JP2018175309A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technology which makes a flow of game smooth.SOLUTION: In order to transmit a game state preparation designation command during a jackpot game termination time, a data table is selected from game states when jackpot occurs (step S2462) in command antecedent value storage processing. The data table defines data designating a game state after the jackpot game is over in accordance with a game state when jackpot occurs and a winning symbol of each target special symbol. Therefore, when data in accordance with a winning symbol is acquired from the selected data table, value designating a game state set after the jackpot game is over can be acquired (step S2464). On the basis of the same value, a game state preparation flag is set to a RAM (step S2466), and a game state preparation counter (probability variation frequency and the like) is set to the RAM (step S2468).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 27

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine which, when a lottery opportunity occurs during a game, displays symbols in a stopped state according to the result of the lottery after performing variable display of symbols.

  Conventionally, when winning by lottery, the prior art of a gaming machine transmits a command specifying the winning symbol to the secondary control processing unit and a command specifying the display in the ending section of the big hit game based on the winning symbol. (See, for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, when the display designation command based on the winning symbol has a payout, an image is displayed that calls attention to the removal of the prepaid card from the twin machine in the ending section of the big hit game, but there is no substantial withdrawal In the case of, the alternative image is displayed on the effect display device.

JP, 2014-079423, A

  The above-mentioned prior art is useful in that an appropriate image can be displayed in the ending section of the big hit game. In addition, further improvement of the display is desired in order to make the flow of the game after the big hit smoother.

  Then, this invention makes it a subject to provide the technique which makes the flow of a game smooth.

  The present invention adopts the following solutions in order to solve the problems described above. In addition, the wording in the following parenthesis is an illustration to the last, and this invention is not limited to this.

  Solution means 1: The gaming machine of this solution means displays symbols variably when a lottery is performed by a lottery executing means for executing a predetermined lottery according to the occurrence of a lottery trigger during the game and the lottery executing means And a special game execution means for executing a special game when a winning is obtained by lottery by the lottery execution means and the symbol display means is stopped and displayed by the lottery display means. The game state after the special game by the special game execution means is set to either the special game state or the non-special game state according to the result of the lottery by the lottery execution means which triggered the special game In the mode according to the game state of either the special game state set by the game state setting means or the non-special game state after the end of the special game state setting means and the special game The symbol effect executing means for executing the symbol effect according to the fluctuation display and stop display of the symbol by the symbol display means, and the timing before the end of the special game when the game state is not yet set by the game state setting means And a pre-disclosure means for disclosing, in advance, an aspect of symbol rendition by the symbol rendition execution means.

According to the gaming machine of the present solution means, the following features are exhibited.
(1) When a lottery opportunity (for example, entry of a game ball to the start winning opening) occurs during a game, a lottery (for example, a special symbol lottery) is performed accordingly. In addition, a lottery element (various random numbers) necessary for the lottery may be stored appropriately according to the occurrence of the lottery element, and the lottery may be performed using the storage of the lottery element.
(2) When the lottery is performed, the variable display and the stop display of the symbol are performed, and the result of the lottery is exposed. Therefore, the variable display and the stop display of the symbols are performed according to the result of the lottery being a winning or non-winning.
(3) When the winning is obtained, the special game (for example, a big hit game) is executed when the symbol is stopped and displayed.

(4) When the special game is over, the setting of the gaming state is performed. In the gaming state, there are "special gaming state (for example, high probability state for lottery)" or "non-special gaming state (for example, low probability state for lottery)" as a plurality of types.
(5) After the end of the special game, a lottery is performed after some gaming state is set by the gaming state setting means, and variable display of symbols is performed.
(6) A symbol effect is performed at the time of the variable display of the symbol, but the symbol effect is performed in a mode according to the gaming state set at that time. That is, if the special gaming state is set, symbol effects are performed in an aspect (special aspect) according to the special gaming state, and if set to the non special gaming state, an aspect according to the non special gaming state The symbol effect is performed in a special mode, a normal mode). Therefore, basically, the aspect of the symbol effect corresponds to the gaming state at that time.

(7) Furthermore, the present solution discloses in advance the aspect of the symbol effect at the timing before the end of the special game. Since the aspect of the symbol effect is disclosed before the end of the special game, the symbol effect according to the game state is given to the player before the special game is actually finished and the variable display of the symbol is started. It can be displayed. Thereby, the flow from the special game to the game after the end of the special game can be made smooth.

  Solution 2: The gaming machine according to this solution is, in the above solution, information on a game state to be set by the game state setting means after the end of the special game before the start of the special game by the special game execution means. The preliminary disclosure means further comprises preliminary information storage means for storing the preliminary information as the preliminary information, and the prior disclosing means has the gaming state set by the gaming state setting means based on the preliminary information stored in the preliminary information storage means. In the timing before the end of the special game without the above, the aspect of the symbol effect by the symbol effect executing means is disclosed in advance.

According to this solution, the following features are added.
(8) The game state after the end of the special game is set in accordance with the result of the lottery that has triggered the special game (for example, what kind of winning type it corresponds to). Therefore, various information (such as what gaming state is set, how many times the fluctuation is made) regarding which gaming state is scheduled to be set after the special game is over is preliminary information Can be stored as
(9) Therefore, accurate disclosure is made possible by disclosing beforehand the aspect of the symbol presentation from the timing before the end of the special game based on the preliminary information.

