JP2018086427A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that can excellently improve attention level to games.SOLUTION: A pachinko machine includes a game board provided with operation ball entrance parts and on the basis of a ball entrance to these operation ball entrance parts, a winning/losing lottery for a big win (jackpot) is performed. A lower operation ball entrance part is provided with an electric driven accessory that can be switched between a receiving state and a non-receiving state, and for switching modes of the electric accessory, a low frequency support mode, a middle frequency support mode more advantageous to players than the low frequency support mode, and a high frequency support mode more advantageous to players than the middle frequency support mode are set. During the low frequency support mode, if a specific probability variation big win is won in the lottery, a shift is made via an opening/closing performance mode to the middle frequency support mode. Also, during the middle frequency support mode, if the specific probability variation big win is won in the lottery, a shift is made via an opening/closing performance mode to the high frequency support mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, there is one that is set so that a privilege is given to a player when a specific condition is established based on the launch of a game ball. Specifically, a lottery to determine whether or not to shift from a normal gaming state to a special gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, etc., when a gaming ball has entered the pitching part provided in the gaming area is performed. There is something to be said. When the lottery is won (that is, when the above specific condition is satisfied), for example, opening and closing of the variable pitching portion provided in the game area is executed, and according to the number of pitches entering the variable pitching portion A game ball is paid out (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2001-062098 A

  In the gaming machine, when a specific condition is established, a privilege or the like uniquely associated with the establishment of the specific condition is given to the player. Thus, in gaming machines where the establishment of specific conditions and the benefits granted based on them are uniform, it is assumed that the game is monotonous and it is difficult to increase the player's attention to the game. The

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of favorably increasing the degree of attention to a game.

The present invention
A game board in which a game area is formed;
Based on a predetermined launch operation, game ball launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area;
A pitching portion provided in the gaming board and into which a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area can flow;
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on a game ball entering the entrance portion;
Determination means for determining whether or not the special information acquired by the information acquisition means corresponds to predetermined information set in advance;
Special game state transition means for making a transition to a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state based on the result of determination by the determination means being that it corresponds to the predetermined information; In gaming machines equipped with
The entrance part is
The first entrance club,
A second incoming ball that is provided separately from the first incoming ball part and can be switched between an accepting state in which a game ball flowing down the game area can flow and a non-accepting state in which the inflow of the game ball is more difficult than the receiving state. And
Variable control means for switching the second ball-in part to the acceptance state when a preset switching condition is satisfied;
As the normal gaming state, at least one of a period during which the second pitching portion is maintained in the receiving state and a frequency per unit period in which the determination by the determination unit based on the pitching into the second pitching portion is performed. Thus, a first gaming state, a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, and a third gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the second gaming state are provided. And
First transition means for transitioning to the second gaming state based on the result of determination by the determination means being the correspondence result during the first gaming state;
Second transition means for transitioning to the third gaming state based on the result of determination by the determination means being the correspondence result during the second gaming state;
Regardless of the type of game state when the result of the determination by the determination means is the corresponding result, the game state is specified as a specific normal game state among the first game state, the second game state, and the third game state. And a third transition means for shifting to
The information acquisition means includes
First information acquisition means for acquiring the special information on the basis of a game ball entering the first entrance part;
A second information acquisition means for acquiring the special information based on a game ball entering the second entrance part;
When the result of the correspondence is based on the special information acquired by the first information acquisition unit, the case of the result of the correspondence is based on the special information acquired by the second information acquisition unit. It is characterized in that the game state transition by the third transition means is difficult to be executed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to favorably increase the degree of attention to a game.

It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol displayed on the display screen of a symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content on the display screen of a symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for a success or failure lottery. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a success / failure table. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the opening pattern of a special winning opening, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the support pattern by an electrically-driven accessory. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a distribution table. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows game times control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the stop result setting process for jackpot results. It is a flowchart which shows a game state transfer process. It is a flowchart which shows an opening command setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a big prize opening / closing process. It is a flowchart which shows the process for electronic combination support. It is a flowchart which shows a power combination opening / closing process. It is a flowchart which shows the transfer process at the time of completion | finish of opening-and-closing execution mode. (A) is a flowchart showing a setting process for probability variation jackpot result B, (b) is a flowchart showing a setting process for probability variation jackpot result C. (A) is a flowchart showing a setting process for probability variation jackpot result E, (b) is a flowchart showing a setting process for normal jackpot result A, and (c) is a flowchart showing a setting process for normal jackpot result B. It is the schematic which shows the support aspect determined based on the type of jackpot and the game state at the time of jackpot winning. It is the block diagram which showed the flow of the game roughly.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10 viewed from the front side, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing the main configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in an exploded manner. In FIG. 2, the configuration in the game area PE of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine main part 12 attached to the outer frame 11.

  The outer frame 11 is configured by connecting wooden plates to four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. By attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility, the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall. In the pachinko machine 10, the outer frame 11 is not an essential configuration, and the outer frame 11 may be provided on the island facility of the game arcade.

  The gaming machine main part 12 is supported by the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. Specifically, the upper support bracket 17 is fixed to a connection portion between the upper frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11, and further, a lower portion is connected to the connection portion between the lower frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11. Side support fittings 18 are provided. The upper support bracket 17 and the lower support bracket 18 form a support mechanism. The support mechanism causes the gaming machine main unit 12 to turn the left side of the pachinko machine 10 in the front view with respect to the outer frame 11. The right side can be turned to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 with the turning tip side (see FIGS. 2 and 3).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine main part 12 includes an inner frame 13 as a base body, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack arranged behind the inner frame 13. Unit 15. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main part 12 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in front view.

  A front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13 and can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view. Further, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated rearward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view ( (See FIG. 3).

<Front door frame 14>
Next, the front door frame 14 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is mainly composed of a synthetic resin frame body 20 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11, and covers almost the entire front surface of the inner frame 13. Yes. A substantially elliptical window portion 21 is formed in the central portion of the frame body 20 so that a substantially entire game area PE described later can be viewed from the front. The window portion 21 is formed by the glass unit 22. The front door frame 14 is closed from the back side.

  The glass unit 22 includes a plurality of glass panels 23 having transparency and a glass holder that holds the glass panels 23. The glass holder is formed with a partition portion for partitioning the holding region of the glass panel 23 in the front-rear direction, and the two glass panels 23 face each other in the front-rear direction with the partition portion interposed therebetween. That is, by securing a predetermined gap between the glass panels 23, the gaming area PE is covered by the glass panels 23 from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 while avoiding interference between the glass panels 23. It is in a state.

  Note that it is not always necessary to unitize both glass panels 23 using a glass holder, and each glass panel 23 may be individually attached to the frame 20. Furthermore, the number of glass panels is arbitrary, and may be one or three or more. However, from the viewpoint of improving safety and security, it is preferable to employ a plurality of glass panels and to make the glass panels face each other across a predetermined gap. Incidentally, it is also possible to employ a synthetic resin panel member having transparency instead of the glass panel.

  As shown in FIG. 1, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the glass unit 22 (specifically, the window portion 21). For example, an annular illumination part 26 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED is provided along the periphery of the window part 21. In the annular illumination part 26, lighting or blinking is performed according to a change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or at a predetermined reach. In addition, an error display lamp unit 27 that is turned on at the time of a predetermined error is provided in the center of the annular illumination unit 26 and at the uppermost part of the pachinko machine 10, and a prize that is turned on while the prize ball is being paid out on the left and right sides. A sphere lamp portion 28 is provided. Further, a speaker unit 29 is provided at a position close to the left and right prize ball lamp units 28 to output sound effects corresponding to the gaming state.

  Below the window portion 21 in the front door frame 14 (frame body 20), an upper bulging portion 31 and a lower bulging portion 32 that bulge toward the front side are arranged side by side. An upper pan 33 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 31, and a lower pan 34 that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 32. The upper plate 33 has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism described later while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 34 has a function of storing game balls that become surplus in the upper tray 33.

  A game ball launching handle 41 is provided on the right side of the lower bulging portion 32 so as to protrude toward the front side. By operating the game ball launch handle 41, a game ball is launched from a game ball launch mechanism described later.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a passage forming unit 45 is attached to the back surface of the front door frame 14. The passage forming unit 45 is formed of a synthetic resin, and has a front door side upper dish passage that leads to the upper dish 33 and a front door side lower dish path that leads to the lower dish 34. In the passage forming unit 45, a receiving port portion that protrudes rearward and is opened upward is formed at the upper corner of the passage forming unit 45, and the entrance portion of the front door side upper plate passage is formed by dividing the receiving port portion into left and right by a partition wall. The portion and the entrance portion of the front door side lower dish passage are partitioned. The game balls that have entered the front door side upper dish passage are guided to the upper dish 33, and the game balls that have entered the front door side lower dish path are guided to the lower dish 34.

  Projecting shafts are provided at the upper end and the lower end of the rotation base end side of the back surface of the front door frame 14. These projecting shafts constitute an assembly mechanism for the inner frame 13. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of bar brackets 49 extending rearward are arranged in parallel in the vertical direction on the rotating front end side of the back surface of the front door frame 14. These hooks 49 constitute a locking mechanism for the inner frame 13.

<Inner frame 13>
Next, the inner frame 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The inner frame 13 is mainly configured by a resin base 50 whose outer shape is substantially rectangular like the outer frame 11. The height dimension of the resin base 50 is set slightly smaller than the height dimension of the outer frame 11. The resin base 50 is arranged close to the upper frame portion of the outer frame 11, and a slight gap is formed between the lower frame portion of the outer frame 11 and the resin base 50. A curtain plate is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to close the gap. The curtain plate is disposed below the resin base 50 (specifically, the lower end portion thereof). When the inner frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the resin base 50 is placed on the curtain plate. .

  Support metal fittings 51 and 52 are attached to the upper and lower ends of the rotation base end side of the front surface of the resin base 50. Shaft holes are formed in the support fittings 51 and 52, and the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported with respect to the inner frame 13 by inserting the projection shaft of the front door frame 14 into the shaft holes. ing.

  Insertion holes for inserting the metal fittings 49 provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14 are provided on the rotation front end side of the front surface of the resin base 50. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 10 has a configuration in which a locking device 55 for locking the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 is hidden behind the inner frame 13. Therefore, the front door frame 14 is locked to the inner frame 13 so as not to be opened by the hook metal 49 being locked to the locking device 55 (specifically, the front door hook receiving member) through the insertion hole. The locking device 55 has an inner frame collar member 57 extending rearward of the inner frame 13. When these inner frame hook members 57 are hooked on the hook receiving member 19 of the outer frame 11, the gaming machine main part 12 is locked in a closed state with respect to the outer frame 11.

  A cylinder lock 58 for performing an unlocking operation of the locking device 55 is installed at the lower right corner of the resin base 50. The cylinder lock 58 is integrated with the locking device 55. When the key inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 58 is turned to the right, the lock of the front door frame 14 with respect to the inner frame 13 is released, and the cylinder lock 58 is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 58. The locking device 55 is configured so that the locking of the inner frame 13 with respect to the outer frame 11 is released when the key is turned counterclockwise.

  A substantially elliptical window hole 54 is formed at the center of the resin base 50, and the window hole 54 is closed from behind by a game board 60 attached to the resin base 50. The game board 60 includes a wooden plywood and a sheet material that covers a front plate surface of the plywood, and the front surface of the game board 60 is exposed to the front side of the resin base 50 through the window hole 54. In the exposed portion, that is, the front surface of the game board 60, a game area PE in which game balls flow down is formed. Note that the game board 60 is not limited to wooden, and may be made of synthetic resin.

  Hereinafter, the game board 60 (in particular, various configurations arranged in the game area PE) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board 60.

<Game board 60>
The game board 60 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in its own thickness direction (front-rear direction) by performing router processing. In each of the openings, a general winning opening 61, operation ball entering portions 62 and 63, variable ball entering devices 64 and 65, a through gate 66, a variable display unit 67, and the like are disposed. When a ball is entered into the general winning opening 61, the operation ball entry portions 62 and 63, and the variable ball entry devices 64 and 65, this is detected by a detection sensor disposed on the back side of the game board 60, and the detection result. The player is given a privilege such as paying out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  In addition, an out port 68 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 60, and game balls that have not entered various winning holes etc. are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 68. Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening part, and after passing through the opening part, the game ball passes through the opening part as well as being discharged from the game area PE. A mode in which the game area PE is not discharged later is also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 68, to the general winning port 61, the operation ball entering parts 62 and 63, the variable ball entering devices 64 and 65, and the through gate 66. This is also expressed as winning.

  Further, the game board 60 is provided with a large number of nails 69 in order to disperse and adjust the flow path of the game ball as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill are provided. By various configurations such as the nail 69 and the windmill, the flow path of the game ball is differentiated and adjusted so that a winning to the above-described general winning opening 61 or the like occurs with an appropriate probability.

  The variable display unit 67 is arranged in the center of the game board 60, and the operation entrance parts 62, 63 and the like are arranged around the variable display unit 67. The operation entrance parts 62 and 63 are arranged below the variable display unit 67 in the vertical direction. Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience, the upper working entrance part is referred to as “upper working entrance part 62”, and the lower operation entrance part is referred to as “lower operation entrance part 63”.

  In particular, the lower working entrance portion (lottery opportunity entrance portion) 63 is provided with an open / close type entrance assist device (entrance assisting means) or an electric accessory 71 as an opening / closing member (opening / closing means). The electric accessory 71 includes a pair of left and right movable pieces 71a and a solenoid-type drive unit 71b that drives the movable piece 71a. By operating the movable piece 71a, An open state (supported state or auxiliary state) in which the entrance to the entrance portion (lower operation port 63a) is possible or easy, and a closed state (unsupported state) in which the entrance is impossible or more difficult than the open state. Or non-assisting state).

  In the game area PE, the through gates 66 are arranged in the area on the right side and the area on the left side of the variable display unit 67, respectively, and winning by lottery triggered by the passage of the game ball through the through gate 66. In such a case, the electric accessory 71 is in an open state for a preset time.

  In addition, when the entrance to the upper operation entrance portion 62 occurs, three game balls are paid out, and when the entrance to the lower operation entrance portion 63 occurs, 4 games. Although the payout of the balls is executed, the payout number of the game balls is not limited to the above. However, in order to increase the advantage of the lower working ball entering part 63 with respect to the upper working ball entering part 62, the number of payouts applied to the lower working ball entering part 63 is set larger than the number of payouts applied to the upper working ball entering part 62. It is preferable to do.

  The variable pitching devices (special pitching device or special pitching means) 64 and 65 are individually arranged below and to the right of the variable display unit 67. For the sake of convenience, the variable pitching device arranged below the variable display unit 67 (specifically, below the working pitching portions 62 and 63) will be referred to as the “lower variable pitching device 64” and to the right of the variable display unit 67. The variable pitching device arranged in detail (below the lower working pitching portion 63) is referred to as “right variable pitching device 65”.

  The lower variable pitching device 64 is provided with a lower large prize opening 64a leading to the back side of the game board 60, and an opening / closing mechanism as an opening / closing means for opening and closing the lower big prize winning opening 64a. . The opening / closing mechanism includes an opening / closing door 64b as an opening / closing member for the lower large prize winning opening 64a. The open / close door 64b is switched between an open state (assisting state or receiving state) in which a game ball can be entered or facilitated and a closed state (non-assisting state or non-accepting state) in which the entering ball is impossible or difficult. It is possible. The opening / closing door 64b is connected to a variable ball driving unit 64c (specifically a solenoid) provided on the back side of the game board 60, and the opening / closing door 64b is maintained in a closed state under normal conditions. In the lottery, when the winning / opening execution mode (opening / closing execution state) is won, the open state is switched.

  Similarly, the right variable pitching device 65 includes a right big prize opening 65a leading to the back side of the game board 60, and an opening / closing mechanism as an opening / closing means for opening and closing the right big prize winning hole 65a. ing. The opening / closing mechanism includes an opening / closing door 65b as an opening / closing member for the right large prize winning opening 65a. The open / close door 65b is switched between an open state (assisting state or receiving state) in which a game ball can be entered or facilitated and a closed state (non-assist state or non-accepting state) in which the entering ball is impossible or difficult. It is possible. Further, the opening / closing door 65b is connected to a variable ball driving unit 65c (specifically, a solenoid) provided on the back side of the game board 60, and the opening / closing door 65b is maintained in a closed state under normal conditions. In the lottery, when the winning / opening execution mode (opening / closing execution state) is won, the open state is switched.

  Here, the opening / closing execution mode is a mode to be shifted to when a big win is won. As an opening mode of the variable pitching devices 64 and 65 in the opening / closing execution mode, for example, a predetermined time (0.06 sec or 30 sec in this embodiment) or a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) is used. It is set so that the opening / closing door 64b or the opening / closing door 65b is repeatedly opened with a winning round as one round and an upper limit of a plurality of rounds (9 rounds in the present embodiment).

  In the opening / closing execution mode, the lower variable pitching device 64 (lower large winning opening 64a) is a target to be opened, and the right variable pitching device 65 (right large winning port 65a) is a target to be opened. Is set. These both opening modes are selected according to the type of jackpot described later.

  Here, a supplementary description will be given of the arrangement of each of the actuated entrance parts 62 and 63 and the variable entrance parts 64 and 65.

  When a game ball is fired toward the area on the left side of the variable display unit 67, the game ball that has passed through the side of the variable display unit 67 is below the variable display unit 67 in the game area PE. It is easy to be guided to a region, that is, a region where the upper working ball entering portion 62 and the lower working ball entering portion 63 are arranged. At this time, the game ball that passed through both the actuated entrance portions 62 and 63 flowed down to the lower variable entrance device 64 and did not enter the lower big prize opening 64a of the lower variable entrance device 64. In such a case, the game area PE is discharged through the out port 68. On the other hand, the right variable pitching device 65 is arranged at a position where the game ball flowing down the area on the left side of the variable display unit 67 cannot reach. For this reason, it is avoided that the game ball launched toward the left region of the variable display unit 67 enters the right big winning opening 65a.

  In addition, when a game ball is launched toward the region on the right side of the variable display unit 67, the game ball that has passed through the side of the variable display unit 67 flows down toward the right variable ball entry device 65. The right variable pitching device 65 is formed with a guiding portion that guides the game ball toward the lower region of the variable display unit 67 in the game region PE (specifically, the lower working pitching portion 63). The game ball that has passed through the right large winning opening 65 a of the right variable pitching device 65 flows down toward the lower action pitching portion 63. Then, the game ball that has passed through the lower operation ball entry portion 63 flows down toward the lower variable ball entry device 64. Here, the upper operating ball entering portion 62 is arranged at a position where the game ball launched toward the right region of the variable display unit 67 is unreachable. For this reason, the game ball is allowed to enter both the variable ball entry devices 64 and 65 and the lower operation ball entry portion 63, but is prevented from entering the upper operation ball entry portion 62. .

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the through gates 66 are arranged on both the left and right sides of the variable display unit 67, so that the game ball can be fired toward either the left or right side of the variable display unit 67. The support function by the electric accessory 71 of the lower operation ball entry portion 63 is ensured (even if the game is performed according to the game situation).

  Next, the variable display unit 67 will be described. The variable display unit 67 is provided with a symbol display device 75 that variably displays symbols with the winning of the operation ball entering portions 62 and 63 as a trigger. The variable display unit 67 is provided with a center frame 76 so as to surround the symbol display device 75. The lower part of the center frame 76 corresponds to a holding lamp portion 77 for the upper working port corresponding to the upper working ball portion 62 (upper working port 62a) and a lower working ball portion 63 (lower working port 63a). A holding lamp portion 78 for the lower working port is provided. In the present embodiment, the number of times that a game ball has passed through each of the actuated ball entering parts 62 and 63 is held up to a maximum of 4 times. The reserved number corresponding to the sphere parts 62 and 63 is individually displayed.

  The symbol display device 75 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and the display content on the display screen 75a is controlled by a display control device described later. On the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, for example, symbols are displayed side by side in the top, middle, and bottom, and these symbols are variably displayed as they are scrolled in the horizontal direction. When a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on a preset active line, a special gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot) occurs.

  It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the functions of the holding lamp units 77 and 78 described above are given to the symbol display device 75 and the number of holds is displayed on the symbol display device 75.

  The operation entrance parts 62 and 63 are arranged at positions close to the variable display unit 67. Since a big win can be triggered by winning a prize at the working pitches 62 and 63, the player pays attention to whether or not the winning pitches 62 and 63 win and whether or not a big win will occur. It is considered that attention is paid to the symbol display device 75 for grasping. Providing the operation entrance parts 62 and 63 near the variable display unit 67 is a device for concentrating a portion that the player wants to pay attention to around the variable display unit 67.

  A main display unit 81 is arranged on the side of the operation entrance parts 62 and 63 (below the right side variable entry apparatus 65). The main display unit 81 is disposed along the outer edge on the lower side of the game area PE, and protrudes forward from the front surface of the game board 60 to the pachinko machine 10. The front surface of the main display unit 81 is opposed to the glass unit 22 (specifically, the rear glass panel 23) that allows the game area PE to be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and further to the rear glass panel 23. The distance between them is narrower than that of one game ball. This prevents the game ball from falling in front of the front surface of the main display unit 81.

  In the main display unit 81, a main display portion D on which a predetermined pattern or the like is displayed is provided at a portion facing the glass unit 22. The main display unit D includes an upper working ball display unit DU for displaying a lottery result based on winning in the upper working ball unit 62 (upper working port 62a) and a lower working ball unit 63 (lower side). A display panel DL for a lower side actuated ball portion that displays a result of a lottery performed based on winning in the operating port 63a).

  In the display unit DU for the upper action ball entry unit, the display of the variation in the pattern is performed using the winning in the upper action ball entry unit 62 as a trigger, and based on the winning in the upper operation ball entry unit 62 as a result of stopping the fluctuation display The result of the internal lottery performed is clearly indicated. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the upper working ball entering unit 62 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, the variable display is stopped on the upper working ball display unit DU. After a predetermined pattern is displayed as a stop result, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode.

  In the lower action entry part display unit DL, a change display of a picture is performed with a winning in the lower action entry part 63 as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the change display, the lower action entry part 63 is displayed. The result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning is clearly indicated. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the lower operating ball entering portion 63 is a winning result corresponding to the big hit or special win, the variable display is stopped on the lower operating ball entering portion display unit DL. After a predetermined pattern is displayed as a stop result, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode according to the result.

  Here, on the basis of winning in any one of the activated ball entering parts 62, 63, the variable display is started in the corresponding activated ball display unit DU, DL, a predetermined stop result is displayed, and the above variable display is displayed. This is equivalent to one game time until is stopped. However, the number of game times is not limited to the above-mentioned content. For example, a single display area is provided, and even if a winning is made to any of the operating ball entering parts 62 and 63, the single game area is only given. In the configuration in which the variable display is performed in one display area, the variable display is started in the single display area, and the above-mentioned variable display is stopped in a state where the predetermined stop result is displayed. Once.

