.

  In the alternative small hit game effect pattern, an effect process having a length equivalent to the effect execution period of the special character effect is determined. For example, as an alternative small hit game effect pattern replacing the first special character effect, a process including an effect display that increases the expectation level of the V prize corresponding to the passage of the “attack hole” at the end of the effect process is determined. As an alternative small hit game effect pattern that replaces the second special character effect, a process including an effect display that suggests that a V prize corresponding to the passage of the “losing hole” has been missed at the end of the effect process is defined.

  The effect determining unit 303 (sub CPU 310) continues the transmission state of the effect display device 560 on the condition that the transmission continuation condition is satisfied even after the start of transmission. When the sub CPU 310 determines that the control state of the special character effect device 530 does not satisfy the transparent continuation condition, the sub CPU 310 switches the effect display device 560 to the non-transparent state and displays the content that is an alternative to the special character effect effect. It is displayed on the device 560. For example, after determining that a part of the effect display device 560 is in a transmissive state and a substitute symbol is displayed small in a non-transparent state while the special character effect is being executed, the transmission continuation condition is not satisfied. Controls to switch the effect display device 560 to the non-transparent state entirely, and to switch to an alternative small hit game effect display that is not only an alternative symbol. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 310 receives an error indicating that the transmission control itself of the effect display device 560 has failed and the transmission control is disabled, the sub CPU 310 is in a non-transmission state in a part of the image display area. Switch to the contents of the effect that can be displayed only by the part, and continue the effect display after that.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram schematically showing a special small hit game effect pattern determination table. In the special small hit game effect pattern determination table 590, two lottery value ranges 596 are assigned for each combination of the big hit development presence 592 and the big hit type 594, and each of the lottery value ranges 596 has an effect pattern type. 598 is assigned. Specifically, the table is divided into a case where the predetermined value indicating whether or not the jackpot development 592 corresponds to “With development to jackpot” and “No development to jackpot”, and the table is further divided into “Development to jackpot”. In the case of “Yes”, the table is divided into the case where the big hit type 594 corresponds to “There is a short time, 15R big hit” and the case where it corresponds to “No time short, 5R big hit”. In the case of “There is a short time, 15R big hit”, the lottery value range “0 to 204” as the lottery value range 596 is assigned “first special small hit game effect” as the effect pattern type 598, and the lottery value range 596 In the lottery value range of “205 to 255”, “second special small hit game effect” is assigned as the effect pattern type 598. Therefore, in the case of “There is a short time and 15R big hit”, the “first special small hit game effect” is selected with a probability of 80%, and the “second special small hit game effect” is selected with a probability of 20%. In other words, in the case of a small hit of “There is a short time, 15R big hit”, the first special small hit game effect using the first rotating body 551 is easy to be executed, and conversely, if the first special small hit game effect is executed. It is suggested that there is a high possibility that it will be a big hit of "Big hits, 15R big hit".

  In the case of “no time saving, 5R big hit”, the lottery value range of “0-50” as the lottery value range 596 is assigned “first special small hit game effect” as the effect pattern type 598, and as the lottery value range 596 In the lottery value range of “51 to 255”, “second special small hit game effect” is assigned as the effect pattern type 598. Therefore, in the case of “no time saving, 5R big hit”, the “first special small hit game effect” is selected with a probability of 20%, and the “second special small hit game effect” is selected with a probability of 80%. In other words, in the case of a small hit of “no time saving, 5R big hit”, if the second special small hit game effect using the second rotating body 552 is easily executed, conversely, if the second special small hit game effect is executed. It is suggested that the possibility of a small hit developing to a big hit is not relatively high.

  Also in the case of “no development to big hit”, the lottery value range of “0-50” as the lottery value range 596 is assigned “first special small hit game effect” as the effect pattern type 598, and the lottery value range A lottery value range of “51 to 255” as 596 is assigned “second special small hit game effect” as the effect pattern type 598. Therefore, also in the case of “no development to big hit”, “first special small hit game effect” is selected with a probability of 20%, and “second special small hit game effect” is selected with a probability of 80%. . That is, in the case of a small hit of “no development to big hit”, the second special small hit game effect using the second rotating body 552 is easily executed, and conversely, the second special small hit game effect is executed. This suggests that the possibility of a small hit developing into a big hit is not relatively high.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a data processing process among the sub CPU, the effect display control device, the effect display device, the special character effect effect device, and the sound control device in the small hit game effect. First, when the sub CPU 310 determines the content of the effect, a command for executing the effect content is transmitted to each of the effect display control device 313 and the sound control device 314 (S900). The effect display control device 313 that has received the command starts the symbol variation effect (S902), and the sound control device 314 that has received the command executes the sound effect (S904). The effect display control device 313 transmits information indicating the fact to the sub CPU 310 when the symbol variation is stopped after the predetermined time has elapsed and the stop symbol is confirmed with the small hit symbol (S906). Sub CPU310 which received the information which shows the confirmation of a stop symbol transmits the signal which confirms the state of the special-character effect device 530 to the special-character effect device 530 (S908), and the special-character effect device 530 responds with the signal. Then, a signal indicating the state of the special character effect device 530 is transmitted to the sub CPU 310 (S910). If there is no problem in the special character effect device 530 (Y in S912), the special character effect device 530 is controlled to start the special character effect (S913). If there is a problem, the special character effect is skipped S913. The special accessory effect by the effect device 530 is not executed (N in S912). The effect display control device 313 transmits information indicating that to the sub CPU 310 when the reduction of the confirmed small hit symbol display is completed.