  Solution 3: The gaming machine according to this solution is characterized in that, in the above solution, the symbol display means performs the specified number of times of variable display in the special game state set by the game state setting means. The game state setting means for ending the setting of the game state and setting the non-special game state is further provided, and the spare information storage means is a game scheduled to be set after the special game is ended by the game state setting means. When the state is the special game state, in addition to the setting of the special game state being scheduled, the predetermined number of times the setting of the special game state is scheduled to be ended by the gaming state resetting means Store as preliminary information.

According to this solution, the following features are added.
The special game state set after the end of the special game continues until the variable display of the symbol reaches the specified number of times and ends when the variable display of the symbol is performed up to the specified number of times, but this predetermined number of times is also determined in advance Since it is (default), the specified number of times can be stored as the preliminary information together with the special gaming state to be set.

  Solution 4: The gaming machine according to the solution is characterized in that, in the above solution, the prior disclosure means is to be set to the special game state by the game state setting means after the end of the special game. An aspect of symbol effect according to the special gaming state is disclosed in advance together with the specified number of times that setting of the special gaming state is scheduled to be ended by the gaming state resetting means at timing before the end of the special game.

According to this solution, the following features are added.
That is, in addition to the symbol effect mode according to the special game state scheduled to be set later at the timing before the end of the special game, how many times the symbol effect is scheduled to be performed in that mode (that is, It can be disclosed in advance together with how many times the specified number is), and the game can be progressed more smoothly.

  Solution 5: The gaming machine according to the solution is the above solution, wherein the symbol display means performs a finalized display of stopping symbols for a predetermined symbol stop time after fluctuating display of symbols for a predetermined change time. The prior disclosure means discloses in advance the aspect of the symbol effect by the symbol effect executing means at the timing when the remaining time until the end of the special game corresponds to the symbol stop time.

According to this solution means, the following features are remarkable.
At the timing before the end of the special game, of course, since the variable display of the symbol has not yet been started, it is not displayed that "the symbol is in the variable display" even in the aspect of the symbol effect disclosed in advance. The symbol is in the stop display mode. Usually, the symbol effect corresponding to the fact that "the symbol is in stop display" is performed within the stop display time of the symbol. Therefore, even in "the timing before the end of the special game", it is extremely natural for the player if the aspect of the symbol effect is disclosed in advance with the remaining time of the same length as the normal "stop display time of the symbol". It becomes a pattern effect. This can contribute to the smooth progress of the game.

  According to the present invention, the flow of the game can be made smooth.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view showing a game board unit alone. It is a front view which expands and shows a part of game board unit. It is a block diagram showing various electronic equipment with which a pachinko machine was equipped. It is a flowchart (1/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart (2/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart which shows concretely the procedure example of a power-off occurrence check process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an interruption management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of switch input event processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of 1st special symbol memory | storage update processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of 2nd special symbol memory | storage update processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the effect determination processing at the time of acquisition. It is a flow chart which shows the example of composition of special symbol game processing. It is a figure which shows the opening operation pattern of a variable winning a prize apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of special symbol variation pre-processing. It is a figure which shows an example of a loss time change pattern selection table (low probability non-time shortening state). It is a figure which shows an example of a loss time change pattern selection table (low probability time shortening state). It is a figure which shows an example of a loss time change pattern selection table (high probability time shortening state). It is a figure which shows the structural example of a 1st special symbol big hit time stop symbol selection table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a 2nd special symbol big hit time stop symbol selection table. It is a figure which shows an example of a big hit time change pattern selection table (low probability non-time shortening state). It is a figure which shows an example of a big hit time change pattern selection table (low probability time shortening state). It is a figure which shows an example of a big hit time change pattern selection table (high probability time shortening state). It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a special symbol storage area shift process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of setting processing at the time of big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a command subsequent value storing process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a procedure of processing under special symbol stop indication. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a display output management process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of composition of big hit time variable winning a prize device management processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a procedure of big hit time special winning opening opening pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big hit start process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a procedure of big hit time big prize mouth opening and closing operation processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of procedure of big hit time big prize mouth closing processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of command destination transmission processing before the end of a winning combination. It is a flow chart which shows the example of composition of small hit time variable winning a prize device management processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of small hit time big prize mouth opening pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of small hit time big prize mouth opening and closing operation processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of small hit time big prize mouth closing processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the small hit time end process. It is a figure explaining the game flow expand | deployed when it corresponds to "3 round normal symbol" or "3 round probability symbol" in normal mode. It is a figure explaining the game flow expand | deployed when it corresponds to "16 round probability variation symbol" or "3 round probability variation symbol" in fireworks rush or shore mode. It is a continuous view showing an example of an effect image made to correspond to change display and stop display of a special symbol. It is a continuous figure showing the flow of reach production (super reach production) performed at the time of big hit (winning). FIG. 21 is a continuous view partially showing an example of an effect during a major role corresponding to “three round normal symbol” or the like (1/4). FIG. 18 is a continuous view partially showing an example of an effect during a major role corresponding to “three round normal symbols” or the like (2/4). FIG. 18 is a continuous view partially showing an example of an effect during a major role corresponding to “three round normal symbols” or the like (3/4). FIG. 18 is a continuous view partially showing an example of an effect during a major role corresponding to “three round normal symbols” or the like (4/4). FIG. 42 is a continuous view showing an example of destination display effect using a game state preparation designation command or the like. It is a continuous view showing an example of presentation of fireworks rush. FIG. 18 is a continuous view partially showing an example of a special playing effect executed during a big hit game when it corresponds to “3 round probability variation symbol” in a time saving state. FIG. 16 is a continuous view partially showing an example of a special playing effect which is executed during a big hit game when it corresponds to “16 round probability variation symbol”. FIG. 42 is a continuous view showing an example of destination display effect using a game state preparation designation command or the like. It is a continuous diagram showing an example of presentation of coast mode. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an operation memory production management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of production | presentation symbol management processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a production | design pattern fluctuation | variation pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big hit time change production pattern selection process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of procedure of out-of-time variation production pattern selection processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of composition of processing at the time of variable winning a prize device operation. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a variable winning a prize device operation post-process.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter abbreviated as “pachinko machine”) 1. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 uses a game ball as a game medium, and the player borrows the game ball from the game arcade operator to play a game with the pachinko machine 1. In the game in the pachinko machine 1, the game ball is a medium in which each one has a game value, and the benefits (profits) enjoyed by the player as a result of the game are, for example, the game ball earned by the player Can be converted into gaming value based on the number of Hereinafter, the entire configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