  The main display unit D of the main display unit 81 is provided with a through gate display unit DS for displaying a lottery result based on winning in the through gate 66 in addition to the display units DU and DL for both actuated ball entering units. ing. In the through gate display unit DS, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the through gate 66 as a trigger, and the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 66 is displayed as a result of stopping the variation display. It is clearly shown. When the result of the internal lottery (support lottery) based on the winning to the through gate 66 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the power release state, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the through gate display section DS. Then, after the change display is stopped, it shifts to the electric utility open state. In the electric combination open state, the electric combination 71 provided in the lower operation entrance portion 63 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the number of times that the game ball has passed through the through gate 66 is retained up to 4 times, but the number of suspension is displayed on the main display portion D of the main display unit 81. A holding number display section DH is provided.

  These display units DU, DL, DS, and DH are visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 22 of the front door frame 14, and the front of these various display units DU, DL, DS, and DH. Visibility is secured by avoiding the movement of the game ball.

  The configuration of the inner frame 13 will be described again with reference to FIG. 2. A game ball is directed toward the game area PE based on the operation of the game ball launch handle 41 below the mounting area of the game board 60 in the resin base 50. A game ball launching mechanism 110 is provided. The game ball launching mechanism 110 includes a solenoid 111 that launches a game ball placed at a predetermined launch standby position, a launch rail 112 that defines the launch direction of the game ball launched by the solenoid 111, and a game at the launch standby position. A ball feeding device 113 for supplying a ball and a base plate 114 on which the various configurations 111 to 113 are mounted are provided as main components, and the base plate 114 is fixed to the resin base 50 so that the resin base 50 is fixed. On the other hand, it is integrated.

  The firing rail 112 is fixed to the base plate 114 in an inclined state so as to be inclined upward toward the game board 60 side. A ball stopper that holds the game ball supplied from the ball feeding device 113 at the above-described firing standby position is disposed at a position closer to the downstream end portion (that is, the lower end portion) of the firing rail 112. The solenoid 111 is arranged at a position further downstream than the ball stopper.

  The solenoid 111 is electrically connected to a power source / launch control device described later. Based on the output of the electrical signal from the power supply / launch control device, the output shaft of the solenoid 111 reciprocates in the expansion / contraction direction, so that the game ball placed at the launch standby position is on the game board 60 side, more specifically, the game. It is launched toward the guide rail 100 mounted on the board 60.

  In the guide rail 100, the game area PE is partitioned so that the outer shape of the game area PE is substantially circular. In addition, the guide rail 100 includes an inner rail 101 and an outer rail 102 arranged so as to face each other with a gap slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and a single guide passage 103 is defined by both the rails 101 and 102. Is formed. The guide passage 103 has an inlet portion that is open to the tip end side (obliquely downward) of the firing rail 112 and an outlet portion that is located above the game area PE. The game ball fired based on the operation of the solenoid 111 is guided to the game area PE by moving in the order of the firing rail 112 → guide rail 100 (entrance portion → exit portion). By adjusting the amount of operation of the game ball launch handle 41, the game ball can be divided into an area on the left side of the variable display unit 67 in the game area PE and an area on the right side of the variable display unit 67 in the game area PE. It is possible.

  In the game board 60, a reverse prevention member 106 for preventing the game ball reaching the game area PE from returning back into the guide passage 103 is attached to the front side of the exit portion, specifically near the tip of the inner rail 101. Thus, it is possible to prevent the subsequent launch of the game ball from being hindered by the game ball that has reached the game area PE first.

  The guide rail 100 (see FIG. 4) and the firing rail 112 are arranged such that the entrance portion of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the firing rail 112 face each other with the lower end edge of the game board 60 interposed therebetween. That is, both the rails 100 and 112 are arranged such that the entrance portion of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the firing rail 112 are shifted left and right in the vicinity of the lower end edge of the game board 60. Thus, a gap of a predetermined interval is formed between the entrance portion of the guide rail 100 and the firing rail 112 while bringing both rails 100 and 112 close to the lower end edge of the game board 60.

  A foul ball passage 46 is disposed below the gap formed in this way. The foul ball passage 46 is formed integrally with the passage forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. If the game balls launched from the game ball launching mechanism 110 do not reach the game area PE and return to the inside of the guide passage 103 as foul balls, the foul balls enter the foul ball passage 46 through the gap. It becomes. The foul ball passage 46 communicates with the lower door passage on the front door side, and the game balls that have entered the foul ball passage 46 are discharged to the lower plate 34 shown in FIG. This suppresses interference between the foul ball and the next game ball to be launched.

  A through hole that penetrates the resin base 50 in the front-rear direction is formed on the left side of the firing base 112 in the resin base 50 (specifically, the side that supports the front door frame 14). A passage forming member is formed in the through hole. 121 is disposed. The passage forming member 121 is screwed to the resin base 50 and has a main body side upper dish path and a main body side lower dish path. The upstream side of the main body side upper dish passage and the main body side lower dish passage communicates with a game ball distributing section described later. In addition, the receiving portion of the passage forming unit 45 attached to the front door frame 14 enters below the passage forming member 121, and the front door side upper plate passage is disposed below the main body side upper plate passage, A front door side upper dish passage is disposed below the main body side lower dish passage.

  An opening / closing member 124 that opens and closes the main body side upper dish path and the main body side lower dish path is attached to the resin base 50 below the passage forming member 121. The opening / closing member 124 is supported by a support shaft provided at the lower end thereof so as to be pivotable in the front-rear direction, and further includes an urging member that urges the main body side upper dish passage and the main body side lower dish path to a front position. Is provided. Therefore, when the front door frame 14 is opened with respect to the inner frame 13, the opening / closing member 124 rises as shown in the figure, and closes the main body side upper dish passage and the main body side lower dish path. Thereby, when the front door frame 14 is opened in a state where game balls are stored in the main body side upper dish passage or the main body side lower dish passage, it is possible to prevent such a problem that the stored balls spill out. On the other hand, in a state where the front door frame 14 is closed, the opening / closing member 124 is pushed open against the biasing force by the receiving portion provided in the passage forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. In this state, the main body side upper dish path and the front door side upper dish path communicate with each other, and the main body side lower dish path and the front door side lower dish path communicate with each other.

  Next, the back configuration of the inner frame 13 (the resin base 50 and the game board 60) will be described with reference to FIG.

  Bearing fittings 132 are arranged vertically on the rotation base end side of the back surface of the resin base 50. The bearing bracket 132 is formed with bearing portions spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction, and the back pack unit 15 is rotatably attached to the inner frame 13 by these bearing portions.

  A plurality of locking fittings 135 are provided on the back surface of the resin base 50, and the game board 60 is attached to the resin base 50 by the locking fittings 135 as described above. Here, the configuration of the back surface of the game board 60 will be described.

  A display control device is attached to the variable display unit 67 disposed in the center of the game board 60 so as to cover the variable display unit 67 from behind (not shown). An audio lamp control device unit 142 is mounted behind the display control device so as to overlap the display control device. The sound lamp control device unit 142 includes a sound lamp control device 143 and a mounting table 144, and the sound lamp control device 143 is mounted on the mounting table 144.

  The sound lamp control device 143 includes a sound lamp control board that controls sound, lamp display, and display control device in accordance with instructions from a main control device to be described later, and the sound lamp control board is made of a transparent resin material or the like. It is configured to be accommodated in a substrate box 145.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a collective plate 150 is provided below the variable display unit 67 on the back surface of the game board 60. The collective board 150 is provided with a game ball collecting mechanism for collecting game balls won in various winning ports, a detection mechanism for detecting the entering of game balls into various winning ports, and the like.

  The game ball collecting mechanism will be described. The collective plate 150 is provided with a collecting passage corresponding to each of the various ball entering portions such as the general winning opening 61. These collection passages go down along the back surface of the game board 60 from these entrances, and define the fall path of the game balls. The collection paths meet near the lower end of the game board 60, and any game balls that have passed through the ball-entry portion such as the general winning opening 61 gather at the lower part of the game board 60 through the collection path. It becomes. The exit portion of each recovery passage is opened downward, and a discharge passage described later is provided on the front side (specifically, below the game board 60). The game balls gathered below the game board 60 by the collection passage are led out to the discharge passage. Similarly, the out port 68 leads to the discharge passage, and a game ball that has not won any prize opening is led out to the discharge passage through the out port 68.

  The detection mechanism will be described. The collective plate 150 is provided with detection sensors that individually correspond to various ball entering portions such as the general winning a prize opening 61. These various detection sensors are arranged in the middle of each collection passage that is connected to the ball entry portion such as the general winning opening 61, and the game ball falls in a state where the collection path of the game ball is defined in the collection passage. Detect passage. More specifically, each detection sensor detects a ball entering a ball entrance such as the general winning award 61 by passing a game ball through a detection area provided in the middle of each collection passage, Specifically, a magnetic sensor that grasps a change in a magnetic field that occurs when a game ball passes through the detection area is employed.

  These various detection sensors are electrically connected to a main control device unit 160 (specifically, a main control device) provided on the back side of the game board 60, and detection signals from these detection sensors are transmitted to the main control device. Output. Hereinafter, the main controller unit 160 and the configuration associated therewith will be described.

  The main controller unit 160 is mounted on the game board 60 so as to cover the collective plate 150 from the rear side, and includes a synthetic resin mounting base 161 and a main controller 162 mounted on the mounting base 161. It is configured. The main controller 162 includes a main control board having a function (main control circuit) that controls the main control of the game and a function (power failure monitoring circuit) that monitors the power source, and the main control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is configured to be accommodated in a substrate box 163 made of, for example.

  The board box 163 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be unsealed by a sealing portion as sealing means, whereby the substrate box 163 is sealed. A plurality of sealing portions are provided on the long side portion of the substrate box 163, and at least one of them is used for sealing processing.

  Any structure can be applied to the sealing part as long as the box base and the box cover are connected to each other so that they cannot be opened.However, the box base and the box cover can be connected by inserting a locking claw into the long hole constituting the sealing part. It is designed to be combined so that it cannot be opened. The sealing process by the sealing part prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation quickly and easily even if unauthorized opening is performed. It is possible to perform the sealing process again later. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting a locking claw into at least one of the plurality of sealing portions. When opening the board box 163 such as when a failure occurs in the housed main control board or when inspecting the main control board, the connecting part between the sealing part into which the locking claw is inserted and another sealing part is provided. Disconnect. As a result, the box base and the box cover of the substrate box 163 are separated, and the internal main control substrate can be taken out. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claws are inserted into the long holes of the other sealing portions. If the history of opening the substrate box 163 is left in the substrate box 163, it can be easily found that the unauthorized opening has been performed by looking at the substrate box 163.

  A plurality of coupling pieces are provided on one short side portion of the substrate box 163 so as to protrude laterally. These coupling pieces have a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of coupled pieces formed on the mounting base 161, and a sealing process is performed between the board box 163 and the mounting base 161 by the coupling pieces and the coupled pieces. Is called.

<Back pack unit 15>
Next, the back pack unit 15 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the inner frame 13 is covered from behind by the back pack unit 15. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 201, and a payout mechanism unit 202, a discharge passage board, and a control device assembly unit 204 are attached to the back pack 201.

  The back pack 201 is formed of a synthetic resin having transparency, and as shown in FIG. 3, a base portion 211 to which the payout mechanism portion 202 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion 212 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. And have. The protective cover 212 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display unit 67.

  The base portion 211 is provided with an external terminal plate 213 at the upper right portion thereof. The external terminal board 213 is provided with various output terminals, and various signals are output to the management control device on the game hall side through these output terminals. The base portion 211 is provided with a pair of upper and lower retaining pins at the right end when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and the retaining pins are inserted into bearing fittings 132 (specifically, bearing portions) provided on the inner frame 13. By doing so, the back pack unit 15 is supported rotatably with respect to the inner frame 13. In addition, a fastening tool for fastening with respect to a fastening hole provided in the inner frame 13 is provided at the rotating front end portion of the base portion 211, and the fastening tool is fitted into the fastening hole. A back pack unit 15 is fixed to the inner frame 13.

  In the base portion 211, a payout mechanism portion 202 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover portion 212. The payout mechanism 202 is provided with a tank 221 that is arranged at the top of the back pack 201 and that opens upward, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 221. The A tank rail that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected to the lower side of the tank 221, and a case rail extending in the vertical direction is connected to the downstream side of the tank rail. A payout device 222 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail. The game balls paid out from the payout device 222 are supplied to the game ball distribution unit provided in the base portion 211 of the back pack 201 through the payout passage provided on the downstream side of the payout device 222.

  The game ball distribution unit has a function of distributing the game balls paid out from the payout device 222 to any one of the upper plate 33, the lower plate 34, and a discharge passage described later, and the inner opening is the main body side described above. The upper dish passage and the front door side upper dish path communicate with the upper dish 33, and the outer opening is formed so as to communicate with the main body side lower dish path and front door side lower dish path. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, the discharge passage board and the control device collective unit 204 are attached to the lower end portion of the base portion 211 so as to sandwich the lower end portion in the front-rear direction. In the discharge passage board 203, a discharge passage opened rearward is formed on a surface facing the control device assembly unit 204, and an open portion of the discharge passage is closed by the control device assembly unit 204. The discharge passage is formed so as to discharge the game ball to the island facility or the like of the game hall, and the game ball led to the discharge passage from the recovery passage described above passes through the discharge passage to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. Discharged.

  The control device assembly unit 204 has a horizontally long mounting base on which a payout control device 181 and a power supply / launch control device 191 are mounted. The payout control device 181 and the power supply / launch control device 191 are arranged so as to overlap each other so that the payout control device 181 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

  In the payout control device 181, a payout control board for controlling the payout device 222 is accommodated in the board box, and a state return switch provided on the payout control board projects out of the board box. For example, when the state return switch is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout device 222, the ball jam is eliminated.

  The power supply / launch control device 191 includes a power supply / launch control board housed in a board box, and a predetermined power source required for various control devices is generated and output by the board, and a game ball is fired by a player. Control of the launch of the game ball accompanying the operation of the handle 41 is performed. Further, the power supply / launch control device 191 is provided with a RAM erase switch. This pachinko machine 10 has a function to store and store various data so that even if a power failure occurs, it maintains the state at the time of the power failure, and can be restored to the state at the time of the power failure at the time of recovery from the power failure. It has become. Therefore, for example, when the power is turned off in the normal procedure, as in the case of the game hall being closed, the state before the turn-off is stored and retained. However, if the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch, the RAM data is initialized. It has become.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  An MPU 602 is mounted on a main control board 601 provided in the main controller 162. The MPU 602 includes a ROM 603 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 602 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 603 is executed. A RAM 604, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like are incorporated.

  The MPU 602 is provided with an input port and an output port. Connected to the input side of the MPU 602 are a power failure monitoring board 605, a payout control device 181, various detection sensors and the like provided in the main control device 162. In this case, the power failure monitoring board 605 is connected to the power source / emission control device 191, and power is supplied to the MPU 602 via the power failure monitoring board 605. Moreover, as a part of various detection sensors, the detection sensor 151a for the general winning opening 61, the detection sensor 151b for the upper action entry part 62, the detection sensor 151c for the lower action entry part 63, and the lower variable entry A detection sensor 151d for the device 64, a detection sensor 151e for the right-hand variable pitching device 65, and a detection sensor 151f for the through gate 66 are connected, and the MPU 602 of the main control device 162 determines whether or not each winning part is won ( (Entrance determination) is performed. In addition, the MPU 602 executes a big hit generation lottery based on winning in the upper working ball entering portion 62 (upper working port 62a) and the lower working ball entering portion 63 (lower working port 63a), and to the through gate 66. A support generation lottery is executed based on the winning of the.

  On the output side of the MPU 602, a power failure monitoring board 605, a payout control device 181 and an audio lamp control device 143 are connected. For example, a payout ball command is output to the payout control device 181 based on a winning determination result to the winning-corresponding winning portion. In this case, when outputting the prize ball command, the command information storage area 603a of the ROM 603 is referred to. When the winning to the general winning opening 61 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to the payout of 10 game balls is output, and when the winning to the big winning openings 64a and 65a is specified, 15 winning balls are output. When a winning ball command corresponding to the payout of the game ball is output and a winning to the upper operation opening 62a is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to the payout of three game balls is output and sent to the lower operation opening 63a. When the winning is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to the payout of four game balls is output.

  Various commands such as a change start command, a type command, a change end command, an opening command, and an ending command are output to the sound lamp control device 143. In this case, the command information storage area 603a of the ROM 603 is referred to when these various commands are output. Details of these various commands will be described later.

  Further, on the output side of the MPU 602, a drive unit 71b that drives the electric accessory 71 associated with the lower operation ball entry unit 63, and a variable ball entry drive unit 64c that drives the opening / closing door 64b of the lower variable ball entry device 64. The variable entrance driving unit 65c for driving the opening / closing door 65b of the right side variable entrance device 65, the holding number display unit DH of the main display unit 81, the display units for various entrance units DU, DL, DS, etc. are connected. Yes. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 601, and the MPU 602 executes drive control of various drive units and the like through the driver circuits.

  That is, in the opening / closing execution mode, the MPU 602 performs drive control of the variable ball driving units 64c and 65c in the variable ball driving devices 64 and 65 so that the special winning openings 64a and 64b are opened and closed. In addition, when the electrified object 71 of the lower operation ball entry unit 63 is elected in the open state (support winning), the MPU 602 executes drive control of the drive unit 71b so that the electrified instrument 71 is opened and closed. Is done. In each game round, the display control of the upper working ball display unit DU or the lower working ball display unit DL in the main display unit D of the main display unit 81 is executed in the MPU 602.

  Furthermore, an external terminal plate 213 is connected to the output side of the MPU 602. The external terminal plate 213 is provided with a jackpot signal output terminal or the like as an output terminal for outputting a signal upon state transition. When the game result is a jackpot result, the MPU 602 can output a jackpot signal to the management control device on the game hall side through the jackpot signal output terminal. Specifically, in a normal time, a LOW level signal is output from the jackpot signal output terminal, and when a jackpot result is obtained, an HI level signal is output. The output mode of this signal may be reversed.

  The power failure monitoring board 605 relays between the main control board 601 and the power / fire control device 191, and monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts that is the maximum voltage output from the power / fire control device 191. The payout control device 181 performs payout control of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 222 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 162.

  The power supply / launch control device 191 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game hall or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, necessary operating power is generated for each of the main control board 601 and the payout control device 181 and the generated operating power is indicated by a double line arrow. Supply through the route. The power supply / launch control device 191 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 110, and the game ball launch mechanism 110 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

  The sound lamp control device 143 controls the display control device 620 as well as driving the lamp portions 26 to 28 and the speaker portion 29 provided on the front door frame 14 based on various commands input from the main control device 162. It is.

  The display control device 620 includes a display control board 621 on which an MPU 622 is mounted. The MPU 622 stores various control programs and a ROM 623 storing fixed value data, and various types of control programs stored in the ROM 623 are executed. A RAM 624 that is a memory for temporarily storing data, a video display processor (VDP), a character ROM that stores image data, a video RAM that temporarily stores image data read from the character ROM, and the like are incorporated. ing.

  The MPU 622 executes display control of the variable display unit 67 (specifically, the symbol display device 75) based on the command input from the sound lamp control device 143. In this case, the voice lamp control device 143 determines the symbol variation display time on the symbol display device 75 and the type of symbol combination to be finally stopped and displayed based on various commands input from the main control device 162. The lottery of the presence / absence of reach and the contents of reach production is executed.

  Here, the display content of the symbol display device 75 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining symbols displayed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, and FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display contents on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75.

  As shown in FIG. 7, on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, three symbol rows of upper, middle, and lower are set. Each symbol row is configured by arranging a main symbol and a sub symbol in a predetermined order. Specifically, in the upper symbol row, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” (see FIG. 6) are arranged in descending order of numbers, and one sub symbol is placed between each main symbol. It is arranged. In the lower symbol row, nine types of main symbols (see FIG. 6) “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. . That is, the upper symbol row and the lower symbol row are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row, 10 types of main symbols (see FIG. 6) “0” to “9” are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and then the main symbol of “9” and the main symbol of “0” are arranged. A main symbol of “4” is additionally arranged between symbols, and one sub symbol is arranged between each of these main symbols. That is, for the middle symbol row, eleven main symbols are arranged and are composed of 22 symbols. On the display screen 75a, the symbols of each symbol row are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined direction (leftward) with periodicity. Further, the display screen 75a is configured such that 3 symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of 9 symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed.

  In addition, five effective lines, that is, a left line, a middle line, a right line, a lower right line, and a right upper line are set on the display screen 75a. Then, the variable display stops in the order of the upper symbol row → the lower symbol row → the middle symbol row, and a combination of symbols with the same number attached to any one of the effective lines, or any one of the effective lines If the variation display of all symbol sequences ends when the combination of the upper symbol and the lower symbol with the same number and the middle symbol with “0” is formed, it is predetermined as the occurrence of the jackpot result to be described later Videos are displayed.

  In addition, the mode of the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display device 75 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary. The number of symbol rows, the direction of the symbol variable display in the symbol row, the number of symbols in each symbol row, etc. Can be appropriately changed.

<About various counters>
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of various counters used in the lottery determination.

  The MPU 602 uses the various counter information during the game to set the jackpot occurrence lottery, the setting of the display of the main display D (that is, the setting of the light emission mode in the various light emitting units DU, DL, DS, DH), the symbol display of the symbol display device 75 Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery in which the jackpot is generated, the jackpot type counter C2 used when determining the jackpot type such as the probability variation jackpot result or the normal jackpot result, Reach random number counter C3 used for the reach lottery when executing the deviation fluctuation in the symbol display device 75, the random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1, and the operation display of the main display unit 81 A variation type counter CS for determining a variation display time in the department display unit DL, DU and symbol display device 75; It is set to be used. Furthermore, the electric accessory release counter C4 used for the lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 71 of the lower operation entrance portion 63 is set in the electric utility open state is used.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer 604a set in a predetermined area of the RAM 604. The RAM 604 is provided with a holding ball storage area 604b including an upper working ball holding area Ra, a lower working ball holding area Rb, an execution area AE, and a total holding number storage area. . Then, in the reserved ball storage area 604b, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are matched with the winning history of the game balls to the upper working ball entering part 62 or the lower working ball entering part 63. Each value is stored in time series.

  For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 599, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 599), it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The big hit random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 604b of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working ball entering part 62 or the lower working ball entering part 63. More specifically, it is stored in the upper working ball holding area Ra of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball is won in the upper working ball entering portion 62, and at the timing when the game ball is won in the lower working ball entering portion 63 in the RAM 604. It is stored in the reserved area Rb for the lower working entrance.

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored as a success / failure table (availability information group) in a success / failure table storage area 603b as a success / failure information group storage means in the ROM 603. Here, the contents of the success / failure table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the success / failure tables include a low probability mode success / failure table (low probability success / failure information group) in FIG. 9 (a) and a high probability mode success / failure table (high) in FIG. 9 (b). Probability success / failure information group) is set. That is, in the present pachinko machine 10, a low probability mode (low probability state) and a high probability mode (high probability state) are set as the lottery mode in the winning lottery means.