  When the sub CPU 310 determines that the transmission start condition of the effect display device 560 is satisfied based on the information received from the special accessory effect device 530 and the effect display control device 313 (Y in S916), the effect display device 560. And the transmission is started (S918), and if it is determined that the transmission start condition is not satisfied, S918 is skipped (N in S916). The sub CPU 310 transmits an effect display and effect sound execution command for the special effect effect to the effect display control device 313 and the sound control device 314 (S922), and the effect display control device 313 starts displaying the special effect effect. (S924), the voice control device 314 starts the voice output of the special accessory effect (S926). At this time, if it is determined in S916 that the transmission start condition is not satisfied, the sub CPU 310 instructs the effect display control device 313 to display an alternative effect when the effect display device 560 is not transmitted in S922.

  When the effect ball passes through one of the passage holes in the special effect effect (Y in S928), the special character effect device 530 transmits a detection signal indicating the pass of the effect ball and the state of the rotating body to the sub CPU 310. (S930) If no passage is detected, S930 is skipped (N in S928). If the sub CPU 310 determines that the transmission continuation condition of the effect display device 560 is not satisfied based on the detection signal from the special character effect device 530 (Y in S932), the sub CPU 310 controls the special character effect device 530. The transmission is stopped and switched to the non-transparent state (S934), an instruction for an alternative effect is transmitted to the effect display control device 313 (S936), and the effect display control device 313 is switched to an alternative effect display (S938). When the transmission continuation condition is satisfied, S934 to S938 are skipped (N in S932).

  The information transmitted from the effect display control device 313 to the sub CPU 310 in S906 and S914 includes information indicating the effect mode to be executed by the sub CPU 310 in the form that the effect display control device 313 instructs the sub CPU 310. May be. For example, information indicating the presence / absence of transmission, transmission timing, transmission time, display area to be transmitted, and transparency of the effect display control device 313 may be included in a form that the effect display control device 313 designates to the sub CPU 310. However, if the information that triggers the end of transmission is not transmitted from the effect display control device 313 to the sub CPU 310 for some reason, it is not appropriate for the sub CPU 310 to leave the effect display device 560 transparent. Therefore, when the sub CPU 310 recognizes the latest timing assumed as the scheduled transmission end time after the start of transmission of the effect display device 560 and information is not transmitted from the effect display control device 313 by the latest timing. Is regarded as a timeout, and the sub CPU 310 may cancel the transmission of the effect display device 560.

  The information transmitted from the effect display control device 313 to the sub CPU 310 in S906 and S914 may include information indicating the type of effect content displayed on the effect display device 560, the display time, and the like. In addition, information indicating the pattern type (first special character effect, second special character effect), execution timing, execution period length, presence / absence of vibration, etc. of the movable character control including the special character effect device 530 is included. May be included. In addition, information indicating the type, volume, output timing, output time, and the like of the sound effect output by the sound control device 314 may be included. Thereby, it is possible to more efficiently and accurately perform voice output in synchronization with the effect display of the effect display device 560.

  Although not shown in FIG. 39, the lighting state of the decorative lamp 111, which is an effect lamp, is also controlled by the sub CPU 310. For example, the decoration lamp 111 is also lit in a predetermined manner at timings such as S908 and S922 triggered by reception of information indicating the display state from the effect display control device 313 in S906. In this case, the information transmitted from the effect display control device 313 to the sub CPU 310 may include information indicating the type, lighting time, and lighting color of the decorative lamp 111 to be lit. Also, the sub CPU 310 controls the switching control for enabling the effect button 109. For example, at the timing of S908, S922, etc., the activation of the effect button 109 is also set. In this case, the information transmitted from the effect display control device 313 to the sub CPU 310 indicates the type of the effect button 109 to be activated, the type of pressing method (single press, continuous hit, long press, etc.), the effective period, and the like. Information may be included. Thereby, the activation of the effect button 109 can be started more efficiently and accurately in synchronization with the display of the image indicating the activation of the effect button 109 on the screen of the effect display device 560.