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

  The outer frame unit 2 is a structure in which a wood and a metal material are combined in a vertically long rectangular shape, and the outer frame unit 2 is a fastener such as a screw for island equipment (not shown) in the game arcade. It is fixed by using. In the vertically-rectangular outer frame unit 2, wood is used for portions corresponding to upper and lower short sides, and metal materials are used for portions corresponding to left and right long sides.

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

  A uniform lock unit 9 is provided inside the right side edge (the left side edge in FIG. 2) of the inner frame assembly 7 when viewed from the front in FIG. Moreover, the locking tool which is not shown in figure is provided also in the right side edge part (back side) of the integral door unit 4 and the outer frame unit 2 corresponding to this, respectively. As shown in FIG. 1, in a state where the integral door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 are closed with respect to the outer frame unit 2, the united lock unit 9 on the back side thereof is combined with the lock and the integral door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 is not open.

  Further, at the right side edge of the tray unit 6, a cylinder lock 6a with a keyhole is provided. For example, when the manager of the game arcade inserts the dedicated key into the keyhole and twists the cylinder lock 6a clockwise, the uniform lock unit 9 operates to allow the integral door unit 4 to be opened together with the inner frame assembly 7. . When the whole of them is opened from the outer frame unit 2 to the front side (moving like a door), the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is exposed on the front side.

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

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with the above-mentioned gaming board unit 8 as a gaming unit. The game board unit 8 is supported by the above-described inner frame assembly 7 behind (inside) the integral door unit 4. The game board unit 8 is removable with respect to the inner frame assembly 7, for example, in a state where the integral door unit 4 is opened to the front side. In the integral door unit 4, a vertically elongated circular window 4 a is formed at the central portion, and a glass unit (without reference numeral) is attached in the window 4 a. The glass unit is, for example, a combination of two transparent plates (glass plates) cut in accordance with the shape of the window 4a. The glass unit is attached to the back side of the integral door unit 4 via an attachment (not shown). A game area 8a (board, game board) is formed on the front of the game board unit 8, and the game area 8a is visible to the player from the front side through the window 4a. When the integral door unit 4 is closed, a space where the gaming balls can flow down is formed between the inner surface of the glass unit and the board.

  The saucer unit 6 generally has a shape protruding from the integral door unit 4 to the front side, and the upper plate 6b is formed on the upper surface thereof. In the upper tray 6b, a game ball (rental ball) lent to the player and a game ball (prize ball) acquired by winning can be stored. In the tray unit 6, a lower tray 6c is formed at a lower position of the upper tray 6b. In the lower plate 6c, gaming balls that are further paid out when the upper plate 6b is full are stored. The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is a so-called CR machine (type connected to a CR unit), and the gaming balls borrowed by the player are separated from the payout device unit 172 on the back side separately from the winning balls. Disbursed to the plate 6b or the lower plate 6c).

  A lending operation unit 14 is provided on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, and a ball lending button 10 and a return button 12 are disposed in the lending operation unit 14. When the player operates the ball lending button 10 in a state where a valuable medium (for example, a magnetic recording medium, a medium with a storage IC, etc.) is inserted into a CR unit (not shown), the number corresponding to a predetermined frequency unit (for example, 5 degrees) The game balls of (for example, 125 pieces) are lent out. Therefore, a frequency display unit (not shown) is disposed on the upper surface of the lending operation unit 14, and the frequency display unit displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium inserted in the CR unit. Incidentally, the player can receive the return of the valuable medium in which the frequency remains by operating the return button 12. Although the CR machine is described as an example in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 may be a cash machine (a type not connected to the CR unit) other than the CR machine.

  Further, on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, an upper disc ball release button 6d is installed in front of the upper disc 6b in the upper position, and a lower disc ball out lever 6e in the central part in front of the lower disc 6c. Is installed. The player can cause the gaming balls stored in the upper tray 6b to flow down to the lower tray 6c by, for example, pressing the upper tray sphere removing button 6d. In addition, the player can drop the gaming ball stored in the lower tray 6c downward and discharge it by sliding the lower bowl pulling lever 6e, for example, in the left direction. The game balls discharged are received by, for example, a ball receiving box not shown.

  At the lower right portion of the tray unit 6, a handle unit 16 is installed. The player operates the handle unit 16 to operate the firing control board set 174, and can shoot (strike) the game ball toward the game area 8a (ball launcher). The fired game balls rise from the lower edge of the game board unit 8 along the left edge and are guided by the outer band (not shown) and thrown into the game area 8a. A large number of obstacle nails and a windmill (without reference numeral in the figure) are arranged in the game area 8a, and the thrown game ball flows down in the game area 8a while being guided and guided by the obstacle nail and the windmill. The configuration of the game area 8a (board, game board) will be described later with reference to another drawing.