  In the gaming state in which the low-probability mode winning / failing table is referred to at the time of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), the value of the random number for winning the big hit (that is, the winning information) is “7” and “307”. That is, among the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 of “0 to 599”, “7” and “307” correspond to the jackpot result. On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the high probability mode is referred to at the time of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 9B, the value of the random number for winning the jackpot (that is, the winning information) is “7”. ”,“ 36 ”...“ 572 ”,“ 598 ”. That is, among the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 of “0 to 599”, “7”, “36”... “572”, “598” correspond to the jackpot result. If the winning probability in the high probability mode is higher than that in the low probability mode, the number and value of the random numbers to be won are arbitrary. In each lottery mode, except for the value of the random number that is a big hit, the game is missed.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 29, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 29) and then returns to 0. Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot results are set. The plurality of jackpot results are as follows: (1) a mode of opening / closing control of the variable pitching devices 64 and 65 in the opening / closing execution mode, (2) a lottery mode in the winning lottery means after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and (3) completion of the opening / closing execution mode. Differences are set in the three conditions of the support mode in the electric accessory 71 of the rear lower side action entrance 63. Thereby, eight big hits are set roughly. Hereinafter, each of the above conditions will be described with reference to FIG. 10 as appropriate. FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram showing the opening pattern of the special winning opening, and FIG. 10B is an explanatory diagram showing the support pattern by the electric accessory 71.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (a), the open / close control mode of the variable pitching device in the open / close execution mode is the frequency of occurrence of winning in the variable pitching device between the start and end of the open / close execution mode. The high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode are set so that is relatively high.

  Specifically, in the high frequency winning mode, the right large winning opening 65a of the right variable pitching device 65 is opened and closed nine times (high frequency count) from the start to the end of the opening and closing execution mode and once. Is released until 30 seconds (high frequency time) elapses or until the number of winning prizes in the right large winning opening 65a reaches 10 (high frequency number). On the other hand, in the low frequency winning mode, the lower large winning opening 64a of the lower variable pitching device 64 is opened and closed nine times (number of times for low frequency) from the start to the end of the opening and closing execution mode, and once. The opening is continued until 0.06 sec (low frequency time) elapses or until the number of winning prizes in the lower large winning opening 64a reaches 10 (low frequency number).

  In this case, in the pachinko machine 10, in a situation where the game ball launch handle 41 is operated by the player, the game ball launch mechanism is such that one game ball is launched toward the game area in 0.6 sec. 110 is driven and controlled. On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, as described above, the opening time of the lower large winning opening 64a is 0.06 sec. That is, in the low-frequency winning mode, the time for opening a single big winning opening is shorter than the game ball firing cycle. Therefore, in the opening / closing execution mode according to the low-frequency winning mode, it is substantially difficult for the game ball to be won.

  In addition, the number of times of opening / closing the large winning opening in the high frequency winning mode and the low frequency winning mode, the opening limit time (or opening limitation period) for one opening, and the opening limit number for one opening are those in the high frequency winning mode. However, it is not limited to the above values as long as the occurrence frequency of winning in the big winning opening is higher than the low-frequency winning mode until the opening / closing execution mode starts and ends. is there. Specifically, if the high frequency winning mode has a larger number of opening and closing times than the low frequency winning mode, the opening limit time for one opening is longer, or if the opening limit number for one opening is set to be larger. Good.

  However, in order to clarify the difference in benefits between the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, in the open / close execution mode related to the low-frequency winning mode, there is virtually no winning in the variable pitching device. It may be configured. For example, in the high-frequency winning mode, the product of the launch period of the game ball and the open limit number is set shorter than the open limit time for one release, while in the low-frequency winning mode, It is good also as a structure which sets the product of the launching period of a game ball and the open limit number longer than open limit time. In addition, even if the launch interval of the game balls and the opening time of one big prize opening are not as described above, in the low frequency winning mode, the latter is set to be shorter than the former. Therefore, it is possible to easily realize a configuration in which no winning for the variable pitching portion occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (b), the support mode in the electrically-powered object 71 of the lower working entry portion 63 is compared in a situation where the game ball is continuously launched in the same manner with respect to the game area PE. In such a case, the low-frequency support mode (the low-frequency support state or the low-frequency guide state is set so that the frequency with which the electric accessory 71 of the lower operation entrance portion 63 is opened per unit time is relatively high. ) And a high frequency support mode (high frequency support state or high frequency guide state) are set.

  The low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode have different probabilities of winning an electric combination release state (support win) in an electric combination release lottery (support lottery) using the electric combination release counter C4. Specifically, in the high frequency support mode, the probability of winning the support lottery is set higher than in the low frequency support mode. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning a support lottery when a winning to the through gate 66 occurs during the high frequency support mode is 100%, and the through gate during the low frequency support mode. The probability of winning a support lottery when winning to 66 occurs is 20%.

  In the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode, the number of times that the electric accessory 71 is opened when the support lottery is won is set to be the same (specifically, three times). A difference is set in the opening time per round. Specifically, in the high frequency support mode, the time for one release is set to 5 seconds, whereas in the low frequency support mode, the time for one release is set to 0.15 seconds. Has been.

  Furthermore, in the high frequency support mode, the minimum secured time is 2 seconds after the next support lottery is performed after the support lottery is performed once, whereas in the low frequency support mode, the same amount is secured. The difference is set so that the time is 12 sec.

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, there is a higher probability of winning in the lower operation opening 63a of the lower operation ball entry portion 63 than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, there is a higher probability of winning in the upper working ball entering portion 62 (upper working port 62a) than in the lower working ball entering portion 63 (lower working port 63a). In the high frequency support mode, there is a higher probability of winning in the lower working ball entering portion 63 (lower working port 63a) than the upper working ball entering portion 62 (upper working port 62a). When a winning is made to the lower operation entry portion 63 (lower operation opening 63a), a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player holds the ball The game can be performed while not reducing so much.

  The configuration for increasing the frequency at which the high frequency support mode is set to the state where the power is released per unit time is higher than the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above, for example, winning a support lottery In this case, a difference may be set in the number of times of opening. Further, the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode may be set by making any one condition or any combination of conditions among the number of times of opening, the opening time, and the winning probability different.

  Here, in the present embodiment, in addition to the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode, it is disadvantageous to the player than the high frequency support mode, and more advantageous to the player than the low frequency support mode. A set medium frequency support mode is provided. Here, the medium frequency support mode will be described.

  The medium frequency support mode is set such that the probability of winning the electric utility open state (support win) in the electric agent open lottery (support lottery) using the electric agent open counter C4 is set higher than the winning probability in the low frequency support mode. ing. Specifically, like the high frequency support mode, the probability of winning a support lottery is set to be 100%.

  In addition, the release mode in the medium frequency support mode is set so that the number of times that the electric accessory 71 is opened when the support lottery is won is set to 3 times as in the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode. Has been. On the other hand, regarding the opening time per time, a difference is set for each of the support modes. Specifically, in the medium frequency support mode, the opening time for one time is set to be 0.16 sec. For this reason, during the medium frequency support mode, although slightly advantageous to the player over the low frequency support mode, the actual frequency of entry at the time of switching to the open state once is low frequency It is almost equivalent to the support mode.

  Furthermore, in the medium frequency support mode, a minimum secured time is secured for the player over the low frequency support mode after the first support lottery is performed and then the next support lottery is performed. It is set to be disadvantageous for the player than the high frequency support mode. Specifically, the above securing time is 11.5 sec, which is slightly more advantageous to the player than the low frequency support mode, but the release frequency per unit time is almost the same as the low frequency support mode. It is equivalent.

  As described in detail above, in the medium frequency support mode, the switching frequency to the open state per unit time is higher than in the low frequency support mode, and the difference from the low frequency support mode is visually observed. It is configured so that it can be confirmed, and the switching to the open state once is set so that it is difficult to distinguish from the low frequency support mode. Thereby, it is possible to give an apparent (appearance) difference while suppressing a change in the substantial privilege grant rate between the two support modes.

  The big hit type counter C2 is periodically updated, and the retained ball in the RAM 604 is the timing at which the game ball wins the upper working ball entering part 62 (upper working hole 62a) or the lower working ball entering part 63 (lower working hole 63a). It is stored in the storage area 604b. More specifically, at the timing when a game ball is won in the upper working ball entering portion 62 (upper working port 62a), it is stored in the upper working ball holding portion Ra in the RAM 604, and the lower working ball entering portion 63 (lower operation). At the timing when a game ball wins in the mouth 63a), it is stored in the lower working ball entry holding area Rb of the RAM 604.

<Distribution of game results>
The distribution destination of game results for the big hit type counter C2 (that is, the lottery result by the winning / not-lotting lottery and the lottery lottery) is assigned to the allocation table (allocation information) in the allocation table storage area 603c as the allocation information group storage means in the ROM 603. Group). Here, the contents of the distribution table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, as the allocation table, an allocation table (first allocation information group) for the upper operation entrance part of FIG. 11 (a) and a lower operation entrance of FIG. 11 (b). A distribution table (second distribution information group) for departments is set.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (a), in the allocation table for the upper working entrance, the probability variation jackpot result A (high probability correspondence game result) and the probability variation jackpot result B (high probability correspondence) are used as the game result distribution destinations. Game result), probability variation jackpot result C (high probability corresponding game result), normal jackpot result A (low probability corresponding game result), and normal jackpot result B (low probability corresponding game result) are set.

  The probability variation jackpot result A is a jackpot result in which the high-frequency winning mode is executed as the opening / closing execution mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode, the winning lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode.

  The probability variation jackpot result B and the probability variation jackpot result C are executed in the low-frequency winning mode as the opening / closing execution mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode is a jackpot occurrence (winning lottery) Is a jackpot result that is set according to the gaming state.

  In the normal jackpot result A and the normal jackpot result B, the low-frequency winning mode is executed as the opening / closing execution mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode is finished, the winning lottery mode is changed to the low probability mode and the support mode is generated when the jackpot occurs ( This is a jackpot result set according to the gaming state (when the lottery is performed).

  In the distribution table for the upper working ball entry part, among the values of the big hit type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 8” corresponds to the probability change big hit result A, and “9 to 17” is the probability change. Corresponding to jackpot result B, "18-23" corresponds to probability variation jackpot result C, "24-26" corresponds to normal jackpot result A, "27-29" is usually jackpot result It corresponds to B.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11B, in the distribution table for the lower action entry part, as the distribution destination of the game result, the probability variation jackpot result D (high probability corresponding game result), the probability variation jackpot result E ( A high probability game result) and a normal jackpot result C (low probability game result) are set.

  The probability variation jackpot result D is a jackpot result in which the high-frequency winning mode is executed as the opening / closing execution mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode is finished, the winning lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode.

  The probability variation jackpot result E is executed when the high-frequency winning mode is executed as the opening / closing execution mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode is finished, the winning / losing lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode is a jackpot occurrence (the winning / losing lottery was performed). It is a jackpot result that is set according to the gaming state.

  The normal jackpot result C is executed in the high-frequency winning mode as the opening / closing execution mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode is completed, the winning lottery mode becomes the low probability mode and the support mode is conditional (with an upper limit number of times). It is a jackpot result that becomes support mode.

  In the distribution table for the lower action entry part, “0-20” corresponds to the probability variation big hit result D among the values of the big hit type counter C2 of “0-29”, and “21-23” Corresponding to the probable jackpot result E, “24-29” corresponds to the normal jackpot result C.

  Note that the normal gaming state in relation to the above gaming states refers to a state in which the winning / losing lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode.

  In the present embodiment, the probability of entering the high-frequency winning mode when the big win is won based on the winning to the lower operating ball entering portion 63 (lower operation opening 63a) is the upper operating ball entering portion 62 (upper side). The probability that the high-frequency winning mode is set when the jackpot is won based on the winning at the operating port 62a) is set high. That is, the advantage of entering the lower working entrance 63 is set higher than the advantage of entering the upper working entrance 62.

  Here, a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 when various hitting results are obtained by the above-described winning lottery and distribution lottery will be described.

  As already described, on the display screen 75a, there are three upper, middle, and lower symbol rows, and the upper symbol row and the lower symbol row are nine types of main symbols “1” to “9”. The middle symbol row is composed of 10 types of main symbols “0” to “9” and the sub symbols arranged between these main symbols. It has.

  In this pachinko machine 10, the main symbols with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) correspond to “specific symbols”, and when the probability variation jackpot result A or the probability variation jackpot result D occurs, The same combination of specific symbols is stopped and displayed on one of the above-mentioned effective lines (see FIG. 7), and then an explicit image that clearly indicates that a probabilistic jackpot has occurred is displayed.

  In addition, the main symbols with even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8) correspond to “non-specific symbols”, and when a normal jackpot result C occurs, the combination of the same non-specific symbols is effective as described above. A stop image is displayed on one of the lines (see FIG. 7), and then an image for clarification indicating that a normal jackpot has occurred is displayed.

  When the probable jackpot result B, C, E or the normal jackpot result A, B, both symbols are waiting in the state where the combination of the same symbols is stopped by the upper symbol row and the lower symbol row The “0” symbol (almighty symbol) in the middle symbol row is stopped and displayed on the same line as the active line (on the reach line described later). When the jackpot result corresponding to the low-frequency winning mode is obtained, the jackpot type is not explicitly shown on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75.

  In addition, in the above-described display unit DU, DL for the operation entrance portion of the main display unit D, the result of the lottery determination is clearly shown. In the operation ball entry display units DU and DL, the above-mentioned jackpot type is also displayed separately. However, in each operation ball entry display unit DU and DL, the operation ball entry display units DU and DL are displayed. By individually lighting / extinguishing a large number of LEDs constituting the DL, the patterns corresponding to each jackpot are diversified. Thereby, it is difficult to identify the jackpot type by visually checking the display units DU and DL for the operation ball entry unit. As a result, when the jackpot result is the probable jackpot result B, C, E or the normal jackpot result A, B, it is possible to conceal the player's advantage and favorably maintain the expectation for the jackpot result. It has become.

  Referring to FIG. 8 again, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented by 1 in order within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238), the reach random number counter C3 returns to 0. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated, and the reserved ball in the RAM 604 is reached at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working ball entering part 62 (upper working hole 62a) or the lower working ball entering part 63 (lower working hole 63a). It is stored in the storage area 604b. More specifically, at the timing when a game ball is won in the upper working ball entering portion 62 (upper working port 62a), it is stored in the upper working ball holding portion Ra in the RAM 604, and the lower working ball entering portion 63 (lower operation). At the timing when a game ball wins in the mouth 63a), it is stored in the lower working ball entry holding area Rb of the RAM 604. Then, based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 603, it is determined whether to generate a reach.

  However, in the game times that shift to the open / close execution mode (game times that are won in the winning / failing lottery), the MPU 602 determines reach occurrence regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. The number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of reach display is the same in each gaming state, but may be set individually according to the gaming state. For example, when the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of reach display may be set larger than that in the low frequency support mode.

  Here, the reach display (reach state) is provided with a symbol display device 75 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of a symbol (picture), and the game result is a game result corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode. In the gaming machine, in the gaming machine in which the stop display result after the variable display can be a special display result, the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variable display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) in the symbol display device 75 is started. This means a display state for making the player think that it is a variable display state in which the special display result is likely to be obtained in the previous stage.

  In other words, a combination of symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode is established by stopping the symbols for some of the symbol sequences displayed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75. This is a display state in which possible reach symbol combinations are displayed, and in that state, symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the remaining symbol rows.

  More specifically, as a stage before the end of the symbol display, the combination of symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode is established on a preset active line in the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying possible combinations of reach symbols, and symbols are displayed in a variable manner by the final stop symbol sequence in a situation where the reach line is formed.

  The display contents on the display screen 75a will be described in more detail. First, when the symbol variation display is terminated in the right symbol column, and the symbol variation display is terminated in the left symbol column, the symbol hits one of the effective lines. Reach lines are formed by stopping and displaying the main symbols with the numbers that make up the combination, and reach is achieved by displaying the symbols in the middle symbol row in the situation where the reach lines are formed. Display. When a big hit occurs, the main symbols with numbers that make up the combination of winning symbols together with the main symbols forming the reach line are stopped and displayed on the reach line. Is terminated.

  In the reach display, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation display of symbols is performed on the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen. There are those that produce an effect, and those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on almost the entire display screen after reducing or not displaying a combination of reach symbols. Further, when reach display is performed or before reach display, it is determined using the reach random number counter C3 or other counter whether or not to perform a notice display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character. May be.

  For example, the variation type counter CS is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. The variation type counter CS includes a variation display time in the upper operation ball display unit DU and a lower operation ball display unit DL of the main display unit 81 (main display unit D), and a symbol in the symbol display device 75. It is used when the MPU 602 determines the variable display time. The variation type counter CS is updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. The buffer of the variation type counter CS is used for determining the variation pattern at the start of variation display in the upper actuation ball display unit DU and the lower actuation ball display unit DL and when the symbol display device 75 starts symbol variation. The value is obtained.

  The electric accessory release counter C4 is configured so that, for example, 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 250, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250), it returns to 0. The electric accessory release counter C4 is periodically updated, and stored in the electric combination reservation area 604c of the RAM 604 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 66. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the electric accessory 71 of the lower working ball entry portion 63 to the open state based on the stored value of the electric accessory release counter C4. For example, if C4 = 0 to 190, the electric accessory 71 is controlled to the open state, and if C4 = 191 to 250, the electric accessory 71 is not controlled to the open state.

  As already described, in the MPU 602, at least the buffer value of the variation type counter CS is used to determine the variation display time in the upper actuation ball display unit DU and the lower actuation ball display unit DL. In the determination, the variable display time table storage area 603d of the ROM 603 is used. Further, the MPU 602 uses the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE to use the upper action ball display unit DU and the lower action ball display unit DL. The stop result is determined in the stop result table storage area 603e of the ROM 603.

<Various processes executed by main controller 162>
Next, a timer interrupt process and a normal process that are executed when the MPU 602 in the main controller 162 advances the game at each game time will be described. In addition to the timer interrupt process and the normal process, the MPU 602 executes a main process that is started when the power is turned on and an NMI interrupt process that is started when a power failure signal is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). Description of these processes is omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
First, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is started periodically (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec) by the MPU 602 of the main controller 162.

  First, in step S101, reading processing of various switches and the various detection sensors 151a to 151e is executed. That is, the state of various switches connected to the main control device 162 and various detection sensors 151a to 151e is read, and the state of the switches is determined and the detection information (for example, winning detection information) is stored.

  Thereafter, in step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 604.

  In subsequent step S103, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are each incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum value. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 604. Thereafter, in step S104, a through winning process for winning through the through gate 66 is executed, and in step S105, the operating hole for the operating hole accompanying winning in the operating ball entering parts 62 and 63 (operating ports 62a and 63a) is executed. This timer interrupt process is terminated after the winning process is executed.

  In the through winning process in step S104, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the through gate 66 based on the detection information stored in step S101. When it is determined that the game ball has won the through gate 66, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved items is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment).

  On the condition that the game ball wins the through gate 66 and the stored number of stored items <4, the stored number of stored items is incremented by one. Then, the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 updated in step S103 is stored in the first area of the free storage area of the electric utility reservation area 604c of the RAM 604. Then, after the number-of-holds display DH corresponding to the number of stored memories is turned on, the main winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is not determined that the game ball has won the through gate 66 or when the value of the number of stored items reserved is determined to be greater than or equal to the upper limit value, the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 is not stored. The prize winning process is terminated.

  In the winning process for the operating hole in step S105, first, the detection sensor 151b for the upper operating ball entering part 62 determines whether or not the game ball has won (started winning) in the upper operating ball entering part 62 (upper operating hole 62a). The determination is made based on the detection state, specifically the detection information stored in step S101. When it is determined that the game ball has won the upper working port 62a, the payout control device 181 sets a prize ball command for paying out three game balls.

  After that, an external signal setting process is performed to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won the upper working opening 62a, and the retained number storage area of the upper working ball holding section Ra is stored. The stored value is read out, and the starting reserved memory number that is reserved and stored in the upper working ball holding area Ra is set (hereinafter also referred to as the upper working ball holding memory number).

  The lighting process of the holding lamp portion 77 for the upper working ball entering portion is executed in correspondence with the changed number of the start holding memories. Specifically, among the four LEDs arranged side by side in the holding lamp unit 77, the number of LEDs corresponding to the current number of winnings is turned on. For example, when the number of holds is increased from “2” to “3” due to the current winning, the third LED from the left side is turned on in addition to the two left-side LEDs that have already been lit. Thereafter, an information acquisition process for storing the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is performed, and the main winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the game ball has not won the upper working ball entering portion 62, whether or not the game ball has won a prize (starting winning) in the lower working ball entering portion 63 (lower operation opening 63a). Is detected by the detection state of the detection sensor 151c for the lower operation ball entry portion 63 (lower operation port 63a), specifically, the detection information stored in step S101. When it is determined that the game ball has won the lower operation opening 63a, a prize ball command for causing the payout control device 181 to pay out four game balls is set.

  Thereafter, an external signal setting process is performed to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that a game ball has been won in the lower operation opening 63a, and the number of reservations in the lower operation entry portion reservation area Rb is stored. The value stored in the area is read out, and the start-up reserved memory number that is stored in the lower operating ball-entry-part holding area Rb is set (hereinafter also referred to as the lower operating ball-in-part holding memory number).

  The lighting process of the holding lamp section 78 for the lower operation ball entry section is executed in correspondence with the changed start holding memory number. Specifically, among the four LEDs arranged side by side in the holding lamp unit 78, the number of LEDs corresponding to the current number of winnings is turned on. For example, when the number of holds is increased from “2” to “3” due to the current winning, the third LED from the left side is turned on in addition to the two left-side LEDs that have already been lit. Thereafter, the same process as the information acquisition process described above is performed, and the main winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the game ball has not won any of the upper operating port 62a and the lower operating port 63a, the main winning process is finished as it is. Note that the winning ball command set in the winning process for the working opening is transmitted to the payout control device 181 in an external output process (step S201) of a normal process described later.

<Normal processing>
Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after the main process that is activated when the power is turned on, and the main process of the game is executed in the normal process. As an outline, the processing of steps S201 to S206 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S209 and S210 is executed with the remaining time.

  In the normal process, in step S201, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of a prize ball command is determined, and if a prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 181. In addition, if a command for an effect such as a command corresponding to an effect for game times such as a change start command, a type command, a change end command, or a command corresponding to an effect for an opening / closing execution mode is set, it is sounded. Transmit to the lamp controller 143. Further, output setting for the external terminal board 213 is performed according to information set in the external output buffer of the RAM 604.

  In the subsequent step S202, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1, and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 604.