  The information transmitted from the effect display control device 313 to the sub CPU 310 includes not only information indicating the display state and instructions to the sub CPU 310 but also information used in development work and maintenance work, that is, information used for debugging. May be. For example, information such as the elapsed time of the effect display, the frame number being displayed, the type and number of the most recently received commands, and the processing load factor of the CPU in the effect display control device 313 may be included. The information transmitted from the effect display control device 313 to the sub CPU 310 may include error information indicating a problem that has occurred in the effect display control device 313. In this case, for example, when the display control program executed on the side of the effect display control device 313 falls into an infinite loop, it may be incorporated so that error information can be transmitted from the infinite loop to the sub CPU 310.

  In the above, this invention was demonstrated based on the Example. This embodiment is merely an example, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made to the combination of each component and each processing process, and such modifications are within the scope of the present invention. is there. Hereinafter, modifications will be described.

  FIG. 40 shows the shapes of the interference member and the second rotating body in the modified example. Whereas the interference member 553 in the embodiment is formed in a substantially Y shape composed of three tip portions, the interference member 559 in the modified example as shown in this figure has two tip portions 559a and 559b. It is different in that it is formed in a generally U-shaped (bent-shaped) or substantially boomerang shape. This shape allows, in a certain rotational position, other passage holes including one passage hole sandwiched between the two passage holes at the same time to simultaneously interfere with two passage holes having a rotation angle interval of 120 degrees. Does not interfere with each other, and has a shape that prevents all the passage holes from interfering at different rotational positions. The interference member 559 is also formed of a highly permeable acrylic plate or the like, and a member having substantially the same radius as the second rotating body 552 on the assumption that the second rotating body 552 and the rotating shaft are provided as one unit, It has a shape that is hollowed out in a substantially square shape or a substantially boomerang shape.

  FIG. 40A shows an initial state of the positional relationship between the interference member 559 and the second rotating body 552. The initial state is a state in which the end portions 559a and 559b do not interfere with any through hole. That is, the front end portion 559a can be located between the fourth loss hole 557d and the fifth loss hole 557e, and the front end portion 559b can be located between the first loss hole 557a and the second loss hole 557b. The second rotating body 552 and the interference member 559 are both similar to the interference member 553 in that they are rotated clockwise at the same rotational speed with the same center point 558 as the central axis.

  FIG. 40B shows the positional relationship between the second rotating body 552 and the interference member 559 when there is a small hit development, that is, when it is desired to pass the effect ball through the hit hole 556. In this case, the position where the first hole 557a and the second hole 557b in front and rear of the hole 556 can be prevented from interfering with each other while passing through the hole 556 without interference. Transition from the initial state of (a). For example, the first tip portion 559a interferes with the first loss hole 557a, and the second tip portion 559b simultaneously interferes with the second loss hole 557b. As a result, the first loss hole 557a and the second loss hole 557b, which are two loss holes on both sides of the hit hole 556, are simultaneously interfered with each other, making it difficult to pass.

  FIG. 40C shows the positional relationship between the second rotating body 552 and the interference member 559 when there is no small hit development, that is, when the effect ball is desired to pass through the loss hole 557. In this case, at least the hitting hole 556 is interfered, and a transition is made from the initial state in FIG. For example, the second tip 559b interferes with the hit hole 556, and the first tip 559a interferes with the fifth loss hole 557e that does not directly affect. As a result, the through hole 556 becomes difficult to pass, and passes through the first loss hole 557a, the second loss hole 557b, or the third loss hole 557c. The effect ball is thrown in just before reaching the second discharge position 587, which is the lowermost part, or in a state as shown in the figure, which is about to reach the second discharge position 587, while the passage hole 556 is in a state where it is difficult to pass. . The state where the hole 556 is in the lower right is the same as the position of the hole 556 shown in FIG. 40 (b). The same. In this state, the first losing hole 557a adjacent to the left of the hitting hole 556 is located between the upper left position, which is the production ball insertion position, and the second discharging position 587, and immediately the first losing hole 557a. There is a high possibility that the second lost hole 557b passes through the second lost hole 557b and is discharged when the second lost hole 557b reaches the second discharge position 587 even if it passes through. Even if the second lost hole 557b is accidentally passed, there is a high possibility that the third lost hole 557c passes through and is discharged when the third lost hole 557c reaches the second discharge position 587. At least, it is not discharged through the interfering hole 556.