[Composition of frame front]
In the integral door unit 4, a left top lens unit 47 and an upper right illumination unit 49 are installed as components for effect. Among them, the glass frame top lamp 46 and the glass frame decoration lamp 48 on the left side are incorporated in the left top lens unit 47, and the glass frame decoration lamp 50 on the right side is incorporated in the upper right illumination unit 49. In addition, left and right glass frame decoration lamps 52 are installed on the integral door unit 4 so as to be continuous with the left top lens unit 47 and the upper right illumination unit 49 respectively, and these glass frame decoration lamps 52 It extends from the left and right edges of the integral door unit 4 to the front of the saucer unit 6. In the integral door unit 4, the glass frame top lamp 46 and the left and right glass frame decoration lamps 48, 50, 52, etc. are arranged so as to surround the glass unit.

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

  Further, at the center of the tray unit 6, the effect switching button 45 is installed at the front position of the upper plate 6b. The player switches the effect contents (for example, the background screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 42) by pressing the effect switching button 45, for example, while the symbol is changing or the big hit is being displayed, or the big hit is being played. In some cases, it is possible to generate an effect (for example, a notice effect, a definite change promotion effect, a promotion effect during a major role, etc.).

  Furthermore, a jog dial 45a is installed around the effect switching button 45 so as to surround the effect switching button 45 (operation input accepting means, rotary selector). The player can change the effect contents displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, for example, by rotating the jog dial 45a.

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

  The above-described dispenser unit 172 has, for example, a winning ball tank 172a and a winning ball case (without a reference numeral). Among the above, the winning ball tank 172a is installed at the upper edge (back side) of the inner frame assembly 7. In the state, it is possible to store gaming balls supplied from a supply route (not shown). The game balls stored in the prize ball tank 172a are guided to the prize ball case through the upper prize ball basket (not shown). The flow path unit 173 guides the gaming balls sent from the payout device unit 172 toward the saucer unit 6 on the front side.

  Further, the external terminal board 160 is for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to an external electronic device (for example, a data display device, a hall computer, etc.). From the external terminal board 160, the game of the pachinko machine 1 is performed. Various external information signals (for example, winning ball information, door opening information, symbol determination frequency information, big hit information, starting opening information, etc.) indicating the progress status, maintenance status, etc. will be output to the external electronic device ing.

  The power supply cord 164 is to be connected to a power supply device (for example, AC 24 V) installed at an island facility of the game arcade, for example, to secure the power supply (power) necessary for the operation of the pachinko machine 1. Further, the ground wire 166 is connected to a ground terminal similarly installed in the island facility to secure the ground (ground) of the pachinko machine 1.

  FIG. 3 is a front view showing the gaming board unit 8 alone. The game board unit 8 includes a game board 8b serving as a base, and a game area 8a is formed on the front side of the game board 8b. The game board 8b is made of, for example, a transparent resin board, and in a state where the game board unit 8 is fixed to the inner frame assembly 7, the front surface of the game board 8b is parallel to the glass unit. On the front surface of the game board 8b, the above-mentioned game area 8a is formed inside a launch rail (no reference numeral) installed in a substantially circular shape.

  In the game area 8a, a relatively large effect unit 40 is disposed at the center position of the game area 8a. The game area 8a is largely divided into a left portion, a right portion and a lower portion around the effect unit 40. The left part of the gaming area 8a is the first gaming area (left hitting area) used in the normal gaming state (low probability non-time shortening state), and the right part of the gaming area 8a is the advantageous gaming state (big hit gaming state) This is a second game area (right-handed area, specific area) used in the small hit gaming state, the low probability time shortening state, the high probability time shortening state, etc.). The game balls are led to the second game area by the distribution area 19e (the launch rail, the ceiling of the game area, the induction section, etc.) related to the route to be distributed to the second game area. In the game area 8a, the middle start winning opening 26, the start gate 20, the normal winning openings 22 and 24, the variable start winning device 28, and the first variable winning device 30 (variable entry device) around the rendering unit 40. The second variable winning device 31 (variable ball entry device), the sorting unit 200 and the like are distributed and installed. The starting gate 20 generates a lottery trigger of an operation lottery (normal symbol lottery) by mainly passing the game ball guided from the distribution area to the right-handed area.

  Among these, the middle start winning opening 26 is disposed at the center of the lower portion of the game area 8a. The start gate 20, the variable start winning device 28, the second variable winning device 31, the sorting unit 200, the normal winning opening 24 and the first variable winning device 30 are disposed on the right side of the game area 8a. Here, the sorting unit 200 is disposed downstream of the second variable winning device 31, and the first variable winning device 30 is disposed downstream of the sorting unit 200. Further, the three normal winning openings 22 on the left side are disposed on the left side of the game area 8a, and the normal winning openings 24 on the right side are positions where game balls having passed through the left side of the sorting unit 200 can enter Is located in

Further, four obstacle nails are disposed above the variable start winning device 28, and a ball entry port 19a and an outlet 19b are disposed above the four obstacle nails. The ball entrance 19a and the outlet 19b are connected by a communication passage on the back side not shown. The gaming ball having entered the entrance 19a is decelerated and rectified through the communication passage, and released from the outlet 19b.
Furthermore, on the right side of the start gate 20, an out port 19c (a predetermined ball entry port) is disposed. The gaming ball discharged from the discharge port 19b basically falls straight and passes through the start gate 20, but enters the out port 19c when it is flipped to the right by the obstacle nail.