  In subsequent step S203, a game number control process for advancing the game of each game time is executed. In this game times control process, determination of success / failure of jackpot or the like and allocation determination of jackpot type, setting of symbol variation display by the symbol display device 75, and operation entrance portion in the main display unit 81 (main display portion D) Display control for the display units DU, DL, etc. is performed. Details of the game times control process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S204, a game state transition process for shifting the game state is executed. Although details will be described later, the gaming state shifts to an opening / closing execution mode, a high probability mode, a high frequency support mode, and the like by this gaming state transition processing.

  In step S <b> 205, an electric combination support process for driving and controlling the electric combination 71 provided in the lower operation entrance portion 63 is executed. In this electronic combination support process, the electronic combination release indicating whether or not to make the electric combination 71 open using the numerical information acquired from the electric combination release counter C4 stored in the electronic combination holding area 604c of the RAM 604 is performed. A lottery (support lottery) is performed, and when the electrified open state is won, an opening / closing process of the electric accessory 71 is executed. In addition, display control of the through gate display unit DS in the main display unit 81 (main display unit D) is performed so as to teach the lottery result of the electric role release lottery.

  Here, as already described, the low frequency support mode, the medium frequency support mode, and the high frequency support mode are set as the mode of support by the electric accessory 71, and any one of the support modes is set in the gaming state transition process. The transition is made. In this case, when the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604, the high frequency support mode is set. When the medium frequency support flag is set, the medium frequency support mode is set. When it is not set, the low frequency support mode is set. Details of the electronic combination support process will be described later.

  In a succeeding step S206, a game ball launch control process is executed. In the game ball launch control process, a predetermined operation is performed on the condition that a launch permission signal output from the power supply / launch controller 191 is input based on the launch operation being performed on the game ball launch handle 41. The solenoid 111 of the game ball launching mechanism 110 is excited once in a firing period (for example, 0.6 sec). Thereby, the game ball is launched toward the game area.

  In a succeeding step S207, it is determined whether or not a power failure flag is set in the RAM 604. The power failure flag is a flag that is set when the occurrence of a power failure is confirmed in the power failure monitoring board 605 and a power failure signal is input from the power failure monitoring board 605 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 602 and is erased in the next main processing.

  If the power failure flag is not set, the last process of the plurality of processes that are repeatedly executed is completed, so whether or not the next normal process execution timing has been reached in step S208, that is, the previous normal process It is determined whether a predetermined time (4 msec in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the process. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing. That is, in step S209, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated, and in step S210, the variation type counter CS is updated.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S206 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) can be updated at random. Similarly, The variation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S207 that the power failure flag has been set, the power interruption has occurred, so the power interruption processing from step S211 is executed. That is, in step S211, the generation of timer interrupt processing is prohibited, and then the RAM determination value is calculated and stored in step S211. After the access to the RAM 604 is prohibited in step S213, the power supply is completely shut down and processed. Continue infinite loop until no longer runs.

<Game times control processing>
Next, the game times control process of step S203 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the game times control process, first, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in effect. Specifically, it is determined whether the opening / closing execution mode flag (opening / closing execution state information) is stored (stored) in the opening / closing execution mode flag storage area (opening / closing execution state information storage means) in the other flag storage area 604e of the RAM 604. To do. The opening / closing execution mode flag is stored when the gaming state is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode in the gaming state transition process described later, and is erased when the opening / closing execution mode is ended in the gaming state transition process.

  When in the opening / closing execution mode, the game is executed without executing any of the processes after step S302, that is, the game turn starting process in steps S303 to S305 and the game turn progress process in steps S306 to S309. End control processing. In other words, in the open / close execution mode, the game turn is not started regardless of whether or not a winning is made to the operating ball entering portions 62 and 63 (the operating ports 62a and 63a).

  If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, in step S302, one of the upper working ball display unit DU and the lower working ball display unit DL of the main display unit 81 is variably displayed. It is determined whether or not a game for one game is being executed. This determination is made as to whether or not the variable display flag (variable display information) is stored (stored) in the variable display flag storage area (variable display information storage unit) in the other flag storage area 604e of the RAM 604. This is done by judging. The variable display flag is stored when the variable display is started for any one of the upper operation ball display unit DU and the lower operation ball display unit DL, and is erased when the variable display ends. Is done.

  When the display unit DU, DL for operating ball entry is not in a variable display, the process proceeds to a game turn start process in steps S303 to S305. In the game round start process, first, in step S303, the total number-of-holds storage area of the holding-ball storage area 604b is referred to, and whether the common number-of-holding-storage number CRN, which is the number of pieces of holding information stored on hold, is “0”. Determine whether. The case where the common reserved memory number CRN is “0” means that the start reserved memory number for both the upper working ball entering portion 62 (upper working port 62a) and the lower working ball entering portion 63 (lower working port 63a). Means “0”. Therefore, the game times control process is finished as it is.

  On the other hand, if the common holding number CRN is not “0”, the display is changed based on the data stored in the upper working ball holding area Ra or the lower working ball holding area Rb in step S304. Execute data setting processing to set for use.

<Data setting process>
In the data setting process, first, in which holding area Ra, Rb the oldest one of the holding information stored in the holding area Ra for the upper working entrance and the holding area Rb for the lower working entrance is stored. Determine. Then, the following processing is executed for the holding area where the oldest holding information is stored. In the following description, first, the case where the upper working ball holding portion reservation area Ra is the target will be described, and then the lower operation ball entering portion holding area Rb will be described.

  First, the starting reserved ball number RaN and the common reserved number CRN of the upper working ball holding area Ra are decremented by 1, and the data stored in the first area of the upper working ball holding area Ra is used as the execution area AE. Move to.

  Then, the process which shifts the data (namely, holding information) stored in each area of the reservation area Ra for upper action | operation ball entering parts is performed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first area to the fourth area to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, The data in each area is shifted such as the third area → second area and the fourth area → third area.

  Subsequently, a shift command is set which is information for causing the audio lamp control device 143 to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted. Thereafter, the data setting process is terminated. The shift command set in this way is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The voice lamp control device 143 receives the shift command, and executes a process for changing the display on the holding lamp unit 77 for the upper working ball entering unit 62 in accordance with the decrease in the holding number.

  On the other hand, in the case where the lower working ball holding section holding area Rb is targeted, first, the starting holding ball number RbN and the common holding number CRN of the lower working ball holding section Rb are decremented by one. Then, the data stored in the first area of the holding area Rb for the lower side action entry portion is moved to the execution area AE.

  Then, the process which shifts the data (namely, holding information) stored in each area of the holding area Rb for lower side action entry parts is performed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first area to the fourth area to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, The data in each area is shifted such as the third area → second area and the fourth area → third area.

  Subsequently, a shift command is set which is information for causing the audio lamp control device 143 to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted. Thereafter, the data setting process is terminated. The shift command set in this way is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The voice lamp control device 143 receives the shift command, and executes a process for changing the display on the holding lamp unit 78 for the lower working ball entering unit 63 in accordance with the decrease in the number of holdings.

  After performing the data setting process described in detail above, in step S305, the main display unit 81 (specifically, the change display in the display unit DU, DL for the main ball display unit D and the change in the symbol display device 75). After executing the change start process for starting the display, the game times control process is ended.

  Here, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 15, the variation start process in step S <b> 305 will be described.

<Variation start processing>
In the variation start process, first, in step S401, a success / failure determination process is executed. In the success / failure determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the success / failure lottery mode is a high probability mode. Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not the high probability mode flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. The high probability mode flag is stored in various flag storage areas 604e when the jackpot result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is a probabilistic jackpot result, and is erased when the next jackpot occurs. Flag.

  When it is determined that the mode is the high probability mode, the determination result table is used for determining whether or not the information stored in the execution area AE is referred to the high probability mode determination table among the tables stored in the determination table storage area 603b. It is determined whether the information, that is, the numerical information relating to the jackpot random number counter C1 matches the high probability jackpot numerical information. When it is determined that the mode is the low probability mode, the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE is referred to by referring to the low probability mode determination table among the tables stored in the determination table storage area 603b. It is determined whether or not the numerical information related to is consistent with the low probability jackpot numerical information.

  In a succeeding step S402, it is determined whether or not the result of the success / failure determination process in the step S401 is a jackpot winning result. If it is a big win result, a distribution determination process is executed in step S403.

  In the allocation determination process, the information for allocation determination among the information stored in the execution area AE, that is, the numerical information related to the big hit type counter C2 is grasped, and the numerical information of this time is input to the upper action ball entering unit 62. It is determined whether it is based on the entrance or based on the entrance to the lower working entrance.

  When the numerical information concerning the big hit type counter C2 is the numerical information based on the entrance into the upper operation entrance portion 62, the upper operation entrance in the allocation table stored in the allocation table storage area 603c. With reference to the distribution table for department, it is specified which jackpot result corresponds to the numerical information relating to the above-obtained jackpot type counter C2. Specifically, it is specified which jackpot result corresponds to the probability variation jackpot result A to the probability variation jackpot result C and the normal jackpot result A to the normal jackpot result B.

  When the numerical information on the big hit type counter C2 is the numerical information based on the entry into the lower operation entry unit 63, the lower operation of the distribution table stored in the distribution table storage area 603c. With reference to the allocation table for the entrance part, it is specified which jackpot result corresponds to the numerical information concerning the above-obtained jackpot type counter C2. Specifically, the jackpot result corresponding to the probability variation jackpot result D, the probability variation jackpot result E, or the normal jackpot result C is specified.

  In the subsequent step S404, a stop result setting process for the jackpot result is executed. Here, the stop result setting process for the jackpot result will be specifically described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

<Stop result setting process for jackpot result>
In the stop result setting process, first, in step S501, it is determined whether or not the current lottery result (a jackpot result) is based on a ball entering the upper working ball entering portion 62. If an affirmative determination is made in step S501, the process proceeds to step S502, where it is determined whether or not the lottery result (distribution result) is a probability variation jackpot result A.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S502, the process proceeds to step S502, and a stop result for the probability variation big hit result A is set. Specifically, in the game times related to the current lottery result, information on the pattern mode to be finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit D of the main display unit 81 (specifically, the display unit DU for the upper working entrance) The stop result table for jackpot results stored in advance in the ROM 603 is specified, and the specified information is stored in the RAM 604. In the stop result table for the jackpot result, the type of the pattern that is stopped and displayed on the display unit DU for the upper action ball entry is set to be different for each type of the jackpot result. In step S404, Information on the pattern mode corresponding to the type of jackpot result identified in step S403 is stored in the RAM 604.

  The information on the type of the picture to be stopped and displayed is determined according to the value of the jackpot type counter C2. In this case, the pattern mode may be set in a one-to-one correspondence with each game result, and a plurality of types of pattern modes may be set for each game result.

  In subsequent step S503, after executing a process of setting a flag corresponding to the probability variation jackpot result A (a flag corresponding to the probability variation jackpot result A) in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604, the stop result setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S502, the process proceeds to step S504, and it is determined whether or not the lottery result (distribution result) is the probability variation big hit result B.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S502, the process proceeds to step S505, where a stop result for the probability variation jackpot result B is set with reference to the stop result table for the jackpot result stored in the ROM 603. Thereafter, in step S506, a flag corresponding to the probability variation jackpot result B (probability variation jackpot result B correspondence flag) is set in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604, and the stop result setting process is terminated. Since the processes in steps S505 and S506 are the same as those in steps S502 and S503, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  If a negative determination is made in step S504, the process proceeds to step S507, and it is determined whether or not the lottery result (distribution result) is a probability variation jackpot result C.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S507, the process proceeds to step S508, where a stop result for the probability variation jackpot result C is set with reference to the stop result table for the jackpot result stored in the ROM 603. Thereafter, in step S509, a flag corresponding to the probability variation jackpot result C (a flag corresponding to the probability variation jackpot result C) is set in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604, and the stop result setting process ends. Since the processes in steps S508 and S509 are the same as those in steps S502 and S503, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S507, the process proceeds to step S510, and it is determined whether or not the lottery result (allocation result) is the normal jackpot result A.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S510, the process proceeds to step S511, where a stop result for the normal jackpot result A is set with reference to the stop result table for the jackpot result stored in the ROM 603. Thereafter, in step S512, a flag corresponding to the normal big hit result A (normal big hit result A corresponding flag) is set in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604, and the stop result setting process is ended. Since the processes in steps S511 and S512 are the same as the processes in steps S502 and S503, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  When a negative determination is made in step S510, the process proceeds to step S513, and the stop result for the normal jackpot result B is set with reference to the stop result table for the jackpot result stored in the ROM 603. Thereafter, in step S514, a flag corresponding to the normal big hit result B (normal big hit result B corresponding flag) is set in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604, and the stop result setting process is terminated. Since the processes in steps S513 and S514 are the same as the processes in steps S502 and S503, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  Returning to the description of step S501, if a negative determination is made in step S501, that is, if it is determined that the current lottery result (a jackpot result) is based on a ball entering the lower working ball entering portion 63. In step S515, it is determined whether or not the lottery result (distribution result) is a probability variation jackpot result D.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S515, the process proceeds to step S516, and the stop result for the probability variation jackpot result D is set with reference to the stop result table for the jackpot result stored in the ROM 603. Thereafter, in step S517, a flag corresponding to the probability variation jackpot result D (probability variation jackpot result D correspondence flag) is set in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604, and the stop result setting process is terminated. Since the processes in steps S516 and S517 are the same as the processes in steps S502 and S503, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  If a negative determination is made in step S515, the process proceeds to step S518, and it is determined whether or not the lottery result (distribution result) is the probability variation big hit result E.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S515, the process proceeds to step S519, where a stop result for the probability variation jackpot result E is set with reference to the stop result table for the jackpot result stored in the ROM 603. Thereafter, in step S520, a flag corresponding to the probability variation jackpot result E (a flag corresponding to the probability variation jackpot result E) is set in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604, and the stop result setting process is terminated. Since the processes in steps S519 and S520 are the same as those in steps S502 and S503, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S518, the process proceeds to step S521, where a stop result for the normal jackpot result C is set with reference to the stop result table for the jackpot result stored in the ROM 603. Thereafter, in step S514, a flag corresponding to the normal big hit result C (normal big hit result C corresponding flag) is set in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604, and the stop result setting process is terminated. Since the processes in steps S521 and S522 are the same as those in steps S502 and S503, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  Note that the determination of the jackpot type in the following description is performed by determining whether or not the flags corresponding to the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604 are stored.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 15, if a negative determination is made in step S402, that is, if the result of the lottery is a result of losing, the process proceeds to step S405. In step S405, the main display unit D of the main display unit 81 (specifically, the upper operation ball display unit DU or the lower operation ball display unit DL) is finally displayed in the game times related to the current lottery result. The information of the pattern mode to be stopped and displayed is specified from the stop result table for the detachment result stored in advance in the ROM 603, and the specified information is stored in the RAM 604. In the stop result table for the detachment result, a plurality of types of patterns that are stopped and displayed on the main display unit D are set. In step S405, the types of detachment results (for example, complete detachment or reach detachment) are set. Information on the form of the corresponding pattern is stored in the RAM 604.

  After executing any of the processes in steps S404 and S405, the process proceeds to step S406, and a display continuation time (display continuation period) setting process is executed.

  In the display duration setting process, the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the variation type counter buffer in the lottery counter buffer 604a of the RAM 604 is acquired. Further, it is determined whether or not a reach display is generated in the symbol display device 75 in the current game round. More specifically, if the game time required for the start of the current fluctuation is a big hit result, or even if it is not a big hit result, numerical information related to the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is generated. If the numerical information corresponds to, it is determined that reach display occurs.

  When it is determined that reach display occurs, display duration information corresponding to the value of the current variation type counter CS is acquired by referring to the reach generation display duration table stored in the ROM 603 and displayed. The duration information is set in a display duration counter provided in various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reach display does not occur, the display duration information corresponding to the value of the current variation type counter CS is acquired with reference to the reach non-occurrence display duration table stored in the ROM 603. The display duration information is set in the display duration counter. Incidentally, the display duration that can be acquired with reference to the reach non-occurrence display duration table is different from the display duration that can be acquired with reference to the reach occurrence display duration table.

  Note that the display duration information when no reach occurs is set so that the display duration is shorter as the number of common reserved storage counts CRN is larger. Also, in the situation where the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the display duration time is shorter than in the case of the low frequency support mode and the medium frequency support mode when the number of pending information is the same. A reach non-occurrence display duration table is set to be selected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display duration may not be changed according to the common reserved storage number CRN and the support mode, and the above relationship may be reversed. Furthermore, the above-described configuration may be applied to the display continuation time when reach occurs. In addition, in the case of various jackpot results, a display duration table may be individually set for each of the case of outreach and the case of a complete outage without occurrence of reach. In this case, the display duration time is allocated according to each game result.

  After the display continuation time setting process is executed in step S406, a change command and a type command are set in step S407. The change command includes display duration information. Here, the display duration obtained by referring to the display non-occurrence display duration table as described above is different from the display duration obtained by referring to the display occurrence time table for reach occurrence. Even if the information on the presence / absence of reach has not been included in the command, the audio lamp control device 143, which is the sub-side control device, can identify the presence / absence of reach from the display duration information. In this regard, it can be said that the change command includes information indicating whether or not reach has occurred. Note that the change command may include information that directly indicates whether or not reach has occurred.

  The type command includes game result information. In other words, the type command includes information on the probability variation jackpot result A to information on the probability variation jackpot result E, information on the normal jackpot result A to information on the normal jackpot result C, and information on the outlier result as game result information. It is.

  The variation command and the type command set in step S407 are transmitted to the audio lamp control device 143 in the external output process (step S201) in the normal process (FIG. 13). Based on the received change start command and type command, the audio lamp control device 143 determines the contents of the effect at the game time and controls various devices so that the determined contents of the effect are executed. The contents of the effect include a symbol variation display mode on the symbol display device 75, and the determined symbol variation display mode is output from the voice lamp control device 143 to the display control device 620 as a display content command. Is done. The display control device 620 controls the display of the symbol display device 75 based on the display content command received from the sound lamp control device 143 so that the symbol change display corresponding to each game time is performed.

  After performing the process of step S407, the process proceeds to step S408, and the display of the variation of the pattern is started in either the upper working ball display unit DU or the lower working ball display unit DL of the main display unit D. . Then, this variation start process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the game times control process (FIG. 14), when any one of the upper operation ball display unit DU and the lower operation ball display unit DL in the main display unit D is in a variable display. Then, the process for advancing game times in steps S306 to S309 is executed. In the process for advancing game times, first, in step S306, it is determined whether or not the variation display time of the current game time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the display continuation period counter (variable display time information) provided in the various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604 is “0”. The value of the variable display time information is set in the variable display time setting process as described above. The set value of the variable display time information is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12) is started.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed, the variable display process is executed in step S307. In the variable display process, the display mode of the upper working ball display unit DU or the lower working ball display unit DL of the main display unit D is changed. Specifically, in the variable display process, the LED included in the display unit for the activated ball part related to the current game turn is turned on and off in a predetermined cycle, and the emission color is changed. The display unit DU, DL for operation ball entry is controlled (light emission control of each display LED). Then, this game times control process is complete | finished.

  If the display continuation time has elapsed, a change end process is executed in step S308. In the change end process, the information stored in the RAM 604 is specified in any of the processes in steps S404 and S405 of the change start process (FIG. 15) executed when starting the currently executed game round, and the information The display of the main display unit 81 is controlled so that the pattern form corresponding to is displayed on the display unit DU, DL for the operation entrance part of the main display unit D.

  In subsequent step S309, after setting the change end command, the game times control process is ended. The change end command set in step S309 is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The sound lamp control device 143 executes a process for ending the effect in the game times based on the reception of the change end command. In addition, the change end command is transmitted to the display control device 620 via the sound lamp control device 143, and the display control device 620 receives the change end command to thereby determine the combination of the final stop symbols in the game times. A fixed display (final stop display) is performed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75. In addition, it is good also as a structure which terminates the effect for game times independently in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus 143 or the display control apparatus 620, without transmitting a change end command.

<Game state transition processing>
Next, the gaming state transition processing in step S204 will be described with reference to the flowcharts in FIGS.

  In the game state transition process, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode is in effect. If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, the process proceeds to step S602, and whether or not it is the timing when the display of the variation of the pattern on the upper operation ball display unit DU or the lower operation ball display unit DL of one game time has ended. Determine. If it is not the timing when the variable display is finished, the gaming state transition process is finished as it is.

  If the variable display has ended, more specifically, if the preset stop display period has elapsed after the variable display has ended, the process proceeds to step S603, and the game result ( It is determined whether the result of the lottery determination) corresponds to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any one of the probability variation jackpot result A corresponding flag to the probability variation jackpot result E correspondence flag and the normal jackpot result A correspondence flag to the normal jackpot result C correspondence flag is stored in the RAM 604. If none of the above flags is stored, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is.

  If any of the above flags is stored, an opening / closing execution mode start process is executed in step S604. In the start process, first, it is determined whether or not the current opening / closing execution mode corresponds to the high-frequency winning mode. Specifically, it is determined whether the flag is a probability variation jackpot result A, a probability variation jackpot result D, a probability variation jackpot result E, or a normal jackpot result C. If the current flag is one of these flags, the variable pitching device targeted for the current opening / closing execution mode is set to the right variable pitching device 65, and the right big prize is received for the opening / closing execution mode opening. An opening waiting time (starting waiting period) for allowing the right variable pitching device 65 to stand by without opening the mouth 65a is set. Specifically, the waiting time counter information (waiting time information corresponding to the high-frequency winning mode) stored in the ROM 603 in advance in the waiting time counter area provided in the various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604, The waiting time information corresponding to the opening of the right side variable pitching device 65 is set.

  On the other hand, when the current open / close execution mode corresponds to the low-frequency winning mode, that is, when the current flag is neither the probability variation jackpot result A, the probability variation jackpot result D, the probability variation jackpot result E, or the normal jackpot result C, That is, when the probability variation jackpot result B, the probability variation jackpot result C, the normal jackpot result A, or the normal jackpot result B is any one of the variable pitching devices targeted for the current opening / closing execution mode, the lower variable pitching device 64. Then, an opening standby time (starting standby period) for allowing the lower variable pitching device 64 to wait without opening the lower large winning opening 64a for the opening is set. Specifically, the waiting time information (waiting time information corresponding to the low-frequency winning mode) stored in advance in the ROM 603 is stored in the waiting time counter area provided in the various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604. The waiting time information corresponding to the opening of the lower variable pitching device 64 is set.

  In a succeeding step S605, “9” is set in the release number counter OC provided in the various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604. The number-of-opening counter OC is a counter for counting the number of times the lower variable pitching device 64 (lower large winning opening 64a) or the right variable pitching device 65 (right large winning port 65a) is opened.

  After executing the processing in step S605, an opening command is set in step S606. The set opening command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 and the display control device 620 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The sound lamp control device 143 determines the contents of the effect corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices so that the determined contents of the effect are executed. The contents of this effect include the display mode in the symbol display device 75, and the determined display mode is output from the sound lamp control device 143 to the display control device 620 as a display content command. In the display control device 620, based on the opening command received from the main control device 162 or the display content command received from the sound lamp control device 143, the display corresponding to the current opening / closing execution mode, for example, the display content corresponding to the jackpot Display control of the symbol display device 75 is executed so that moving images such as characters and background images are switched.