  A modified example of the special accessory effect will be described. The special-effects production according to the modified example includes a production process that intentionally reduces the visibility of the production ball in a part of the execution period of the special-character production, that is, the production execution period of the small hit game. To do. For example, in the first half of the effect execution period, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the effect display device 560 in the same way as the effect according to the alternative small hit game effect pattern described above, and the special accessory effect device 530 is visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine. Impossible or difficult to see. In addition, the special character effect device 530 executes the special character effect by the effect ball in a state where the special effect effect device 530 is not visible or difficult to see, and the effect ball can be visually recognized or easily seen from the middle of the effect execution period. By switching to, the final stage where the production ball enters the hole is made visible from the front of the gaming machine. That is, the first half of the effect period is effect display on the effect display device 560, and after that, it is switched from the middle to the special effect effect by the effect ball. In this case, the user may be prompted to press the effect button 109 at the effect switching timing, and may be switched to the special accessory effect only when the effect button 109 is pressed. By providing such a switching effect, after being promoted to a special-effects effect with a high expectation that will be a big hit, the content of the effect will further enhance the expectation that the effect ball will enter the hole. it can.

  In addition, an effect display that decorates or emphasizes the movement of the effect sphere may be executed by combining the effect display on the effect display device 560 and the special accessory effect. The nature of the transparent display is close to white, that is, a display with high brightness, which makes it easy to see the back, while the display is close to black, that is, the display with low brightness is visible. Can be difficult to do. Utilizing this property, the expectation that the stage sphere will pass through the hole is made white by displaying the location where the stage sphere is located and giving an aura display that decorates the stage sphere around it. May suggest. For example, the aura display may be red, a giraffe pattern, a rainbow color, or the like, thereby providing an effect display that increases the expected degree of passage through the hole.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the “effect ball” positioned differently from the game ball launched into the game area is used for the special effect effect. In a modified example, a game ball launched into the game area may be used as the “effect ball”. For example, one of the game balls that have entered the second big winning opening 22 within the first possible entry period immediately before the start of the special bonus effect may be used as the effect ball.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “first small hit game” in which the specific area can be substantially passed and the “second small hit game” in which the specific area cannot be substantially passed according to the symbol type of the small hit. The case where any one of these is configured to be executed has been shown. In the modified example, a first small hit game that is relatively easy to pass through the specific area and a second small hit game that is relatively difficult to pass through the specific area are executed according to the symbol type of the small hit. You may make it do. For example, in the first small hit game, a relatively long entry period is set for the second big prize opening corresponding to the opening timing of the specific area opening and closing device, while in the second small hit game, the specific area opening and closing device is set. It is possible to make it difficult to enter the second grand prize opening by setting a short opening period of the second big prize opening in correspondence with the opening timing.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the success / failure lottery value is not held for the second success / failure lottery value is shown. In a modified example, the success / failure lottery value may be held for the second success / failure lottery value. In this case, in order to avoid the excessive occurrence of small hitting big hits due to the holding in the second game, the holding number of the second game may be smaller than the holding number of the first game. For example, up to 4 winning / closure values may be held for the first game, while up to 4 predetermined numbers may be held for the second game. More specifically, only one or two second winning / failing lottery values may be reserved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the variable pitching device that is released during the small hit game is provided in the right passage and the right pitching display prompts the player to enter the variable pitching device is shown. In a modified example, a variable pitching device that is opened during the small hit game may be provided in the left passage, and may be configured to prompt the player to enter the variable pitching device by left-handed display. Further, instead of a display for guiding the firing direction such as right-handed or left-handed, a guidance display for instructing that the game ball should be fired toward the variable pitching device during the small hit game may be displayed.

  60 effect display device, 80 game board, 81 game area, 220 hit / fail judgment means, 260 special game control means, 303 effect determination means, 305 effect display control means, 552 second rotating body, 553 interference member, 560 effect display device.

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A game board in which a game area is formed;
A go / no-go determination means for executing a go / no-go determination based on a lottery value for determining whether or not to shift to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game;
Special game control means for executing the special game when the result of the success / failure determination is a big hit;
An effect display device for displaying the effect contents;
Production determining means for determining production content including content to be displayed in the image display area of the production display device;
Effect display control means for causing the effect display device to display the contents of the effect determined by the effect determining means,
The success / failure determination unit and the special game control unit are provided in a main control unit that controls the operation of the game,
The effect determining means and the effect display control means are provided in a sub-control unit that controls the effect operation of the game,
When the effect determining means determines that the predetermined effect is to be executed at a predetermined execution timing when the display state of the effect display device is in a predetermined state as the effect content, the effect display control means Transmitting the information indicating the execution timing to the effect determining means at the timing when the display state of the device is actually in a predetermined state,
The effect determining means is a ball game machine that executes the predetermined effect upon receiving information indicating the execution timing from the effect display control means.

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