  At the top of the game area, an entrance area (for example, a row of passages formed at the top of the rendering unit 40) for restricting the movement direction of the game ball fired toward the top of the game area and guiding it to the right-hand area A distribution area 19e is formed based on a section having an inlet (inlet) and an outlet area (e.g. outlet 19b).

  The game ball thrown into the game area 8a enters the middle start winning opening 26, the normal winning openings 22 and 24 in the process of flowing down, passes through the starting gate 20, and the variable start winning device at the time of operation 28 or the first variable winning device 30 in the opening operation, and the second variable winning device 31 in the opening operation.

  Here, there is a possibility that the game ball flowing down the left side area of the game area 8a mainly enters the middle start winning opening 26 or enters the normal winning opening 22. On the other hand, the game ball flowing down the right side area of the game area 8a enters the ball entry port 19a and is discharged from the discharge port 19b, mainly passes through the start gate 20 or enters the out port 19c, There is a possibility of entering the variable start winning device 28 at the time of operation or entering the second variable winning device 31 at the time of the opening operation, and then enter the sorting unit 200.

  The game ball distributed to the left route by the distribution unit 200 may enter the normal winning opening 24 or enter the first variable winning device 30 at the time of the opening operation. Also, there is a possibility that the game balls distributed to the right route by the distribution unit 200 may enter the first variable winning device 30 during the opening operation.

  The game ball having passed through the start gate 20 continues to flow down the game area 8a, but the middle start winning opening 26, the normal winning openings 22 and 24, the variable start winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, the second variable winning The game balls entered into the device 31 and the out port 19c are collected to the back side of the game board unit 8 through the through holes formed in the game board (plywood material making up the game board unit 8, transparent board etc.).

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is entered into the middle start winning opening 26 or the normal winning opening 22 due to the configuration of the game area 8a (board), the area of the left portion in the game area 8a (left It is necessary to hit the game ball in the area (to execute so-called "left-hand strike").

  On the other hand, when entering the game ball into the variable start winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, the second variable winning device 31, and the normal winning opening 24, the area of the right portion in the game area 8a It is necessary to hit the game ball in) (to execute so-called "right-handed").

  In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned variable start winning device 28 operates when the predetermined operation condition is satisfied (when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined stop display time in a hitting manner), along therewith Enables entry to the right start winning opening 28a (predetermined entrance) (normally driven combination). The variable start winning device 28 is provided with an opening / closing member 28b which is displaced so as to fall forward as a hinge at the lower end edge portion. In the illustrated state, the opening / closing member 28b is in the standing state (rest position), making it difficult for the gaming ball to enter the right start winning opening 28a. On the other hand, when the open / close member 28b moves to the near side (drive position), the open / close member 28b receives the game ball flowing down from above, and guides the game ball to the right start winning opening 28a. The variable start winning device 28 is a tongue-shaped (velo-type) device that moves from a position where the opening and closing member is recessed to the back of the board to a position where it protrudes to the front side from the board and opens the right start winning opening. May be The variable start winning device 28 may be a so-called tulip type device.

  The first variable winning device 30 described above is in the case where a prescribed condition is satisfied (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of big hit or small hit) and is a predetermined first condition (for example, one round of a big hit game) Operates when the condition that the eyes, the second round, the fourth round to the sixteenth round, the condition that the small hit game is open) is satisfied, it is possible to enter the first large winning opening 30b (Special motorized role, first special ball entry event generating means).

  The first variable winning device 30 is a device disposed on the right of the middle start winning opening 26 (so-called lower attacker), and has, for example, one opening and closing member 30a. The first variable winning device 30 is a device of a type in which the opening / closing member 30 a slides inside the board (sliding type attacher). The open / close member 30a reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using, for example, a solenoid (not shown). The opening / closing member 30a is in the closed position (closed state) in a state of projecting to the player side from the board, and at this time, the gaming ball rolls on the upper surface of the opening / closing member 30a. Entry is impossible (the first big winning opening 30b is closed). Then, when the first variable winning device 30 operates, the opening and closing member 30a is drawn into the inside of the board, and the first big winning opening 30b is opened (opened state). During this time, the first variable winning device 30 is in a state in which the inflow of gaming balls is not disabled, and an event of entering the first large winning opening 30b can be generated.

  Similarly to the first variable winning device 30, the second variable winning device 31 is in the case where the prescribed condition is satisfied (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a big hit), and a predetermined second condition (for example, Operates when the condition that it is the third round of the jackpot game is satisfied, and enables entry to the second large winning opening 31b (specific winning opening) (special electric role, second special entry Ball event generating means).

  The second variable winning device 31 is a device disposed upstream of the sorting unit 200 (so-called upper attacker, V attacker, attacker with probability variation function operation area), and has, for example, one opening / closing member 31 a . The second variable winning device 31 is a device of a type in which the opening / closing member 31 a slides inside the board (sliding-type attacker). The open / close member 31a reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using, for example, a solenoid (not shown). The opening and closing member 31a is in the closed position (closed state) in a state of projecting to the player side from the board, and at this time, the gaming ball rolls on the upper surface of the opening and closing member 31a. Entry is impossible (the second big winning opening 31b is closed). Then, when the second variable winning device 31 operates, the opening and closing member 31a is drawn into the inside of the board, and the second large winning opening 31b is opened (opened state). During this time, the second variable winning device 31 is in a state where the inflow of gaming balls is not disabled, and an event of entering the second large winning opening 31b can be generated.