  Here, the opening command setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the opening command setting process, first, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the current opening / closing execution mode corresponds to the high-frequency winning mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the probability variation jackpot result A, the probability variation jackpot result D, the probability variation jackpot result E, or the normal jackpot result C. If an affirmative determination is made in step S701, the process advances to step S702 to set the first type opening command. On the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, based on the first type opening command, a message for prompting the game ball to be fired toward the right variable pitching device 65 is displayed.

  If a negative determination is made in step S701, the process proceeds to step S703, and it is determined whether or not the current open / close execution mode has been shifted based on the result of lottery in the high frequency support mode or the medium frequency support mode. To do. If an affirmative determination is made in step S703, the process proceeds to step S704 to set the second type opening command. On the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, a background image update process is executed based on the second type opening command.

  In the display screen 75a in the present embodiment, as a means for suggesting whether or not the gaming state is advantageous to the player, a configuration is adopted in which the stay stage is shifted by switching the background image. The stay stage includes a normal stage that suggests that the gaming state is likely to be a low probability mode and a low frequency support mode, a precursor stage that suggests that the gaming state is at least a medium frequency support mode, and a game A high-accuracy stage that indicates that the state is at least the high-frequency support mode is set. When the second type opening command is received during the precursor stage, an effect indicating promotion to the high-accuracy stage is executed by opening the opening / closing execution mode on the display screen 75a. On the other hand, when the second type opening command is received during the high-accuracy stage, an effect indicating the continuation of the high-accuracy stage is executed in the opening / closing execution mode opening on the display screen 75a.

  If a negative determination is made in step S703, the process proceeds to step S705, and it is determined whether or not the current open / close execution mode has been shifted based on the result of lottery determination during the high probability mode. If an affirmative determination is made in step S705, the process advances to step S706 to set the third type opening command. On the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, an update process for a background image or the like is executed based on the third type opening command. Specifically, when the third type opening command is received, an effect indicating promotion from the normal stage to the precursor stage is executed in the opening / closing execution mode opening on the display screen 75a.

  If a negative determination is made in step S705, the process proceeds to step S707, and it is determined whether or not the current opening / closing execution mode corresponds to either the probability variation jackpot result B or the normal jackpot result B. If an affirmative determination is made in step S707, the process proceeds to step S706 to set the third type opening command. If a negative determination is made in step S707, the process proceeds to step S708 to set the fourth type opening command. .

  On the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, an update process for a background image or the like is executed based on the fourth type opening command. Specifically, when the fourth type opening command is received, a specific effect different from the various effects described above is executed in the opening / closing execution mode opening on the display screen 75a.

  Returning to the description of the gaming state transition process (FIG. 17) again, after executing the process of step S606, the external signal setting process is performed in step S607, and the gaming state transition process is terminated.

  In the external signal setting process in step S607, it is determined whether or not any of the various jackpot correspondence flags is stored in the RAM 604. If any of the flags is stored, management control on the game hall side is performed. A signal indicating that a jackpot has occurred is output to the device (hall computer HC), and it is possible to grasp that the pachinko machine 10 has shifted to the opening / closing execution mode in the management control device.

  On the other hand, when it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, an affirmative determination is made in step S601, and the process proceeds to step S608. In step S608, it is determined whether or not the opening standby time has elapsed. If the opening standby time has not elapsed, the gaming state transition process is terminated. When the waiting time for the opening has elapsed, a special winning opening opening / closing process is executed in step S609. Here, the special winning opening opening / closing process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

<Big prize opening and closing process>
In the big prize opening / closing process, first, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the lower big prize opening 64a or the right big prize opening 65a is being opened. Specifically, this determination is performed based on the driving state of the variable ball driving units 64c and 65c in the variable ball driving devices 64 and 65. If the lower large winning opening 64a or the right large winning opening 65a is not being opened, it is determined in step S802 whether the value of the open number counter OC is “0”, and in step S803, the open timer counter TC is determined. It is determined whether the value of “0” is “0”.

  When the value of the opening number counter OC is “0” or when the value of the opening timer counter TC is not “0”, the main prize winning opening / closing process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the opening number counter OC is not “0” and the value of the opening timer counter TC is “0”, the process proceeds to step S804, and the current opening / closing execution mode corresponds to the high-frequency winning mode. In other words, it is determined whether or not it corresponds to one of the probability variation jackpot result A, the probability variation jackpot result D, the probability variation jackpot result E, and the normal jackpot result C. Specifically, whether or not any of the probable big hit result A corresponding flag, the probable big hit result D corresponding flag, the probable big hit result E corresponding flag, or the normal big hit result C corresponding flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. Determine.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S804, the right large winning opening 65a in the right variable pitching device 65 is opened in the subsequent step S805. Specifically, the variable ball driving unit 65c is driven to open the right large winning opening 65a. Thereafter, the processing in steps S806 and S807 is executed as the opening setting processing corresponding to the right variable pitching device 65. That is, in step S806, “15000” (corresponding to 30 sec) is set in the open timer counter TC, and “10” is set in the winning counter PC.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S804, that is, if the current opening / closing execution mode corresponds to the low-frequency winning mode (probability variation jackpot result B, probability variation jackpot result C, normal jackpot result A, normal jackpot result B If it corresponds to any one), the lower large winning opening 64a in the lower variable pitching device 64 is opened in step S808. Specifically, the variable ball driving unit 64c is set in a driving state so as to open the lower large winning opening 64a. After the opening process is executed in step S808, the processes of steps S809 and S810 are executed as the setting process for opening corresponding to the lower variable pitching device 64. That is, in step S809, the release timer counter TC is set to “30” (corresponding to 0.06 sec), and the winning counter PC is set to “10”.

  After executing each process of step S807 and step S810, an opening command is set in step S811, and the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated. The set release command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 13). This release command includes information indicating whether the high-frequency winning mode or the low-frequency winning mode is set. Based on the received release command, the sound lamp control device 143 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the high-frequency winning mode, and controls various devices so that the determined content of the effect is executed.

  If it is determined in step S801 that either the lower large winning opening 64a or the right large winning opening 65a is open, the process proceeds to step S812, and whether or not the value of the open timer counter TC is “0”. Determine. If the value of the release timer counter TC is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S813, and whether or not a game ball has won a prize in the lower major prize opening 64a or the right major prize opening 65a (specifically, one to be released). Is determined based on the detection signals from the detection sensors 151d and 151e corresponding to the variable pitching devices 64 and 65, respectively. If no winning has occurred, the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if a winning has occurred, whether or not the current opening / closing execution mode corresponds to any of the probability variation jackpot result A, the probability variation jackpot result D, the probability variation jackpot result E, or the normal jackpot result C in the subsequent step S814. Determine whether or not. If an affirmative determination is made in step S814, a winning command output process is executed in a subsequent step S815. The winning command is output to the sound lamp control device 143, and the effect in the opening / closing execution mode executed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 is changed by the winning command.

  After executing the command output process in step S815, or when a negative determination is made in step S814, the process proceeds to step S816. In step S816, the value of the winning counter PC is decremented by 1, and in the subsequent step S817, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter PC is “0”. finish.

  On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S817, that is, when the value of the winning counter PC is “0”, or when an affirmative determination is made in step S812 (that is, the value of the release timer counter TC is “0”). ) Means that the special winning opening closing condition is satisfied. In such a case, in step S818, one of the variable ball driving units 64c and 65c that is being driven is set to a non-driven state so as to close one of the lower large winning port 64a and the right large winning port 65a that is being opened. .

  In a succeeding step S819, an update process of the release number counter OC is executed. Specifically, when the value of the opening number counter OC is not “0”, the opening number counter OC is decremented by 1 and when the value of the opening number counter OC is “0”, the opening number counter OC is decremented. The value of “0” is maintained as “0”. Thereafter, in step S820, it is determined whether or not the value of the opening number counter OC is “0”. If the value of the opening number counter OC is not “0”, the current switching execution mode corresponds to any one of the probability variation jackpot result A, the probability variation jackpot result D, the probability variation jackpot result E, and the normal jackpot result C in step S821. It is determined whether or not. That is, it is determined whether or not the current opening / closing execution mode is the high-frequency winning mode.

  In the high frequency winning mode, “1000” (corresponding to 2 sec) is set in the release timer counter TC, and in the low frequency winning mode, “250” (in 0.5 sec) is set. Equivalent) is set. That is, in the low frequency winning mode, the time during which the lower large winning opening 64a is closed between rounds is set shorter than the time during which the right large winning opening 65a is closed in the high frequency winning mode. In the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the high-frequency winning mode and the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the low-frequency winning mode, the time when the former is in the open state and the time when the closed state is closed are set longer. The execution time of the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the high-frequency winning mode is longer than the execution time of the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the low-frequency winning mode.

  Thereafter, a closing command is set in step S824, and the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated. The set closing command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 13). This closing command includes information indicating whether the high-frequency winning mode or the low-frequency winning mode is set. Based on the received close command, the sound lamp control device 143 determines the contents of the effect corresponding to the high-frequency winning mode, and controls various devices so that the determined contents of the effect are executed.

  If it is determined in step S820 that the value of the opening number counter OC is “0”, an ending start process is executed in step S825. In the start process, an ending waiting time for waiting without starting the next game round is set for the ending in the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, ending waiting time information stored in advance in the ROM 603 is set in a waiting time counter area provided in the various counter areas 604 d of the RAM 604. In this case, the waiting time information that is set differs depending on whether the opening / closing execution mode is the high-frequency winning mode, and the waiting time information indicates that the waiting time information is lower in the low-frequency winning mode than in the high-frequency winning mode. It is set to be shorter.

  Then, after setting an ending command in step S826, the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated. The set ending command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 13).

  As for the ending command in the present embodiment, the first type ending command to the fourth type ending command are set according to the situation at the time of transition to the opening / closing execution mode, etc., as in the above-described opening command, The stage (background image or the like) to be transferred later is determined and displayed according to these various commands.

  Specifically, when the current opening / closing execution mode corresponds to any one of the probability variation jackpot result A, the probability variation jackpot result D, the probability variation jackpot result E, and the normal jackpot result C (the jackpot result corresponding to the high-frequency winning mode). Is set with a first type ending command. Based on the first type ending command, the stay stage transition process is terminated on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75. Specifically, the transition process to the high-accuracy stage is completed.

  When the setting condition of the first type ending command is not met and the current opening / closing execution mode is shifted based on the result of lottery in the high frequency support mode or the medium frequency support mode, Two kinds of ending commands are set. Based on the second type ending command, the stay stage transition process is terminated on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75. If the stage before the transition to the opening / closing execution mode for the second type ending command is a precursor stage, the promotion to the high-accuracy stage is completed by the ending of the opening / closing execution mode on the display screen 75a. . On the other hand, when the stage before the transition to the opening / closing execution mode is the high-accuracy stage, the continuation of the high-accuracy stage is completed by the ending of the opening / closing execution mode on the display screen 75a.

  If the setting conditions of the first type ending command and the second type ending command are not met and the current opening / closing execution mode is shifted based on the result of the lottery in the high probability mode, Set seed ending command. Based on the third type ending command, the stay stage transition process is completed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75. Specifically, when the third type opening command is received, the promotion from the normal stage to the precursor stage is completed at the ending of the opening / closing execution mode on the display screen 75a. Further, when the setting conditions of the first type ending command and the second type ending command are not satisfied, and the current opening / closing execution mode corresponds to either the probability variation big hit result B or the normal big hit result B Also sets the above third type ending command.

  On the other hand, if the setting conditions for the various ending commands are not met, a fourth type ending command is set. Based on the fourth type ending command, the stay stage transition process is completed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75. Specifically, when the fourth type ending command is received, the transition or continuation to the normal stage described above is completed in the opening / closing execution mode ending on the display screen 75a.

  Returning to the description of the gaming state transition process (FIG. 17), after performing the big prize opening / closing process in step S609, it is determined in step S610 whether or not the value of the open number counter OC is “0”. In S611, it is determined whether or not the ending standby time has elapsed. If the value of the release number counter OC is not “0” or if the ending waiting time has not elapsed, the gaming state transition process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the value of the opening number counter OC is “0” and the waiting time for ending has elapsed, in step S612, after executing the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, End the state transition process. Details of the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode will be described later.

<Telephone support processing>
Next, the power combination support process of step S206 in the normal process (FIG. 13) will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the electric power support process, first, in step S901, it is determined whether or not support is being performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a supporting flag is stored in a supporting flag storage area provided in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. The in-support flag is a flag that is stored when the electrically-operated accessory 71 of the lower working ball entry portion 63 is opened, and is erased when the state is returned to the closed state.

  If no supporting flag is stored, the process advances to step S902 to determine whether or not a support winning flag is stored in a support winning flag storage area provided in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. The support winning flag is stored when the open winning state (support winning) is selected in the lottery (support lottery) for determining whether or not the electric accessory 71 is opened, and is erased when the supporting flag is stored. Flag.

  If the support winning flag is not stored, the process advances to step S903 to determine whether or not the value of the accessory timer counter YT provided in the various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604 is “0”. If the value of the accessory timer counter YT is not “0”, the main character support process is terminated as it is.

  If the value of the accessory timer counter YT is “0”, it is determined in step S904 whether or not it is the end timing of the pattern change display on the through gate display unit DS. If it is the end timing of the variable display, in step S905, after setting the out-of-line display, the main role support process is ended. By setting the out-of-display, the display of the variation of the picture on the through gate display unit DS is terminated in a state in which the out-of-display is stopped.

  If the value of the accessory timer counter YT is “0” and it is not the end timing of the variable display, it is determined in step S906 whether the value of the accessory reservation storage number SN is greater than “0”. When the value of the stored item reservation memory number SN is “0”, the main character support process is terminated as it is. If the value of the reserved item storage number SN is larger than “0”, it is determined in step S907 whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is being performed, and in step S908 whether or not the high frequency support mode is determined. .

  If it is not the opening / closing execution mode and the high-frequency support mode, the open lottery (support lottery) is performed in step S909. Specifically, the value stored in the electronic combination holding area 604c is shifted, and the open lottery is performed with reference to the value of the electric combination release counter C4 shifted to the execution area. At this time, the lottery is executed with reference to the table for the high frequency support mode stored in the success / failure table storage area 603b of the ROM 603. At the same time as the open lottery, “1000” (corresponding to 2.0 sec) is set in the accessory timer counter YT. The accessory timer counter YT is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt process is started.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S908, an open lottery (support lottery) is performed in step S910. Specifically, the value stored in the electronic combination holding area 604c is shifted, and the open lottery is performed with reference to the value of the electric combination release counter C4 shifted to the execution area. At this time, the lottery is executed with reference to the medium frequency support mode table stored in the success / failure table storage area 603b of the ROM 603. At the same time as the open lottery, “5750” (corresponding to 11.5 sec) is set in the accessory timer counter YT.

  In the present embodiment, since the winning information for the high frequency support mode and the medium frequency support mode is given corresponding to all the values that the electric accessory release counter C4 can take, The lottery is always won regardless of the value of the electric accessory release counter C4.

  After executing the processes of steps S909 and S911, the process proceeds to step S912. In step S912, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in steps S909 and S911 is a support win. If it is not a support win, the process proceeds to step S914 without executing the process of step S913. If it is a support win, a support win flag is stored in step S913 and provided in various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604. After setting “3” to the round counter RC, the process proceeds to step S914.

  In step S914, it is determined whether a support frequency limit flag is stored in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. If a negative determination is made in step S914, the main role support process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S914, it is determined in step S915 whether or not the game number counter is “0”. The game number counter is decremented by 1 every time one game number is completed when the support number limit flag is stored. If the game number counter is not “0”, the main role support process is terminated. If the game number counter is “0”, the support flag (one of the high frequency support flag and the medium frequency support flag stored in the various flag storage areas 604e) is deleted and the number of support times described above in step S916. Clear restriction flag.

  In subsequent step S917, a low frequency support command (low frequency support setting information) that is information for allowing the sub-side control device to recognize that the support mode is the low frequency support mode is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143. Set as the target command. Thereafter, the main role support processing is terminated.

  The low frequency support command set in step S917 is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The voice lamp control device 143 transmits the low frequency support command to the display control device 620 as it is. Based on the reception of the low frequency support command, the display control device 620 specifies that the support mode is the low frequency support mode, and executes processing corresponding to the support mode. Specifically, the stage displayed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 described above is shifted (degraded) from the highly accurate stage or the precursor stage to the normal stage.

  On the other hand, if it is the open / close execution mode, or if it is neither the high frequency support mode nor the medium frequency support mode, an open lottery (support lottery) is performed in step S918. Specifically, the value stored in the electronic combination holding area 604c is shifted, and the open lottery is performed with reference to the value of the electric combination release counter C4 shifted to the execution area. At this time, the lottery is executed with reference to the low-frequency support mode table stored in the acceptance table storage area 603b of the ROM 603. At the same time as the open lottery, “6000” (that is, 12.0 sec) is set in the accessory timer counter YT.

  In the subsequent step S919, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in step S918 is a support winning. If the support is not won, the main role support process is terminated. In the case of support winning, the support winning flag is stored in step S920, and “3” is set in the round counter RC, and then the main role supporting process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of step S902, when the support winning flag is stored in the various flag storage area 604e of the RAM 604, an affirmative determination is made in step S902, and the process proceeds to step S921. In step S921, it is determined whether or not the value of the accessory timer counter YT is “0”. If the value of the accessory timer counter YT is not “0”, since the variation display of the picture on the through gate display unit DS is being performed, the main character support process is terminated as it is. When the value of the accessory timer counter YT is “0”, a win display is set in step S922. As a result, the display of the variation of the pattern on the through gate display unit DS is terminated in a state where the pattern corresponding to the winning is stopped. In the subsequent step S923, the supporting flag is stored, and after the support winning flag is deleted, the main character support processing is terminated.

  If the supporting flag is stored, an affirmative determination is made in step S901, and the process proceeds to step S924. In step S924, a power combination opening / closing process for controlling opening / closing of the electric service article 71 is executed, and the main power support process is terminated. Hereinafter, the electric utility opening / closing control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

<Electric power switch control processing>
In the electric combination opening / closing control process, first, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the electric combination 71 is being opened. Whether or not the electric accessory 71 is open is determined based on whether or not the driving portion 71b for the electric accessory is in a driving state. If the electric accessory 71 is opened, the process proceeds to step S1002, and it is determined whether or not the value of the accessory timer counter YT is “0”.

  If the value of the accessory timer counter YT is not “0”, the main character opening / closing process is terminated as it is. When the value of the accessory timer counter YT is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1103 to perform a closing process for controlling the electric accessory 71 to the closed state, and the accessory timer counter YT is set to “250” (0.5 sec. Equivalent) is set.

  Thereafter, after 1 is subtracted from the value of the round counter RC in step S1004, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter RC is “0” in step S1005. If the value of the round counter RC is not “0”, the main utility opening / closing process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the round counter RC is “0”, the supporting flag is deleted in step S1006. Then, the main role opening / closing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the electric accessory 71 is not open, a negative determination is made in step S1001, and the process proceeds to step S1007. In step S1007, it is determined whether or not the accessory timer counter YT is “0”. When the accessory timer counter YT is not “0”, the main character opening / closing process is terminated as it is. If the accessory timer counter YT is “0”, an opening process for controlling the electric accessory 71 to the open state is executed in step S1008.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in step S1009, and whether or not the high-frequency support mode is determined in step S1010. If it is not the opening / closing execution mode and the high-frequency support mode is set, “2500” (corresponding to 5.0 sec) is set in the accessory timer counter YT in step S1011 and then the main function opening / closing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1010, the process proceeds to step S1012 to determine whether or not the medium frequency support mode is set. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the medium frequency support mode flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S1012, after setting “80” (corresponding to 0.16 sec) to the accessory timer counter YT in step S1013, the main role opening / closing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is in the opening / closing execution mode or not in the high frequency support mode or the medium frequency support mode, “75” (corresponding to 0.15 sec) is set in the accessory timer counter YT in step S1014, and then the main power supply is set. The role opening / closing process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, even if the same jackpot result is obtained depending on whether the support mode when winning the jackpot is the high frequency support mode, the medium frequency support mode, or the low frequency support mode, the transition is made through the opening / closing execution mode. One of the features is that a difference occurs in the degree of advantage of the gaming state to be played, and a variety of game modes is achieved by the configuration related to the feature. Hereinafter, the structure concerning the said characteristic is demonstrated.

<Transition processing at the end of the open / close execution mode>
First, the transition process (step S612) at the end of the opening / closing execution mode in the game state transition process (FIG. 17) will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, it is determined whether or not the jackpot result that triggered the current opening / closing execution mode in step S1101 is the probability variation jackpot result A or the probability variation jackpot result D. judge. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit result A correspondence flag or the probability variation big hit result D correspondence flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1101, the process proceeds to step S1102, and the flag relating to the transition of the gaming state is deleted. Specifically, when the jackpot result correspondence flag stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604 is erased and a high probability mode flag, a high frequency support mode flag, a medium frequency support mode flag, etc. are stored. Clear each of these flags.

  After executing the erasure process in step S1102, the process proceeds to steps S1103 and S1104 to execute a game state setting process. Specifically, first, in step S1103, a high probability mode flag is set in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. Based on the high-probability mode flag set in this way, the success / failure lottery in the subsequent game times is referred to the success / failure table for the high-probability mode.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1104, and the high frequency support mode flag is set in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. Based on the high-frequency support mode flag set in this way, in the subsequent electronic support processing, the success / failure table for the high-frequency support mode is referred to in the support lottery, and the pattern change display time at the time of the support lottery It is shortened (more specifically, it is set to 2.0 sec), and further, the period in which it is opened by one opening is extended (more specifically, it is set to 5.0 sec).

  After the game state setting process is performed in steps S1103 and S1104, the transition process at the end of the main opening / closing execution mode is terminated.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1101, that is, if it is determined that the jackpot result that triggered the current opening / closing execution mode is neither the probability variation jackpot result A or the probability variation jackpot result D, the process proceeds to step S1105. In step S1105, it is determined whether or not the jackpot result that triggered the current opening / closing execution mode is the probability variation jackpot result B. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit result B correspondence flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S1105, the process proceeds to step S1106, and after performing the setting process for the probability variation big hit result B in the step S1106, the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is ended. Here, the setting process for the probability variation jackpot result B will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the setting process for the probability variation jackpot result B, first, in step S1201, the flag relating to the transition of the gaming state is deleted. Specifically, when the jackpot result B corresponding flag stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604 is erased and a high probability mode flag, a high frequency support mode flag, a medium frequency support mode flag, etc. are stored. Clears each of these flags.

  After executing the erasure process in step S1201, the process proceeds to steps S1202 to S1206 to execute a game state setting process. Specifically, first, in step S1202, a high probability mode flag is set in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. Based on the high-probability mode flag set in this way, the success / failure lottery in the subsequent game times is referred to the success / failure table for the high-probability mode.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1203, and it is determined whether or not the current opening / closing execution mode is based on a lottery result (winning result) in the low frequency support mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the high-frequency support mode mid-winning flag or the medium-frequency support mode mid-winning flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1203, that is, if it is determined that the probability variation big hit result B is obtained in the lottery during the low frequency support mode, the process proceeds to step S1204. In step S1204, a medium frequency support mode flag and a frequency limit flag are set in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. Based on the medium frequency support mode flag set in this way, the success / failure table for the medium frequency support mode is referred to in the support lottery in the subsequent electric power support process, and the variation display time of the pattern at the time of the support lottery It is shortened (for example, set to 11.5 sec), and further, the period of the open state is extended by one opening (for example, set to 0.16 sec).

  In subsequent step S1205, “20” is set in the game number counter, and then this setting process is terminated. By setting the number limit flag in step S1204 and setting “20” in the game number counter, the medium frequency support mode is continued until the number of subsequent games reaches 20.

  Note that the number limit flag set in step S1204 is deleted when the game frequency counter becomes “0” and the medium frequency support mode is deleted, that is, when demoted to the low frequency support mode.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1203, that is, if it is determined that the current opening / closing execution mode is based on a lottery result in the high frequency support mode or a lottery result in the medium frequency support mode, step S1206 is performed. Proceed to In step S1206, the high frequency support mode flag is set in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. Based on the high-frequency support mode flag set in this way, in the subsequent electronic support processing, the success / failure table for the high-frequency support mode is referred to in the support lottery, and the pattern change display time at the time of the support lottery It is shortened (for example, set to 2.0 sec), and further, the period of opening is extended by one opening (for example, set to 5.0 sec). After executing the process of step S1206, the present setting process is terminated as it is.

  Note that the high frequency support mode set in the process of step S1206 is not limited in the number of times and is continued until the next jackpot is determined.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 22, if a negative determination is made in step S1105, that is, if it is determined that the jackpot result that triggered the current opening / closing execution mode is not the probability variation jackpot result B, the process proceeds to step S1107. In step S1107, it is determined whether or not the jackpot result that triggered the current opening / closing execution mode is the probability variation jackpot result C. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the probabilistic big hit result C corresponding flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1107, the process proceeds to step S1108, and after the setting process for the probability variation big hit result C is executed in step S1108, the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is ended. Here, the setting process for the probability variation jackpot result C will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the setting process for the probability variation jackpot result C, first, in step S1301, the flag relating to the transition of the gaming state is deleted. Specifically, when the jackpot result C corresponding flag stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604 is erased and a high probability mode flag, a high frequency support mode flag, a medium frequency support mode flag, etc. are stored. Clears each of these flags.

  After executing the erasure process in step S1301, the process proceeds to steps S1302 to S1307 to execute a game state setting process. Specifically, first, in step S1302, a high probability mode flag is set in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. Based on the high-probability mode flag set in this way, the success / failure lottery in the subsequent game times is referred to the success / failure table for the high-probability mode.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1303, and it is determined whether or not the current opening / closing execution mode is based on a lottery result (winning result) in the low frequency support mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the high-frequency support mode mid-winning flag or the medium-frequency support mode mid-winning flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1303, that is, if it is determined that the probability variation big hit result C has been obtained in the lottery during the low frequency support mode, the process proceeds to step S1304. In step S1304, it is determined whether or not the current opening / closing execution mode is based on a lottery result (winning result) in the low probability mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the winning flag in the high probability mode is stored in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1304, the present setting process ends. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1304, the process proceeds to step S1305.

  In step S1305, the medium frequency support mode flag and the number limit flag are set in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. Based on the medium frequency support mode flag set in this way, the success / failure table for the medium frequency support mode is referred to in the support lottery in the subsequent electric power support process, and the variation display time of the pattern at the time of the support lottery It is shortened (for example, set to 11.5 sec), and further, the period of the open state is extended by one opening (for example, set to 0.16 sec).

  In subsequent step S1306, “20” is set in the game number counter, and then this setting process is terminated. By setting the number limit flag in step S1305 and further setting “20” in the game number counter, the medium frequency support mode continues until the number of subsequent games reaches 20.

  The number limit flag set in step S1305 is deleted when the game frequency counter is “0” and the medium frequency support mode flag is deleted, that is, when demoted to the low frequency support mode. .

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1303, that is, if it is determined that the current opening / closing execution mode is based on a lottery result in the high frequency support mode or a lottery result in the medium frequency support mode, step S1307 Proceed to In step S1307, the high frequency support mode flag is set in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. Based on the high-frequency support mode flag set in this way, in the subsequent electronic support processing, the success / failure table for the high-frequency support mode is referred to in the support lottery, and the pattern change display time at the time of the support lottery It is shortened (for example, set to 2.0 sec), and further, the period of opening is extended by one opening (for example, set to 5.0 sec). After executing the process of step S1206, the present setting process is terminated as it is.

  Note that the high frequency support mode set in the process of step S1307 has no limit on the number of times and is continued until the next jackpot is determined.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 22, if a negative determination is made in step S1107, that is, if it is determined that the jackpot result that triggered the current opening / closing execution mode is not the probability variation jackpot result C, the process proceeds to step S1109. In step S1109, it is determined whether or not the jackpot result that triggered the current opening / closing execution mode is the probability variation jackpot result E. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit result E correspondence flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1109, the process proceeds to step S1110, the setting process for probability variation big hit result E is executed in step S1110, and the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is ended. Here, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 24A, the setting process for the probability variation jackpot result E will be described.

  In the setting process for the probability variation jackpot result E, first, in step S1401, the flag relating to the transition of the gaming state is deleted. Specifically, when the jackpot result C corresponding flag stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604 is erased and a high probability mode flag, a high frequency support mode flag, a medium frequency support mode flag, etc. are stored. Clears each of these flags.

  After executing the erasure process in step S1401, the process proceeds to steps S1402 to S1407 to execute a game state setting process. Specifically, first, in step S1402, the high probability mode flag is set in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. Based on the high-probability mode flag set in this way, the success / failure lottery in the subsequent game times is referred to the success / failure table for the high-probability mode.

  After executing the process of step S1402, the process proceeds to step S1403, and the high-frequency support mode flag is set in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. Based on the high-frequency support mode flag set in this way, in the subsequent electronic support processing, the success / failure table for the high-frequency support mode is referred to in the support lottery, and the pattern change display time at the time of the support lottery It is shortened (for example, set to 2.0 sec), and further, the period of opening is extended by one opening (for example, set to 5.0 sec).

  After the process of step S1403, the process proceeds to step S1405 to determine whether or not the current opening / closing execution mode is based on the lottery result (winning result) in the low probability mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the winning flag in the high probability mode is stored in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1405, the present setting process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1405, the process proceeds to step S1406. In step S1406, the number limit flag is set in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. Then, in the subsequent step S1407, “100” is set in the game number counter, and then this setting process is terminated. By setting the number limit flag in step S1406 and setting the game number counter to “100”, the high frequency support mode is continued until the number of subsequent games reaches 100.

  In other words, when the probability change jackpot result E is reached in the lottery during the low probability mode, the high frequency support mode is continued until the next jackpot, and when the probability change jackpot result E is reached in the lottery during the high probability mode. The high frequency support mode is maintained until the number of games reaches 100, and then the gaming state is shifted to the high probability mode and the low frequency support mode.

  Note that the number limit flag set in step S1406 is deleted when the game number counter becomes “0” and the high frequency support mode flag is deleted, that is, when demoted to the low frequency support mode. .

  Returning to the description of FIG. 22, if a negative determination is made in step S1109, that is, if it is determined that the jackpot result that triggered the current opening / closing execution mode is not the probability variation jackpot result E, the process proceeds to step S1111. In step S <b> 1111, it is determined whether or not the jackpot result that triggered the current opening / closing execution mode is the normal jackpot result A. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the normal big hit result A correspondence flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1111, the process proceeds to step S1112, and after performing the setting process for the normal jackpot result A in the step S1112, the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is ended. Here, the setting process for the normal jackpot result A will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the setting process for the normal jackpot result A, first, in step S1501, the flag relating to the transition of the gaming state is deleted. Specifically, when the jackpot result A corresponding flag stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604 is erased and a high probability mode flag, a high frequency support mode flag, a medium frequency support mode flag, etc. are stored. Clears each of these flags.

  After executing the erasure process in step S1501, the process proceeds to steps S1502 to S1507 to execute a game state setting process. Specifically, first, in step S1502, it is determined whether or not the current opening / closing execution mode is based on a lottery result (winning result) in the low frequency support mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the high-frequency support mode mid-winning flag or the medium-frequency support mode mid-winning flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1502, that is, if it is determined that the normal jackpot result A is obtained in the lottery during the low frequency support mode, the process proceeds to step S1503. In step S1503, it is determined whether the current opening / closing execution mode is based on a lottery result (winning result) in the low probability mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the winning flag in the high probability mode is stored in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1503, the present setting process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1503, the process proceeds to step S1504, and the medium frequency support mode flag and the frequency limit flag are set in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. Based on the medium frequency support mode flag set in this way, the success / failure table for the medium frequency support mode is referred to in the support lottery in the subsequent electric power support process, and the variation display time of the pattern at the time of the support lottery It is shortened (for example, set to 11.5 sec), and further, the period of the open state is extended by one opening (for example, set to 0.16 sec).

  In subsequent step S1505, “20” is set in the game number counter, and then this setting process is terminated. By setting the number limit flag in step S1504 and further setting “20” in the game number counter, the medium frequency support mode is continued until the number of subsequent games reaches 20.

  The number limit flag set in step S1504 is deleted when the game frequency counter is “0” and the medium frequency support mode flag is deleted, that is, when demoted to the low frequency support mode. .

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1502, that is, if it is determined that the current opening / closing execution mode is based on a lottery result in the high frequency support mode or a lottery result in the medium frequency support mode, step S1506 Proceed to In step S1506, the high frequency support mode flag and the frequency limit flag are set in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. Based on the high-frequency support mode flag set in this way, in the subsequent electronic support processing, the success / failure table for the high-frequency support mode is referred to in the support lottery, and the pattern change display time at the time of the support lottery It is shortened (for example, set to 2.0 sec), and further, the period of opening is extended by one opening (for example, set to 5.0 sec).

  In subsequent step S1507, “100” is set in the game number counter, and then this setting process is terminated. By setting the number limit flag in step S1506 and further setting “100” in the game number counter, the high frequency support mode continues until the number of subsequent games reaches 100.

  The number limit flag set in step S1506 is deleted when the game number counter is “0” and the high frequency support mode flag is deleted, that is, when demoted to the low frequency support mode. .

  Returning to the description of FIG. 22, if a negative determination is made in step S <b> 1111, that is, if it is determined that the jackpot result that triggered the current opening / closing execution mode is not the normal jackpot result A, the process proceeds to step S <b> 1113. In step S1113, it is determined whether or not the jackpot result that triggered the current opening / closing execution mode is the normal jackpot result B. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the normal big hit result B correspondence flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1113, the process proceeds to step S1114, and after executing the setting process for the normal big hit result B in the step S1114, the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is ended. Here, the setting process for the normal jackpot result B will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the setting process for the normal jackpot result B, first, in step S1601, the flag relating to the transition of the gaming state is deleted. Specifically, when the jackpot result B corresponding flag stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604 is erased and a high probability mode flag, a high frequency support mode flag, a medium frequency support mode flag, etc. are stored. Clears each of these flags.

  After executing the erasure process in step S1601, the process proceeds to steps S1602 to S1606 to execute a game state setting process. Specifically, first, in step S1602, it is determined whether or not the current opening / closing execution mode is based on a lottery result (winning result) in the low frequency support mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the high-frequency support mode mid-winning flag or the medium-frequency support mode mid-winning flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S1602, that is, when it is determined that the normal big hit result B is obtained in the lottery during the low frequency support mode, the process proceeds to step S1603, and the medium frequency support mode is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. Set the flag and the count limit flag. Based on the medium frequency support mode flag set in this way, the success / failure table for the medium frequency support mode is referred to in the support lottery in the subsequent electric power support process, and the variation display time of the pattern at the time of the support lottery It is shortened (for example, set to 11.5 sec), and further, the period of the open state is extended by one opening (for example, set to 0.16 sec).

  In subsequent step S1604, “20” is set in the game number counter, and then this setting process is terminated. By setting the number limit flag in step S1603 and setting “20” in the game number counter, the medium frequency support mode continues until the number of subsequent games reaches 20.

  The number limit flag set in step S1603 is deleted when the game number counter is “0” and the medium frequency support mode flag is deleted, that is, when demoted to the low frequency support mode. .

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1602, that is, if it is determined that the current opening / closing execution mode is based on a lottery result in the high frequency support mode or a lottery result in the medium frequency support mode, step S1605 Proceed to In step S1605, the high frequency support mode flag and the frequency limit flag are set in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. Based on the high-frequency support mode flag set in this way, in the subsequent electronic support processing, the success / failure table for the high-frequency support mode is referred to in the support lottery, and the pattern change display time at the time of the support lottery It is shortened (for example, set to 2.0 sec), and further, the period of opening is extended by one opening (for example, set to 5.0 sec).

  In subsequent step S1606, “100” is set in the game number counter, and then this setting process is terminated. By setting the number limit flag in step S1605 and setting “100” in the game number counter, the high frequency support mode is continued until the number of subsequent games reaches 100.

  It should be noted that the number limit flag set in step S1605 is deleted when the game number counter becomes “0” and the high frequency support mode flag is deleted, that is, when demoted to the low frequency support mode. .

  Returning to the description of FIG. 22, when a negative determination is made in step S <b> 1113, that is, the jackpot result that triggered the current opening / closing execution mode is the probability variation jackpot result A to the probability variation jackpot result E and the normal jackpot result A to the normal jackpot result B. If it is determined that it is neither of these, in other words, if it is determined that the normal jackpot result C, the process proceeds to step S1115.

  In step S1115, the flag related to the transition of the gaming state is deleted. Specifically, the normal jackpot result C corresponding flag stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604 is erased, and a high probability mode flag, a high frequency support mode flag, a medium frequency support mode flag, etc. are stored. Clear each of those flags.

  After executing the erasure process in step S1115, the process proceeds to steps S1116 to S1117 to execute a game state setting process. Specifically, first, in step S1116, the high frequency support mode flag and the frequency limit flag are set in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. Based on the high-frequency support mode flag set in this way, in the subsequent electronic support processing, the success / failure table for the high-frequency support mode is referred to in the support lottery, and the pattern change display time at the time of the support lottery It is shortened (for example, set to 2.0 sec), and further, the period of opening is extended by one opening (for example, set to 5.0 sec).

  In subsequent step S1117, “100” is set in the game number counter, and then the present setting process is terminated. By setting the number limit flag in step S1116 and further setting “100” in the game number counter, the high frequency support mode continues until the number of subsequent games reaches 100.

  The number limit flag set in step S1116 is deleted when the game number counter becomes “0” and the high frequency support mode flag is deleted, that is, when demoted to the low frequency support mode. .

<Game flow>
Here, based on FIG.25 and FIG.26, the flow of a game is demonstrated. FIG. 25 is a schematic diagram showing a support mode determined based on the type of jackpot and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and FIG. 26 is a block diagram schematically showing the flow of the game. 25 and 26, for convenience, the low frequency support mode is “low frequency”, the medium frequency support mode is “medium frequency”, the high frequency support mode is “high frequency”, and the low probability mode is “low probability”. High probability mode is “High probability”, Probability variation jackpot result A is “Probability variation A”, Probability variation jackpot result B is “Probability variation B”, Probability variation jackpot result C is “Probability variation C”, Probability variation jackpot result D is “Probability variation D”, Probability variation The jackpot result E is simply displayed as “probability change E”, the normal jackpot result A is “normal A”, the normal jackpot result B is “normal B”, and the normal jackpot result C is “normal C”.

  As shown in a simplified manner in FIG. 25, the probability variation jackpot result A, the probability variation jackpot result D, and the normal jackpot result C are all after the end of the opening / closing execution mode (high frequency winning mode) regardless of the gaming state when the jackpot is generated. The game state to be transferred is uniform. Specifically, if the winning jackpot result A or the winning jackpot result D is won, the system will shift to the high-frequency support mode that continues until the next jackpot execution mode and the normal jackpot result C is won. After the opening / closing execution mode is completed, the setting is made to shift to the high frequency support mode limited to 100 times.

  On the other hand, the probability variation jackpot result B, the probability variation jackpot result C, the probability variation jackpot result E, the normal jackpot result A, and the normal jackpot result B are shifted after the opening / closing execution mode (low frequency winning mode) ends depending on the gaming state when the jackpot is generated. The game state is different. Specifically, depending on the type of probability mode (low probability mode / high probability mode) and the type of support mode (low frequency support mode / medium frequency support mode / high frequency support mode) when winning the various jackpots The game state to be transferred after the execution mode (low frequency winning mode) ends is different. In the following description, the description will be focused on the subsequent change in the gaming state based on the gaming state at the time of occurrence of the jackpot.

  When playing a game in the normal gaming state (the gaming state in the low probability mode and the low frequency support mode) shown in FIG. 26, the lower operation entrance portion compared to the entrance into the upper operation entrance portion 62. It is difficult to enter the ball 63, and the occurrence of a big hit based on the ball entering the lower working ball entry portion 63 is suppressed.

  In the normal gaming state, when the entrance to the upper action entrance unit 62 occurs, and the lottery based on the entry results in the probability variation jackpot result B or the normal jackpot result B, the opening / closing execution mode (details are low It shifts to the precursor game state (game state corresponding to the medium frequency support mode) through the frequency winning mode). In accordance with the transition of the gaming state, on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, the background image or the like (the above-described stage) is changed to one corresponding to the precursor gaming state. Specifically, the background image is switched from a blue-based image corresponding to the normal gaming state (normal stage) to a yellow-based image corresponding to the predictive gaming state (precursor stage), and a warning is displayed on the display screen 75a. The remaining game times that can stay in the game state are displayed.

  Here, there is a high-probability mode based on the probable jackpot result B and a low-probability mode based on the normal jackpot result C for the precursor game state. The game state is set to be advantageous for the player as compared to the normal game state. Specifically, not only is the possibility that a game ball will enter the lower working entry portion 63, but if the player wins a big win in such a state, Compared to this, the possibility of shifting to the high frequency support mode is increased. For these two reasons, the precursor game state can be said to be a game state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state.

  The internal state (high probability mode or low probability mode) in the precursor game state is not clearly shown in the display screen 75a, and corresponds to information displayed on the display screen 75a (a precursor stage such as a background image). It is difficult to identify whether it is a precursor game state compatible with the high probability mode or a precursor game state compatible with the low probability mode only by visually confirming (information).

  After shifting to the precursor game state, the number corresponding to the remaining game times displayed on the display screen 75a is subtracted every time the game times have passed. When this number finally becomes 0, the mode is switched from the medium frequency support mode to the low frequency support mode, and at the same time, a transition from the precursor game state to another game state is performed. Specifically, if the predictive gaming state is compatible with the low probability mode, it is demoted to the normal gaming state, and if it is the predictive gaming state compatible with the high probability mode, the latent gaming state (high probability mode / low frequency support) Demoted to the gaming state corresponding to the mode.

  Here, when demoting from the precursor game state to the normal game state, the background image is changed to one corresponding to the normal game state on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 in accordance with the transition of the game state. . Specifically, the background image is switched from the yellow base corresponding to the precursor game state (precursor stage) to the blue base corresponding to the normal game state (normal stage), and the number is not displayed. Become. Also, when demoting from a precursor game state to a latent game state, the background image is based on the yellow color corresponding to the precursor game state (precursor stage) as in the normal game state. Is switched to a blue base (normal stage) corresponding to the above, and the above numbers are not displayed. Thereby, when demoted from the precursor game state, it becomes difficult to identify whether the current game state is the normal game state or the latent game state based on the information from the display screen 75a.

  In addition, in the normal game state, when the ball enters the upper action ball entry unit 62 and the probability variation jackpot result C is obtained in the lottery based on the ball entry, the opening / closing execution mode (specifically, low frequency It shifts to the latent gaming state through the (winning mode). When the game state transitions, the background image on the display screen 75a is the same before and after the opening / closing execution mode. On the other hand, in the case where the entrance to the upper operation entrance portion 62 occurs and a normal big hit result A is obtained in the lottery based on the entrance, the normal game is passed through the opening / closing execution mode (specifically, the low frequency winning mode). Return to the state. For this reason, when the probability variation jackpot result C or the normal jackpot result A is obtained, it is determined whether the gaming state after the opening / closing execution mode is the normal gaming state or the latent gaming state based on the information from the display screen 75a. It has become difficult to identify.

  In this way, by making it difficult to distinguish between the normal gaming state and the latent gaming state, the player expects to be in the latent gaming state even if the background image is blue (even if it is a normal stage). Thus, the game can be performed, and the continuation of the game can be promoted immediately after the jackpot is generated or immediately after the resignation from the precursor game state. Thereby, it can contribute to the improvement of the operation rate in a gaming machine.

  Returning to the explanation of the game progress in the sign game state again, when the winning lottery based on the entrance to the operation entry parts 62, 63 is won during the sign game state, the open / close execution mode (high frequency winning mode or low (Frequency winning mode) is entered into a highly probable gaming state.

  For example, when the probability variation jackpot result B, the probability variation jackpot result C, the normal jackpot result A, and the normal jackpot result B, the high probability gaming state (high frequency support mode) is passed through the opening / closing execution mode (specifically, the low frequency winning mode). To the corresponding gaming state). In accordance with the transition of the gaming state, on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, the background image is changed from one corresponding to the precursor game state to one corresponding to the high probability gaming state. Specifically, the background image or the like is switched from a yellow base corresponding to the precursor game state (precursor stage) to a red base corresponding to the high probability game state (high accuracy stage), and the display screen 75a. The remaining game times that can stay in the highly probable gaming state are displayed.

  Here, for the high probability gaming state, it corresponds to the high probability mode based on the probability variation jackpot result B and the probability variation jackpot result C, and the low probability mode based on the normal jackpot result A and the normal jackpot result B. However, in any of these high probability mode and low probability mode, the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode, so at least in terms of improving the entrance rate, the medium frequency support mode is set. This is a more advantageous state for the player than the corresponding precursor game state. In addition, the internal state (high probability mode or low probability mode) of the high-probability gaming state is not clearly shown in the display screen 75a, and it is difficult to grasp the internal state only by looking at the display screen 75a. It has become. This makes it possible to conceal the fact even if the player falls from the high probability mode to the low probability mode when shifting from the predictive gaming state to the high probability gaming state. It can be difficult to give.