  Further, inside the second variable winning device 31, a guiding passage 31c for guiding a game ball entered into the second variable winning device 31 is disposed. The guiding passage 31c extends downward and to the left from the entrance of the second big winning opening 31b.

  The second count switch 85 is disposed upstream of the induction passage 31c, and the positive change region vane member 31d and the positive change region hole 31e are disposed in the middle of the induction passage 31c, and the induction passage 31c is disposed. The discharge port 31 f is disposed downstream of.

  It is detected that the gaming ball having entered the second variable winning device 31 has first entered the second count switch 85. Here, when the probability variation region solenoid for operating the probability variation region wing member 31d is ON, the probability variation region wing member 31d pops out to the front side of the board surface and guides the gaming ball to the probability variation region hole 31e. On the other hand, when the probability change region solenoid for operating the probability change region wing member 31d is OFF, since the probability change region wing member 31d is retracted to the rear side of the board surface, the gaming ball is a probability change region wing member It passes through the front side of 31 d and is led to the discharge port 31 f.

[Probable variation region (specific region, probability variation function operation region)]
In addition, inside the probability variation region hole 31e, a probability variation region (without a reference numeral) is provided. The probability change region is a region where the game ball can not pass when the second variable winning device 31 is in the closed state, and the second variable winning device 31 is in the open state, and the probability changing region wing member 31d is activated. If yes, it is an area through which the game ball can pass.

  The false variable region wing member 31d operates when the second variable winning device 31 opens during the big hit game. The movement pattern of the wing member 31d for definite variation area opens the definite variation area for a short period (for example, 0.1 seconds) simultaneously with the start of the round, and then closes for several seconds (about 2 to 3 seconds) and then for a long period Apply either a long release pattern that opens long (for example, about 20 seconds) or a short release pattern that opens a short open period (for example, 0.1 seconds) simultaneously with the start of the round. . It can be selected by a winning symbol as to which operation pattern to operate the probability variation region wing member 31d. Specifically, the long opening pattern is selected when winning with the odd variation symbol, and the short opening pattern is selected when winning with the normal symbol.

  In addition, as for the operation pattern of the feather member 31d for the probability variation region, only the pattern in which the feather member 31d for the probability variation region is long released is applied, and when the second variable winning device 31 is short-opened and the round ends, the probability variation region The opportunity for long release of the wing members 31d may be eliminated. In addition, since the gaming ball does not reach the probability changing region wing member 31d in a short-term opening which is executed simultaneously with the start of the round, it is difficult for the gaming ball to be led to the probability changing region by this operation.

  And, when the game ball passes the definite change area during the big hit game, it is transferred from the low probability state to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game (high probability state). At this time, transition may be made from the non-time reduction state to the time reduction state (high probability time reduction state). On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass through the definite change area during the big hit game, the low probability state is maintained after the end of the big hit game. At this time, the non-time reduction state may be shifted to the time reduction state (time reduction state).

[Distribution unit (sorting device)]
A sorting unit 200 is disposed between the first variable winning device 30 and the second variable winning device 31. In the sorting unit 200, game balls that have not entered the out port 19c, the variable start winning device 28 and the second variable winning device 31 enter the ball among the right-handed game balls.

  The sorting unit 200 has an inflow portion 200i into which gaming balls guided to the right hitting area via the distribution area 19e flow, and the gaming balls having flowed into the inflow section 200i can be electrically or mechanically sorting bodies A first discharge port 200o1 (first discharge portion) for discharging toward a first place (lower left side of the distribution unit 200) of the right hitting area at a distribution ratio predetermined by 202, or a second of the right hitting area It is a unit for distributing to one of the second discharge ports 200o2 (second discharge part) which discharges toward a place (lower right side of the distribution unit 200). In the case of adopting the motorized distributing body 202, it is possible to use a distributing body which always operates with a constant operation pattern from the time of power-on, and in the case of employing the mechanical distributing body 202, a plurality of circumferential surfaces It is possible to use a rotating body that rotates in the longitudinal direction.

  The distribution ratio of the distribution unit 200 can be set arbitrarily, such as an equal ratio or an uneven ratio. In the present embodiment, the distribution ratio of the distribution unit 200 is set to a ratio of 1: 3. Therefore, assuming that four game balls enter the sorting unit 200, three of them are distributed to the right route, and the remaining one is distributed to the left route. Be Therefore, when the gaming ball enters the sorting unit 200, one of the four balls causes the gaming ball to enter the normal winning opening 24.

The normal winning opening 24 is disposed below the first discharge port 200o1 (on the lower left side of the sorting unit 200).
Further, the first variable winning device 30 described above is disposed downstream of the second discharge port 200o2 (on the lower right side of the sorting unit 200).

  The above-mentioned effect unit 40 is installed on the game board unit 8 from the central position to the right side part. In addition to the upper edge 40a of the effect unit 40 functioning as a guide member for changing the flow direction of the game ball, the effect unit 40 is provided with various decorative components 40b and 40c inside. The decorative parts 40b and 40c can enhance the decorativeness of the game board unit 8 by their three-dimensional shaping, and can perform an effect operation by emitting transmitted light by, for example, a built-in light emitter (LED or the like) . In addition, a liquid crystal display 42 (image display) is installed inside the effect unit 40, and various effect images are displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, including effect symbols corresponding to special symbols. . As described above, the gaming board unit 8 impresses the player with the features of the pachinko machine 1 based on the configuration of the board and the decorativeness of the rendering unit 40. Further, when the game board 8b is a transparent resin board (for example, an acrylic board) as in the present embodiment, various decorative bodies (including a movable body and a light emitter) disposed not only on the front side but also behind the game board 8b Can be added.

  In addition, inside the effect unit 40, a drive source (for example, a motor, a solenoid, etc.) is attached together with a movable body 40f for effect (for example, a decoration imitating a car). In addition to the effect using the image by the liquid crystal display 42 and the effect by the light emitter, the movable object 40 f for effect can execute the effect accompanied by the operation of the tangible object. The effect using the movable body 40 f can exert an appeal different from the effect using the two-dimensional image.

[Ring type role]
In addition, a ring-shaped character 60 (movable body) is disposed below the liquid crystal display 42.
The ring-shaped accessory 60 is movable (movable) from a predetermined standby position to a movable position that surrounds the entire periphery of a marker (memory display) displayed in the below-changing display area described later.

  The ring-shaped accessory 60 includes a transparent annular member having a hole 61 at its center, which allows the marker displayed in the display area to be visible during the movement, and the annular member is disposed behind the annular member. It is rotatably supported by a base member (not shown).

  The base member is provided with a feature lamp (full color LED) mounted on a substrate (not shown), and the ring-shaped feature 60 is generated by the light from the feature lamp disposed in the base member. It can emit light in a predetermined display color (blue, yellow, green, red, etc.).

  A lift motor and lift mechanism (rack, pinion, plural gear trains, etc.) (not shown) are disposed below the ring-shaped character 60, and the lift motor is rotated to rotate the lift mechanism via the lift mechanism. , The ring-shaped character 60 and the base member can be raised and lowered.

  Further, the ring-shaped character 60 can be rotated with the front facing forward in the movable position. A rotation motor and a rotation mechanism (a plurality of gear trains, etc.) (not shown) are disposed on the base member, and the ring-shaped product 60 is rotated via the rotation mechanism by rotating the rotation motor. be able to. The base member does not rotate.

  A ball guide passage 40d is formed at the left edge of the effect unit 40, and a rolling stage 40e is formed at the lower edge thereof. The ball guide passage 40d is opened obliquely upward to the left in the game area 8a, and when the game balls flowing down the game area 8a randomly flow into the ball guide passage 40d, they pass through the inside and roll. It is released onto the stage 40e. The upper surface of the rolling stage 40e has a smooth curved surface, and here, the gaming ball can roll in the left-right direction.

  Further, an inflow passage 40g is formed at a substantially central position of the rolling stage 40e, and gaming balls may randomly flow into the inflow passage 40g from the rolling stage 40e. The inflow passage 40g extends downward from the lower edge of the effect unit 40 and is bent in an L shape toward the near side, and a ball outlet 40h is formed at the end of the inflow passage 40g. The ball outlet 40 h is open toward the front, and its opening position is located directly above the middle start winning opening 26. Therefore, the gaming balls having flowed into the inflow path 40g from on the rolling stage 40e are discharged from the ball outlet 40h and easily enter the middle starting winning opening 26 located immediately below.

  In addition, an out port 32 is formed in the game area 8a, and game balls which did not enter (winning) various prize ports are finally collected to the back side of the game board unit 8 through the out port 32. In addition, the game area including the game balls entered into the normal winning openings 22, 24 and the middle starting winning opening 26, the right starting winning opening 28a, the first variable winning device 30, the second variable winning device 31, and the out opening 19c. All the game balls driven into the inside of 8a are collected to the back side of the game board unit 8. The collected game balls are discharged from the back side of the pachinko machine 1 through the out passage assembly (not shown) to the outside of the frame, and join the supply path of the island equipment (not shown).

  FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view showing a part of the game board unit 8 (the lower left position in the window 4a). That is, in addition to the normal symbol display device 33 and the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a being provided, for example, at the lower left position in the window 4a, the game board unit 8 also has a first special symbol display device 34 and a second special symbol display device 35. And the game state display device 38 is provided. Among them, the normal symbol display device 33 turns on, for example, two lamps (LEDs) alternately to display an ordinary symbol in a variable manner, and stops the normal symbol by turning on or off the lamp. The normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a displays 0 to 4 stored numbers, for example, by a combination of lighting or blinking of two lamps (LEDs). For example, in the display mode in which two lamps are turned off together, 0 is displayed, in the display mode in which one lamp is turned on, 1 is displayed, and in the display mode in which one same lamp is blinked. In the display mode in which two memories are displayed and one lamp is lighted and the other lamp is lighted, three memories are displayed, and in the display mode in which two lamps are blinked together, the memory number is four. It is in the condition of displaying pieces. Although two lamps (LEDs) are used here, four lamps (LEDs) may be used to form a normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a. In this case, the number of stored memories can be displayed by the number of lamps to be lit.

  Each time the game ball passes through the start gate 20, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a changes to a display mode after each increase in order to memorize that passage serving as a trigger for the operation lottery occurs. Each time a symbol (up to 4 pieces) starts being changed, the symbol pattern changes to a display mode after being reduced one by one every time the variation of the symbol is started. In the present embodiment, when the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a is not lighted (the number of memories is zero), the game ball passes through the starting gate 20 in the normal symbol changeable start state (during stop display) However, the display mode does not change. That is, the memory number (up to four) represented by the display mode of the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a represents the number of passes where fluctuation of the normal symbol has not yet started at that time.