  After the transition to the highly probable gaming state, the number corresponding to the remaining gaming times displayed on the display screen 75a is subtracted every time the gaming times have elapsed. When this number finally becomes 0, the high-frequency support mode is switched to the low-frequency support mode or the high-frequency support mode is continued. Transition to or continued high-progress gaming state. Specifically, in the case of a high-probability gaming state related to the low probability mode, it is demoted to the normal gaming state, and based on the probability variation jackpot result E, In some cases, the game is demoted to the latent gaming state, and in the case of the high probability gaming state based on the probability variation jackpot result A to the probability variation jackpot result D, the high probability gaming state is continued. In particular, when the highly probable gaming state is continued, “∞” is displayed instead of the above number, and it is clearly indicated that the highly probable gaming state is continued until the next jackpot occurrence.

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

  It is related to the profit that can enjoy not only the type of winning results but also the gaming state at the time of winning by adopting a configuration with different benefits (support mode) given to the player according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot It will be. Thereby, the monotonization of the game can be suppressed, and the player's attention to the game can be preferably improved.

  For example, in the case where an effect such as reach display is performed as part of the result of the lottery result, the player's attention to the game can be suitably improved while the effect is being performed. However, when it is attempted to improve the degree of attention to a game by relying on such an effect, it is assumed that it is difficult to improve the degree of attention when the effect is not performed. In this regard, in the above-described embodiment, even when the same jackpot is won as described above, a configuration is employed in which the benefits granted depending on the gaming state at the time of winning are changed. You can encourage them to pay attention to the gaming state. Compared to the period in which the above performance is performed, the period in which the precursor game state or the highly probable game state is maintained (the period of staying in the precursor stage or the highly probable stage) tends to be long. The degree can be improved suitably.

  Specifically, when the probable jackpot B is won in the normal gaming state, the support mode shifts from the low frequency support mode to the predictive gaming state that is upgraded from the low frequency support mode. When the probable jackpot B is won again in this precursor game state, the support mode shifts from the medium frequency support mode to the high probability game state upgraded from the high frequency support mode. In this way, the game state shifts to a more advantageous state for the player step by step, so that monotonization of the game can be suppressed and the degree of attention to the game can be preferably improved. In any game state, a configuration is adopted in which step-up (upgrading the game state via the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the low-frequency winning mode) can be skipped and the mode can be shifted to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the high-frequency winning mode. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in game motivation in a normal game state or the like.

  It was set so that the rate of increase in the advantage would be larger for the upgrade to a higher gaming state. That is, the difference between the advantages of the medium frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode is set larger than the difference between the advantages of the low frequency support mode and the medium frequency support mode. According to this configuration, it is possible to urge the player to play a game while expecting a transition to a higher gaming state, which can contribute to an increase in the degree of attention to the game.

  For the precursor game state, one corresponding to the low probability mode and one corresponding to the high probability mode are set. In the precursor game state, the sign game state is the precursor game state on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75. On the other hand, it is configured that the probability mode is not displayed while the effect is displayed. This is a contrivance for increasing the player's attention by improving the support mode, not the type of probability mode. If the player recognizes that the player is in the low probability mode when entering the precursor game state, there is a concern that the degree of attention to the game will be reduced by recognizing that the degree of expectation for promotion of the game state is small. The In addition, when the player recognizes that the player is in the high probability mode when entering the precursor game state, if the player wins the normal jackpot during the precursor game state (specifically, the normal jackpot result A or the normal jackpot result B). In other words, although the support mode has been promoted as a transition to the high frequency support mode, the possibility that the loss mode may be felt increases as the probability mode falls to the low probability mode. Although this is formally promoted to a highly probable gaming state, it may actually lead to a decrease in game motivation by giving the impression that it is demoted from the precursor gaming state. In this regard, as described above, at least in the precursor game state, it is possible to suitably suppress the occurrence of these various inconveniences by concealing the information of the low probability mode / high probability mode.

  In the above embodiment, in the high-probability game state, the high-probability game is configured by concealing the information in the high-probability mode / low-probability mode until the preset game times have passed. Immediately after shifting to the state, the inconvenience that the game motivation declines is less likely to occur.

  By setting an upper limit on the number of game times that can be in the precursor game state, the degree of attention to the precursor game state is improved. Further, in the precursor game state corresponding to the high probability mode, a transition to the latent game state is made after 20 times as the upper limit number have passed. In the embodiment described above, the opportunity for promotion of the gaming state is a big hit, but this makes it difficult to increase the frequency of stepping up the gaming state in the low probability mode. Therefore, by setting the latent game state corresponding to the high probability mode, it is possible to increase the opportunity for the above step-up to occur. Even in a high-probability gaming state, when the probability variation jackpot result E is reached, the above-described step-up occurs when the player falls into a latent gaming state based on the progress of a preset game number. It is a device to increase opportunities.

  By stepping up the gaming state, the support mode is switched to one that facilitates entry into the lower operation entry portion 63. With respect to the lower operation entrance portion 63, all the jackpots distributed based on the entrance to the lower operation entrance portion 63 are compatible with the high-frequency winning mode. For this reason, when it becomes a highly probable gaming state, it becomes a chance which can acquire a lot of game balls. In the case of adopting such a game, if a ball enters the upper action ball entry portion 62 during the high-probability gaming state, there is a possibility of falling to a lower gaming state before receiving the benefits of the high-frequency winning mode. Get higher. When such an event occurs, since the above-described step-up configuration is adopted, there is a concern that it will be easier to give the player a sense of loss. Therefore, in the above embodiment, when the highly probable gaming state is reached, the player is prompted to make a right strike, and the game ball that has flowed down the right side of the variable display unit 67 by the right strike is the upper action entry portion 62. A nail 69 or the like was placed so as not to enter the ball. Thereby, the occurrence of the above-described inconvenience is suppressed.

  Of the various jackpot results, the probabilistic jackpot result C and the normal jackpot result A are configured such that the benefits granted depend not only on the type of support mode but also on the type of probability mode. Specifically, in the normal gaming state (corresponding to the low probability mode), when the probability change jackpot result C or the normal jackpot result A is reached, there is no transition to the precursor gaming state and the appearance is the same as the normal gaming state. In the latent game state set as described above (corresponding to the high probability mode), when the probability variation jackpot result C or the normal jackpot result A is obtained, a transition is made to the precursor game state. In this way, by providing a configuration in which the type of probability mode is referred to when a privilege is awarded at the time of winning the jackpot, further diversification of the privilege granting mode is achieved.

  In particular, in the normal game state and the latent game state, since the support mode is the low-frequency support mode, the entry into the lower operation entry portion 63 is suppressed. Thereby, it is possible to suitably exhibit the functions related to the diversification described above.

  When a jackpot win is generated based on a winning at the lower operating ball entering portion 63 (lower operating port 63a), the upper operating ball entering portion is always a jackpot result corresponding to the high-frequency winning mode as described above. When the jackpot result is based on the winning at 62 (upper working port 62a), the jackpot result corresponding to the low-frequency winning mode is obtained with a probability of 7/10. In the low-frequency winning mode, the period required for the opening / closing execution mode is set to be extremely short compared to the high-frequency winning mode, and it is possible to suppress the above-described step-up in the gaming state from being delayed.

  Further, in the normal game state, the latent game state, and the precursor game state constituting the early stage of the step-up, the support mode becomes the low frequency support mode or the medium frequency support mode. About each of these support modes, since the entrance probability (entrance frequency) to the lower operation entrance portion 63 is set to be lower than at least the entrance probability (entrance frequency) to the upper operation entrance portion 62. The step-up function described above is not easily disturbed.

  There is a clear difference in the advantage for the player between the lower operating ball entering portion 63 (lower operating port 63a) and the upper operating ball entering portion 62 (upper operating port 62a). Accordingly, the player plays the game with the expectation that a winning will occur in the lower operating ball entering portion 63 (lower operating port 63a) of the two operating ball entering portions 62, 63, and accordingly. Further, the player's attention to the medium frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode in which the winning frequency to the lower operation entrance portion 63 (lower operation port 63a) is increased is increased.

  As described above, in the configuration that can effectively exhibit the attention degree improving effect by making a difference in the operation mode of the part where the player's attention is easily directed, it is possible to enjoy such an effect, but the provision of the privilege There is concern that the base of games such as rate will be affected. In this regard, in the above embodiment, the entrance frequency in the medium frequency support mode is set to be substantially equal to that in the low frequency support mode, and the frequency of the open state is set to the medium frequency support mode rather than the low frequency support mode. Differentiated to be higher. As a result, even if a configuration in which a difference is set in the operation mode is adopted, it is possible to suppress an excessive increase in the actual entry frequency as described above, and a privilege grant rate (occurrence of lottery etc. It is possible to diversify the gaming state while suppressing the influence on (probability).

  Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the medium-frequency support mode, the release time by switching to the open state once is set to be shorter than the launch interval of the game balls, and the actual occurrence frequency of the ball is almost zero. It has become. According to such an operation mode, even if the frequency of switching to the open state is set high in the medium frequency support mode, the occurrence frequency of entering the ball does not increase significantly. Thereby, the influence on the provision rate of the privilege mentioned above can be suppressed suitably.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be individually applied to the above-described embodiment, or a part or all of the configurations may be combined and applied to the above-described embodiment.

  (1) In the above embodiment, when the probable big hit result B is in the normal gaming state (low frequency support mode), the state shifts to the precursor game state (medium frequency support mode), and the precursor game state (medium frequency support mode). In the mode), when the probable big hit result B is obtained, the system shifts to the highly probable gaming state (high frequency support mode). That is, it is configured to be promoted to a higher support mode according to the gaming state (specifically, support mode) when the jackpot is generated. However, the type of privilege granted is not limited to promotion of the support mode. For example, if the player wins a big hit in the first gaming state, the player is promoted to the second gaming state, and the number of prize balls when the player enters the working entrance in the second gaming state is the first gaming state. Is set to be greater than the number of winning balls when the entry to the active entry part occurs, and further, the player is promoted to the third gaming state by winning the jackpot in the second gaming state. The number of award balls when a ball enters the working ball in the three gaming state is larger than the number of ball balls when a ball enters the working ball in the second gaming state. It may be set.

  In addition, for a gaming machine in which a low probability mode, a medium probability mode, or a high probability mode is set as a mode in which the jackpot occurrence probability is different, the player depends on the gaming state at the time of jackpot occurrence shown in this embodiment. When applying the technical idea of different bonuses to be granted, the game is shifted to the medium probability mode by winning the jackpot in the low probability mode, and the high probability mode by winning the jackpot in the medium probability mode. It is also possible to adopt a configuration for shifting to (1).

  (2) In the above embodiment, the operation mode of the electric accessory 71 in the medium frequency support mode as the “second game state” is changed to the operation of the electric accessory 71 in the high frequency support mode as the “third game state”. Although it set so that it might be closer to the operation mode of the electric actor 71 in the low frequency support mode as the “first gaming state” than the mode, it is not limited to this. The medium frequency support mode may be set to be more advantageous to the player than at least the low frequency support mode, and may be set to be more disadvantageous to the player than the high frequency support mode.

  However, in the configuration for diversifying the game mode by gradually elevating / degrading the support mode as shown in the above embodiment, when the medium-frequency support mode is set, the lower operation entrance portion Since many balls enter 63, the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the high-frequency winning mode is likely to intervene between the changes in the support mode in a stepwise manner. This is not preferable because it can be a factor that hinders rapid transition of the gaming state. Therefore, preferably, when the medium frequency chain support mode is set, it is set so that the probability of entering the lower working entrance 63 is lower than the probability of entering the upper working entrance 62 at least. Good.

  (3) In the above embodiment, the medium frequency support mode as the “second game state” is terminated based on the progress of a preset game number (specifically, 20 times) and demoted to the low frequency support mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The medium frequency support mode may be terminated and demoted to the low frequency support mode when the next jackpot is won, or the medium frequency support is performed when a preset period has elapsed after the transition to the medium frequency support mode. It is good also as a structure which terminates mode and is demoted to low frequency support mode.

  (4) In the above embodiment, when a game ball is launched toward the area on the right side of the variable display unit 67 in the game area PE, the game ball flowing down the area on the right side is “first incoming ball”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball flowing down the region on the right side can flow into the upper working ball entering portion 62. It is also possible to adopt a configuration as follows. However, if such a change is made, there is a high possibility of shifting to the open / close execution mode corresponding to the low-frequency winning mode in the high-probability gaming state, and the low-frequency The possibility of falling to a gaming state that is a support mode and a low probability mode increases. This is not preferable in the above-described embodiment configured to pass through a plurality of steps before reaching the jackpot corresponding to the high-frequency winning mode, because it may become a factor that increases the feeling of loss given to the player. Therefore, it is desirable to adopt a configuration that avoids entering the upper working entrance portion 62 by firing a game ball toward the area on the right side of the variable display unit 67 when the high frequency support mode is set. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the lower variable pitching device 64 corresponding to the low frequency winning mode and the right variable pitching device 65 corresponding to the high frequency winning mode are set as the “variable pitching portion”. The present invention is not limited, and one of these variable pitching devices 64 and 65 may be omitted, and the low frequency winning mode and the high frequency winning mode may be executed by the remaining one of the variable pitching devices. is there.

  (5) In the above embodiment, in the precursor game state as the “second game state”, whether the precursor game state corresponds to the high probability mode or the low probability mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is not limited to this, and the sign game state corresponds to the high probability mode or low probability. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the information corresponding to the mode is displayed on the symbol display device 75. However, when such a change is made, the player's attention is paid to whether the support mode is upgraded or not in the case of winning the jackpot, whether the support mode is upgraded or not. It is assumed that the effects aimed at realization in the above embodiment in which the winning ball expectation increases stepwise by stepping up the gaming state will be reduced. Therefore, preferably, the information regarding the type of the probability mode is not displayed in the precursor game state as shown in the above embodiment.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot type distribution mode based on the entry into the upper action entry part 62 as the “first entry part” and the lower action as the “second entry part” Although the jackpot type distribution mode based on the entrance to the entrance portion 63 is different, it is also possible to make them both the same.

  However, in the configuration in which the gaming state is stepped up in the order of normal gaming state → predictive gaming state → highly probable gaming state, the player's attention is exclusively compatible with the high frequency winning mode after reaching the highest probable gaming state. It is assumed that it is easy to turn to whether to shift to the opening / closing execution mode. Therefore, for the lower working ball entering portion 63 where the game balls easily flow in when the high frequency support mode is entered, the above-mentioned step-up is realized so that the big hit type distribution mode is mainly the low frequency winning mode. Unlike the upper working pitching portion 62 set as described above, the jackpot corresponding to the high-frequency winning mode in which a substantial winning ball can be expected is set practically by mainly setting the sort mode of the jackpot type. A configuration can be realized.

  (7) In the above embodiment, after transitioning to a gaming state that wins a jackpot and enters a high probability mode and high frequency support mode, the gaming state that enters a high probability mode and a high frequency support mode until winning the next jackpot However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after winning the jackpot and transitioning to a gaming state that becomes a high probability mode and a high frequency support mode, the game state that remains in the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode is maintained until a preset game time elapses, It is good also as a structure which transfers to the gaming state which becomes low probability mode and low frequency support mode after that. When making such a change, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the gaming state in the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode is continued until the next big jackpot by winning a jackpot during the high frequency support mode.

  (8) In the above embodiment, by limiting the number of times in the sign game state, the relegation destination is divided into the normal game state and the latent game state, and by returning to the sign by winning the jackpot in the latent game state By adopting a configuration, it is configured to suppress a decrease in gaming motivation when falling to the normal stage, and further, it becomes a latent gaming state directly from the normal gaming state without going through the predictive gaming state by becoming a probable big hit result C. By adopting a configuration for shifting, a decrease in the player's expectation was suitably suppressed. Of these configurations, the configuration relating to the latent gaming state is not an essential configuration, and may be omitted.

  When such changes are made, the following changes may be made together. In other words, when 20 times as the number of continuations of the medium frequency support mode have elapsed, if it is a precursor game state corresponding to the high frequency support mode, it may be configured to notify this.

  (9) In the above embodiment, if the jackpot is made during the medium frequency support mode, the system is always shifted to the high frequency support mode regardless of the type of jackpot, but at least the low frequency support mode is shifted to the high frequency support mode. It is sufficient that the probability of transition is high. For example, a part of the jackpot type may be configured to loop in the medium frequency support mode and not shift to the high frequency support mode.

  (10) Depending on the type of jackpot, the number of games that can be in the precursor game state may be different.

  (11) In the above embodiment, during the low frequency support mode, even if the same jackpot is won depending on whether the mode is the high probability mode or the low probability mode, the transition state of the subsequent gaming state is different. It was set as the structure to do. For example, when the probable jackpot result C is reached, the system shifts to the precursor game state when the high probability mode is selected, and shifts to the latent game state when the low probability mode is set. In other words, in the transition of the gaming state, it is configured to refer to both the type of support mode and the type of probability mode, but is not limited to this, and is configured to refer to at least one of these conditions. It's enough.

  (12) The first medium frequency support mode and the second medium frequency support mode are set as the medium frequency support mode, and the support modes of both are set so as to be recognized as the same, and the high frequency depends on each support mode. The promotion probability to the support mode may be different. For example, in the first medium frequency support mode, the probability variation B and probability variation C are in a highly probable gaming state, and in the second medium frequency support mode, the probability variation B is in a highly probable gaming state, while in the probability variation C, the medium frequency is continued. It is good.

  (13) In the above embodiment, the game number counter is referred to when the number limit flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. However, this may be changed as follows. In other words, the number limit counter may be omitted, and when the high frequency support mode continues until the next jackpot winning, a number (for example, “999999”) that cannot practically reach the number limit counter may be set.

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

<Invention Group Extracted from the Embodiments>
Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiment will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Feature A1. A game board (game board 60) in which a game area (game area PE) is formed;
Based on a predetermined launch operation, a game ball launching unit (game ball launching mechanism 110 or the like) that launches a game ball toward the game area;
As a gaming state, a first gaming state (for example, a low frequency support mode), a second gaming state (for example, a medium frequency support mode) that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, and a game that is more than the second gaming state. A third gaming state (for example, high frequency support mode) that is advantageous to the player is set,
In the first gaming state, when a specific condition (for example, winning the winning lottery based on the entrance to the operating entrance part) is established based on the launch of the game ball, the gaming state is shifted to the second gaming state. Means (function of executing transition processing to the medium frequency support mode in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162);
Means for shifting the gaming state to the third gaming state when the specific condition is satisfied in the second gaming state (function of executing transition processing to the high frequency support mode in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162); A gaming machine characterized by having.

  According to the feature A1, when a specific condition is established based on the launch of a game ball, a different privilege is given to the player according to the gaming state when the specific condition is established. In this way, even when the same specific condition is established, by adopting a configuration in which the privilege given to the player changes according to the situation, the monotonization of the game is suppressed, and the degree of attention to the game is increased. Can contribute to improvement.

  More specifically, when a specific condition is established during the first gaming state, the player is promoted to a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, and is identified during the second gaming state. When the condition is satisfied, the player is promoted to a third gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the second gaming state. in this way. By adopting a configuration in which the advantage for the player is increased by repeatedly satisfying the specific condition, the above-described monotonization suppressing effect can be suitably exhibited.

Feature A2. A game board (game board 60) in which a game area (game area PE) is formed;
Based on a predetermined launch operation, a game ball launching unit (game ball launching mechanism 110 or the like) that launches a game ball toward the game area;
A ball entry portion (upper action entry ball portion 62 or lower action entry ball portion 63) provided in the game board and into which a game ball flowing down the game area can flow;
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the fact that a game ball has entered the ball-entry unit (a function of executing a winning process for an operating port in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162);
Grant determination means for determining whether or not the special information acquired by the information acquisition means corresponds to preset grant information (a function for executing the lottery process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162). And
In a gaming machine in which a privilege is granted to a player based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination means being the grant response result corresponding to the grant information,
The entrance part is
A first entrance part (upper action entrance part 62);
A second incoming ball that is provided separately from the first incoming ball part and can be switched between an accepting state in which a game ball flowing down the game area can flow and a non-accepting state in which the inflow of the game ball is more difficult than the receiving state. Part (lower operation entrance part 63),
When a preset switching condition is satisfied, variable control means (a function for executing a power combination support process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) that switches the second incoming ball portion to the receiving state,
The variable control means includes a first switching mode (for example, a low-frequency support mode) as a switching control mode for the second pitching portion, and a switching mode to the receiving state in the player than in the first switching mode. An advantageous second switching mode (for example, medium frequency support mode) and a third switching mode (for example, high frequency support mode) in which the switching mode to the acceptance state is more advantageous to the player than the second switching mode are set. And
When the switching control mode is the first switching mode, the specific condition (e.g., winning or failing lottery based on the entrance to the operation entrance part) is established based on the launch of the game ball. First transition means (function for executing processing for transitioning to the medium frequency support mode in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for transitioning the switching control mode to the second switching mode;
When the switching control mode is the second switching mode, a second transition unit (high in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) shifts the switching control mode to the third switching mode in response to the establishment of the specific condition. And a function for executing a process of shifting to the frequency support mode.

  According to the feature A2, when the switching control mode is the first switching mode, the switching to the second switching mode that is more advantageous to the player than the first switching mode is made in response to the establishment of the specific condition. When the mode is the second switching mode, the mode shifts to the third switching mode that is more advantageous to the player than the second switching control mode in response to the establishment of the specific condition. Thus, when the same specific condition is satisfied, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous by changing the privilege according to the situation where the specific condition is satisfied.

  Further, when the specific condition is repeatedly established, the mode is switched from the first switching mode to the second switching mode to the third switching mode. In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the gaming state shifts (promotes) to an advantageous state according to the gaming state when the specific condition is satisfied, the player's attention is only suitable for whether or not the specific condition is satisfied. Instead, it becomes easier to determine in which gaming state the specific condition is satisfied. Thereby, monotonization of a game can be suppressed and it can contribute to the improvement of the attention degree with respect to a game.

  As shown in this feature, in a gaming machine having a game area, the player's attention tends to be directed to the game area. Therefore, the player is informed that the given privilege varies depending on the situation by adopting a configuration in which the switching mode of the second pitching portion provided in the game area changes according to the situation where the specific condition is satisfied. Can be preferably suggested. Thereby, it becomes possible to exhibit the above-mentioned attention degree improvement effect etc. suitably.

  In the feature A1 or the feature A2, it can be set as “satisfied” of the “specific condition” that the result of the grant determination by the grant determination unit is the grant determination result.

  Feature A3. The variable control means includes the frequency of entering the second entrance when the second switching mode is set and the entrance into the second entrance when the first switching mode is set. When the difference between the frequency and the second switching mode is the second switching mode, the frequency of entering the second pitching portion and the third switching mode when entering the second pitching portion The gaming machine according to Feature A2, wherein the gaming machine is set to be smaller than a difference from the frequency.

  According to the feature A3, the attention degree improving effect shown in the feature A2 can be exhibited while reducing the influence on the privilege grant rate.

  Note that the “entrance frequency” causes a difference in height depending on, for example, the length of the acceptance period in which the second entrance part is in the acceptance state, the length of the non-acceptance period in which the second acceptance part is in the non-acceptance state, the number of times of the acceptance state Good.

  Feature A4. The variable control means is set so that the frequency of switching to the acceptance state per unit period in the second switching mode is higher than the frequency of switching to the acceptance state per unit period in the first switching mode. The gaming machine according to Feature A2 or Feature A3, wherein:

  As shown in the feature A2 and the like, in the configuration that suggests the switching mode depending on the operation mode of the second entrance part, by adopting the configuration shown in this feature (configuration that increases the switching frequency), the bonus grant rate is achieved. It is possible to favorably indicate that the switching mode has been changed while suppressing the influence of. Thereby, the attention degree improvement effect shown in the feature A2 or the like can be exhibited.

  Feature A5. The variable control means is configured such that a pitching frequency for one receiving state in the second switching mode is the same as or substantially the same as a pitching frequency for one receiving state in the first switching mode. Any one of features A2 to A4, characterized in that the switching frequency to the acceptance state per period is set to be higher than the switching frequency to the acceptance state per unit period in the first switching mode. The gaming machine described in one.

  As shown in the feature A2 and the like, in the configuration that suggests the switching mode depending on the operation mode of the second entrance portion, the configuration shown in this feature (configuration that increases the switching frequency while making the entrance frequency almost equal) By adopting, it is possible to suitably suggest that the switching mode has changed while suppressing the influence on the privilege grant rate. Thereby, the attention degree improvement effect shown in the feature A2 or the like can be exhibited.

  In particular, in the second switching mode, by increasing the frequency of switching to the receiving state per unit period while making the pitching frequency in the case of one receiving state equal or nearly equal, Thus, it is possible to give the player an impression that the player has gained an advantage by increasing the number of times of receiving. Thereby, the said suggestion function can be exhibited suitably.

Feature A6. The first pitching portion is configured such that the pitching frequency to the first pitching portion is constant regardless of which switching mode is executed regardless of the switching control mode,
The third switching mode is set so that the entrance to the second entrance portion is more likely to occur than the first entrance portion,
In the first switching mode and the second switching mode, features A2 to A are characterized in that the entrance to the first entrance portion is more likely to occur than the second entrance portion. The gaming machine according to any one of A5.

  According to the feature A6, in the first switching mode and the second switching mode, it is set so that the entrance to the first entrance portion is more likely to occur than the second entrance portion. It is possible to suitably exhibit the step-up function shown. Further, even when such a step-up function is employed, it is possible to exhibit the attention level improving effect shown in the feature A2 and the like while reducing the influence on the grant rate.

Feature A7. When the specific condition is satisfied, the third transition means for setting the switching control mode to a specific switching mode among the switching modes regardless of the type of the switching control mode (in the MPU 602 of the main controller 162, the stay mode is set). Regardless of the function to execute the transition to high frequency support mode regardless of)
Each of the transition means performs the transition of the switching control mode assuming that the specific condition is satisfied when the result of the grant determination by the grant determination means is the grant determination result.
The information acquisition means includes
First information acquisition means for acquiring the special information based on the game ball having entered the first ball entry unit (information acquisition based on the ball entering the upper action ball entry unit in the MPU 602 of the main controller 162) Processing function), and
Second information acquisition means for acquiring the special information based on the game ball entering the second ball entry unit (information based on the ball entering the lower action ball entry unit in the MPU 602 of the main controller 162) Acquisition function)
Compared to the case where the assignment correspondence result is obtained based on the special information obtained by the second information acquisition means when the assignment correspondence result is obtained based on the special information obtained by the first information acquisition means. The game machine according to any one of features A2 to A6, wherein the transition of the switching control mode by the third transition means is difficult to be executed.

  According to the feature A7, when the first switching mode and the second switching mode are set, the degree of attention can be increased, and the third switching mode that is more advantageous to the player than those switching modes is provided. It is possible to suppress troublesomeness such as step-up.

Feature A8. Based on the fact that the grant determination result by the grant determination means corresponds to the grant information, the grant determination result is obtained when the grant determination by the grant determination means is performed. A means (such as a function for executing a distribution determination process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) that distributes the gaming state to either a high probability state or a low probability state in which the winning probability that is the corresponding result is relatively high or low,
In the second switching mode, a high probability corresponding second switching mode corresponding to the high probability state and a low probability corresponding second switching mode corresponding to the low probability state are set,
When the gaming state becomes a gaming state corresponding to the second switching mode, the second switching mode does not indicate information regarding which of the high probability state and the low probability state, 8. The gaming machine according to any one of features A2 to A7, further comprising suggestion means for suggesting that the gaming state is a gaming state corresponding to the second switching mode.

  When the high probability corresponding second switching mode and the low probability corresponding second switching mode are set as shown in the feature A8, the grant determination is won during the high probability corresponding second switching mode and the low probability state is set. By falling, even if the rank is upgraded to the third switching mode, the winning probability is lowered. This may not only be a factor that gives the player a sense of loss, but may also be a factor that reduces the presence of the switching mode in the game. In this regard, in the present feature, at least a normal gaming state (low probability state and first switching mode) is achieved by concealing whether the probability is high or low, and suggesting that the second switching mode is set. It can be recognized that it has become advantageous in comparison, and the loss feeling can be made difficult to give. Thereby, decline in game willingness can be suppressed.

Feature A9. Each of the transition means performs the transition of the switching control mode assuming that the specific condition is satisfied when the result of the grant determination by the grant determination means is the grant determination result.
The variable control means is a first variable control means,
Means (MPU 602 of the main control device 162) that sets the gaming state to a special gaming state (for example, a gaming state related to the opening / closing execution mode) before the switching mode is shifted by the respective shifting means when the assignment correspondence result is obtained. In step S602 to S604).
A variable pitching portion (variable pitching device 64, 65) provided in the gaming area and switchable between an accepting state for accepting a game ball flowing down the gaming area and a non-accepting state for not accepting the game ball. When,
A second variable control means (a function of executing a big prize opening opening / closing process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) that switches the variable pitching portion to the receiving state when the special gaming state is entered;
The second variable control means includes a first pitching mode (low frequency winning mode) as a switching control mode of the variable pitching unit, and a pitching frequency of game balls per unit period than the first pitching mode. And the second pitching mode (high frequency winning mode) set so that the period of the special gaming state becomes longer is set.
A distribution means for allocating the switching control mode executed in the special game state to any one of the ball entry modes including the first ball entry mode and the second ball entry mode when entering the special game state. (The function of executing the distribution lottery process in the MPU 602 of the main controller 162)
The information acquisition means includes
First information acquisition means for acquiring the special information based on the game ball having entered the first ball entry unit (information acquisition based on the ball entering the upper action ball entry unit in the MPU 602 of the main controller 162) Processing function), and
Second information acquisition means for acquiring the special information based on the game ball entering the second ball entry unit (information based on the ball entering the lower action ball entry unit in the MPU 602 of the main controller 162) Acquisition function)
The allocating means has an allocating probability to the second entry mode when the special information acquired by the first information acquiring means is determined to correspond to the assigned information by the grant determining means. The special information acquired by the second information acquisition unit is lower than the distribution probability to the second entry mode when the provision determination unit determines that the special information corresponds to the provision information. The gaming machine according to any one of features A2 to A8, which is set.

  According to feature A9, when stepping up to a gaming state advantageous to the player step by step, even if a configuration via a special gaming state is adopted, the impression that the step-up occurs in a series of flows Can be easily given to the player.

  Feature A10. Means for shifting the switching control mode to the first switching mode when a preset period or a preset game number has elapsed when the mode is switched to the second switching mode; The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A8, characterized by:

  In the configuration that can shift to the third switching mode via the second switching mode, it is advantageous for the progress of the subsequent game depending on whether the switching mode during the game is the second switching mode or the first switching mode. A degree difference occurs. In such a configuration, by limiting the period and the number of games that can be in the second switching mode, it is possible to give the game progress sharpness when realizing step-up game progress.

Feature A11. A game board (game board 60) in which a game area (game area PE) is formed;
Based on a predetermined launch operation, a game ball launching unit (game ball launching mechanism 110 or the like) that launches a game ball toward the game area;
A ball entry portion (upper action entry ball portion 62 or lower action entry ball portion 63) provided in the game board and into which a game ball flowing down the game area can flow;
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the fact that a game ball has entered the ball-entry unit (a function of executing a winning process for an operating port in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162);
Grant determination means for determining whether or not the special information acquired by the information acquisition means corresponds to preset grant information (a function for executing the lottery process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162). And
In a gaming machine in which a privilege is granted to a player based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination means being the grant response result corresponding to the grant information,
The entrance part is
A first entrance part (upper action entrance part 62);
A second incoming ball that is provided separately from the first incoming ball part and can be switched between an accepting state in which a game ball flowing down the game area can flow and a non-accepting state in which the inflow of the game ball is more difficult than the receiving state. Part (lower operation entrance part 63),
When a preset switching condition is satisfied, variable control means (a function for executing a power combination support process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) that switches the second incoming ball portion to the receiving state,
The variable control means includes a first switching mode (for example, a low-frequency support mode) as a switching control mode for the second pitching portion, and a switching mode to the receiving state in the player than in the first switching mode. An advantageous second switching mode (for example, medium frequency support mode) and a third switching mode (for example, high frequency support mode) in which the switching mode to the acceptance state is more advantageous to the player than the second switching mode are set. And
Based on the fact that the grant determination result by the grant determination means corresponds to the grant information, the grant determination result is obtained when the grant determination by the grant determination means is performed. A means (such as a function for executing a distribution determination process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) that distributes the gaming state to either a high probability state or a low probability state in which the winning probability that is the corresponding result is relatively high or low,
In the second switching mode, a high probability corresponding second switching mode corresponding to the high probability state and a low probability corresponding second switching mode corresponding to the low probability state are set,
A first transition for transitioning the switching control mode to the second switching mode based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determining means when the switch control mode is the first switch mode. Means (function of executing processing for shifting to the medium frequency support mode in the MPU 602 of the main controller 162);
A second transition in which the switching control mode is shifted to the third switching mode based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determining means when the switch control mode is the second switch mode. Means (function of executing processing for shifting to the high-frequency support mode in the MPU 602 of the main controller 162);
When the high probability state and the second switching mode are set, the high probability state is maintained while maintaining the high probability state by passing a preset period or a preset game number of times. And a means for shifting the switching control mode to the first switching mode.

  According to the feature A11, when the switching control mode is the first switching mode, the shift to the second switching mode that is more advantageous to the player than the first switching mode is made in response to the grant determination result. When the control mode is the second switching mode, the shift to the third switching mode that is more advantageous to the player than the second switching control mode is made in response to the grant determination result. Thus, when it becomes an assignment | judging determination result, it can suppress that a game becomes monotonous by changing a privilege according to the condition where the conditions were satisfied.

  In addition, by repeatedly giving the determination result, the mode is switched from the first switching mode to the second switching mode to the third switching mode. In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the gaming state shifts (promotes) to an advantageous state according to the gaming state when the condition is established, not only the player's attention is directed to whether or not the specific condition is established, It becomes easier to determine in which gaming state the grant determination result is obtained. Thereby, monotonization of a game can be suppressed and it can contribute to the improvement of the attention degree with respect to a game.

  As shown in this feature, in a gaming machine having a game area, the player's attention tends to be directed to the game area. Therefore, a player is informed that the given privilege varies depending on the situation by adopting a configuration in which the switching mode of the second pitching portion provided in the game area changes according to the situation where the grant determination result is obtained. Can be preferably suggested. Thereby, it becomes possible to exhibit the above-mentioned attention degree improvement effect etc. suitably.

  As described above, when the state is in a high probability state, by demoting to the first switching mode, it is possible to repeatedly realize the promotion and demotion of the switching mode, and it is possible to suitably suppress the monotonization of the game. . In particular, in the high probability state, since the probability of the grant determination result increases, the frequency of occurrence of the promotion and demotion can be suitably increased. Even in this case, concealing whether the gaming state is a high-probability state or a low-probability state can suppress the game from being terminated when demoted, and promote the continuation of the gaming machine. it can. Thereby, the improvement of the operation rate in a gaming machine can be expected.

Feature B1. A game board (game board 60) in which a game area (game area PE) is formed;
An ingress state (a lower actuated ingress ball) provided on the game board and switchable between an accepting state in which a game ball flowing down the game area can flow and a non-accepting state in which the inflow of the game ball is more difficult than the receiving state. Part 63),
Variable control means (a function for executing a power combination support process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for switching the incoming ball portion to the acceptance state and the non-acceptance state when a preset switching condition is satisfied; ,
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the fact that a game ball has entered the ball-entry unit (a function of executing a winning process for an operating port in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162);
Grant determination means for determining whether or not the special information acquired by the information acquisition means corresponds to preset grant information (a function for executing the lottery process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162). And
In a gaming machine in which a privilege is granted to a player based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination means being the grant response result corresponding to the grant information,
The variable control means includes a first switching mode (for example, a low-frequency support mode) as a switching control mode for the pitching portion, and a switching mode between the acceptance state and the non-acceptance state as compared to the first switching mode. 2nd switching mode (for example, high frequency support mode) that is advantageous to
The grant determination means includes a first determination mode (for example, a low probability mode) as the grant determination mode for performing the grant determination, and the grant correspondence result more easily when the grant determination is performed than in the first determination mode. 2 determination mode (for example, high probability mode) is set,
In a situation where the second determination mode and the second switching mode are set, and when a specific condition different from the provision correspondence result is satisfied, the provision determination mode is maintained in the second determination mode while the second determination mode is maintained. Means for switching the switching control mode to the first switching mode (function of executing a transition from the high-probability gaming state corresponding to the high-probability mode to the latent gaming state in the MPU 602 of the main controller 162). Gaming machine.

  According to the feature B1, when the gaming state is the second determination mode and the second switching mode, the state is not necessarily continued until the next grant correspondence result, and a specific condition is established. Based on (for example, the number of times of grant determination has reached a preset number), the mode is changed to the second determination mode and the first switching mode.

  With respect to the switching control mode of the pitched part, the player can grasp this when the above-mentioned demotion occurs by confirming the operation of the pitched part by visual observation or the like. As described above, in the configuration in which it is possible to grasp that the gaming state is disadvantageous for the player, it is assumed that the switching to the relatively disadvantageous gaming state is likely to trigger the player's game. Here, in this feature, even if the switching control mode is demoted to the first switching mode, the grant determination mode can be maintained as the second determination mode, so that at least the first determination mode and the first switching are performed. The possibility that it is advantageous compared with the case where it is in the mode remains. Thereby, even when the demotion of the switching control mode occurs, it is possible to suppress the act of prompting the continuation of the game and immediately stopping the game when demoted to an apparently disadvantageous state. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operation rate in the gaming machine in which the difference between the advantage and disadvantage is set in the switching control mode.

Feature B2. Based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination means being the grant correspondence result and when a preset first condition is satisfied, the switching control mode is set to the second switch mode, and the grant determination mode is set to Means for setting the first determination mode;
The switching control mode is set to the second switching mode based on the fact that the result of the grant determination by the grant determining means is the grant correspondence result and the second condition different from the first condition is satisfied, and the grant Means for setting the determination mode to the second determination mode;
When the specific condition is satisfied under the condition of the first determination mode and the second switching mode, the switching control mode is changed to the first while maintaining the application determination mode in the first determination mode. And a means for switching to the 1 switching mode (function of executing a transition from the high probability gaming state corresponding to the low probability mode to the normal gaming state in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162). Gaming machine.

  According to the feature B2, the second switching mode and the first determination mode are set based on the result of the provision correspondence and the first condition is established, and the second switching mode is obtained when the result of the provision correspondence and the second condition is established. And it becomes the 2nd judgment mode. In this way, when a privilege with a difference in the degree of advantage is given, when a disadvantaged one is given, for example, the compatibility with the gaming machine is not good or the gaming machine is in a bad condition, etc. It is easy to give an impression to the player. Then, it is assumed that a player who has such an impression has a higher possibility of ending the game after recognizing that he has obtained the privilege of barking. That is, there is a concern that an action such as immediately ending the game is likely to be performed when demoted from the second switching mode to the first switching mode. This is not preferable because it may cause a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  In this regard, as shown in this feature, if the demoting condition from the second switching mode to the first switching mode is the same, the current granting judgment mode with the demoting is either the first judgment mode or the second judgment mode. It can be difficult to determine if there is. Thereby, even if the above demotion occurs, it is possible to prompt the player to continue the game from the expectation that it may be the second determination mode. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the said problem can be suppressed suitably.

  Each invention of the above-mentioned feature B group is effective when applied to the following problems.

  Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines are set with a plurality of gaming states with differences in the degree of advantage to the player, and switch the gaming state according to the result of a lottery or the like. In this type of gaming machine, by making a transition to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, for example, it becomes easier for a player to be given a privilege such as paying out game media, and the game is advantageously advanced. (For example, refer to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-190511). In this way, by setting a plurality of gaming states in which differences in the degree of advantage are set, it becomes possible to give the game sharpness, and the monotonization of the game can be suitably suppressed.

  However, as described above, in the case where a difference in the degree of advantage is provided in the gaming state, a profit (for example, gaming) obtained when the gaming state is shifted from a relatively advantageous gaming state to a relatively disadvantaged gaming state. It is assumed that the player is likely to end the game immediately for the purpose of avoiding the release of the medium. That is, it is assumed that switching to a relatively disadvantageous gaming state is likely to trigger the player's game. This is not preferable because it may be a factor of reducing the operating rate in the gaming machine.

Feature C1. A game board (game board 60) in which a game area (game area PE) is formed;
An ingress state (a lower actuated ingress ball) provided on the game board and switchable between an accepting state in which a game ball flowing down the game area can flow and a non-accepting state in which the inflow of the game ball is more difficult than the receiving state. Part 63),
Variable control means (a function for executing a power combination support process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) that switches the pitching unit to the acceptance state and the non-acceptance state when a preset switching condition is satisfied;
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the fact that a game ball has entered the ball-entry unit (a function of executing a winning process for an operating port in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162);
Grant determination means for determining whether or not the special information acquired by the information acquisition means corresponds to preset grant information (a function for executing the lottery process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162). And
In a gaming machine in which a privilege is granted to a player based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination means being the grant response result corresponding to the grant information,
The variable control means includes a first switching mode (for example, a low-frequency support mode) as a switching control mode for the pitching portion, and a switching mode between the acceptance state and the non-acceptance state as compared to the first switching mode. 2nd switching mode (for example, high frequency support mode) that is advantageous to
When the switching control mode of the entrance portion is the first switching mode, the switching control mode is set to the second switching mode and the second switching mode is set based on the result of the grant correspondence. The switching control mode is changed to the second switching mode based on the result of the giving correspondence result when the switching control mode of the entrance portion is the second switching mode. The second switching mode is continued until the number of times of the grant determination reaches a predetermined number set in advance or until the result of grant correspondence is reached before the predetermined number of times, and then the switching control Predetermining means for setting the mode to the first switching mode (a function for executing a transition process when the MPU 602 of the main controller 162 achieves a probable big hit result E) Game machine and said Rukoto.

  According to the feature C1, even if it is the same grant determination result, the privilege given according to a situation will differ. Thus, the monotonization of the game can be suitably suppressed by changing the privilege according to the situation.

  In the case of a grant response result during the first switching mode that is disadvantageous to the player, the second switching mode is continued until the next grant response result, and the grant response result during the second switch mode that is advantageous to the player. In such a case, the second switching mode is continued until a predetermined number of lotteries are completed or until the result of giving correspondence is reached. In other words, when the result of the grant response is in an unfavorable situation, it is easier to enjoy the benefits of the second switching mode than in the case of the grant response result under an advantageous situation. As a result, the player expects to be given a privilege by the predetermined granting means in an unfavorable situation, and will play the game in the expectation that the privilege will not be granted by the predetermined granting means in an advantageous situation. Monotonization can be suitably suppressed.

  Each invention of the above-mentioned feature C group is effective when applied to the following problems.

  For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a plurality of gaming states with a difference in the advantage to the player are set, and triggered by the game ball entering the entrance part provided in the game area There is one that switches the gaming state according to the result of lottery or the like. In this type of gaming machine, by making a transition to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, for example, it becomes easier for a player to be given a privilege such as paying out game media, and the game is advantageously advanced. (For example, refer to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-190511).

  However, in this type of gaming machine, the player pays attention to whether or not a game ball enters the pitching part and whether or not the lottery is won and the game state is shifted to an advantageous game state. There is concern that will become monotonous.

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

  Pachinko machine: operation means (game ball launching handle 41) operated by a player, game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 110) for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, and the fired A ball path (guidance rail 100) for guiding a game ball to a predetermined game area (game area PE) and game parts arranged in the game area, and a predetermined passing portion (general winning prize) among these game parts A gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player when a game ball passes through the mouth 61 or the like.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 62 ... Upper operation entrance part as 1st entrance part, 63 ... Lower operation entrance part as 2nd entrance part, 80 ... Game board, 110 ... Game as game ball launching means Ball launching mechanism, 162 ... main controller, 602 ... MPU, 603 ... ROM, 604 ... RAM, PE ... game area.

Claims (2)

A game board in which a game area is formed;
Based on a predetermined launch operation, game ball launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area;
A pitching portion provided in the gaming board and into which a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area can flow;
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on a game ball entering the entrance portion;
Determination means for determining whether or not the special information acquired by the information acquisition means corresponds to predetermined information set in advance;
Special game state transition means for making a transition to a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state based on the result of determination by the determination means being that it corresponds to the predetermined information; In gaming machines equipped with
The entrance part is
The first entrance club,
A second incoming ball that is provided separately from the first incoming ball part and can be switched between an accepting state in which a game ball flowing down the game area can flow and a non-accepting state in which the inflow of the game ball is more difficult than the receiving state. And
Variable control means for switching the second ball-in part to the acceptance state when a preset switching condition is satisfied;
As the normal gaming state, at least one of a period during which the second pitching portion is maintained in the receiving state and a frequency per unit period in which the determination by the determination unit based on the pitching into the second pitching portion is performed. Thus, a first gaming state, a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, and a third gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the second gaming state are provided. And
First transition means for transitioning to the second gaming state based on the result of determination by the determination means being the correspondence result during the first gaming state;
Second transition means for transitioning to the third gaming state based on the result of determination by the determination means being the correspondence result during the second gaming state;
Regardless of the type of game state when the result of the determination by the determination means is the corresponding result, the game state is specified as a specific normal game state among the first game state, the second game state, and the third game state. And a third transition means for shifting to
The information acquisition means includes
First information acquisition means for acquiring the special information on the basis of a game ball entering the first entrance part;
A second information acquisition means for acquiring the special information based on a game ball entering the second entrance part;
When the result of the correspondence is based on the special information acquired by the first information acquisition unit, the case of the result of the correspondence is based on the special information acquired by the second information acquisition unit. A gaming machine characterized in that it is difficult for a game state transition by the third transition means to be executed.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, which is a pachinko machine.

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