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

  In addition, each of the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a and the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is, for example, 0 to 4 according to a display mode configured by combination of lighting or blinking of two lamps (LEDs) respectively. The number of stored data is displayed (stored number display means). For example, in the display mode in which two lamps are turned off together, 0 is displayed, in the display mode in which one lamp is turned on, 1 is displayed, and in the display mode in which one same lamp is blinked. In the display mode in which two memories are displayed and one lamp is lighted and the other lamp is lighted, three memories are displayed, and in the display mode in which two lamps are blinked together, the memory number is four. It is in the condition of displaying pieces.

  The first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is a display after increase by one in the sense that the game ball enters the middle start winning opening 26 every time the game ball enters the middle start winning opening 26. It changes to the form (up to 4 at maximum), and changes to the display mode after decreasing one by one every time the change of the special symbol is triggered by the entering of the ball. In addition, every time the game ball enters the variable start winning device 28, the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is increased by one in the sense that the game ball enters the right start winning opening 28a. It changes to the display mode of (up to 4 at maximum), and changes to the display mode after decreasing one by one every time the variation of the special symbol is triggered by the entering of the ball. In the present embodiment, when the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is not lighted (the number of memories is zero), the first special symbol is already in a state where fluctuation can be started (during stop display). The display mode does not change even if the game ball enters the game room. In addition, when the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the game ball enters the variable start winning device 28 in the state that the second special symbol can start changing already (during stop display) Even if it is a sphere, the display mode does not change. That is, the number of memories (maximum 4) represented by the display mode of each special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, 35a is the number of entering balls for which the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has not yet started at that time It represents the number of times.

  Further, the gaming state display device 38 includes, for example, LEDs respectively corresponding to the jackpot classification display lamps 38a and 38b, the probability fluctuation state display lamp 38d, the short time status display lamp 38e, and the launch position designation lamp 38f. In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned normal symbol display device 33, normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, first special symbol display device 34, second special symbol display device 35, first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, second special The symbol operation memory lamp 35a and the game state display device 38 are attached to the game board unit 8 in a state of being mounted on one integrated display substrate 89.

[Configuration on control]
Next, the configuration regarding control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing various electronic devices equipped in the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a main control unit 70 (main control computer) which is central to control operation, and the main control unit 70 mainly has a function to control the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1 There is. Main controller 70 is incorporated in main control board unit 170.

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

  A gate switch 78 for detecting passage of the game ball is integrally provided in the above-mentioned start gate 20. In addition, the game board unit 8 corresponds to the medium start winning opening 26, the variable start winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, and the second variable winning device 31, respectively, and the middle start winning opening switch 80 and the right start winning opening. A switch 82, a first count switch 84 and a second count switch 85 are provided. The respective start winning opening switches 80, 82 are for detecting entry of gaming balls into the middle starting winning opening 26, the variable starting winning device 28 (right starting winning opening 28a). In addition, the first count switch 84 is for detecting entry of the gaming ball into the first variable winning device 30 (first big winning opening) and counting the number thereof. Further, the second count switch 85 is for detecting entry of the gaming ball into the second variable winning device 31 (second large winning opening 31b) and counting the number thereof. Further, the probability changing area switch 95 is a switch for detecting that the gaming ball has passed through the probability changing area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31.

  Similarly, in the game board unit 8, a first winning opening switch 86 for detecting entry of gaming balls into the normal winning opening 22 and a second winning opening switch for detecting entry of gaming balls into the normal winning opening 24. 81 (detection means) are provided. Although the configuration using the common winning opening switch 86 is taken as an example for the three normal winning openings 22 on the left side, for example, three winning opening switches are installed, and the game ball for each normal winning opening 22 is The ball may be detected separately.

  In any case, the winning detection signals of these switches are input to the main control CPU 72 via an input / output driver (not shown). In the present embodiment, due to the configuration of the game board unit 8, from the gate switch 78, the first count switch 84, the second count switch 85, the first winning opening switch 86, the second winning opening switch 81, and the probability variation area switch 95. The winning detection signal is transmitted via the panel relay terminal board 87, and the panel relay terminal board 87 is provided with a wiring pattern, connection terminals, and the like for relaying the respective winning detection signals.

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

  In addition, the game board unit 8 corresponds to the variable start winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, the second variable winning device 31, and the upstream of the probability variation area, respectively. A solenoid 90, a second big winning opening solenoid 97, and a solenoid 99 for a probability change area are provided. These solenoids 88, 90, 97, 99 operate (excitation) based on control signals from the main control CPU 72, and open and close the variable start winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, and the second variable winning device 31, respectively ( Operation) or move the positive variation region wing member 31d. The control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 by relaying the panel relay terminal plate 87 to these solenoids 88, 90, 97, 99 as well.

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

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

  In a winning ball case (not shown) of the dispensing device unit 172, the dispensing device substrate 100 is disposed together with the dispensing motor 102 (for example, a stepping motor, dispensing means), and a driving circuit of the dispensing motor 102 is provided on the dispensing device substrate 100. It is provided. The payout device substrate 100 specifically controls the rotation angle of the payout motor 102 based on the payout number instruction signal from the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94), and pays the instructed number of gaming balls from the winning ball case. Let out. The game balls paid out are sent to the tray unit 6 through the payout flow path in the flow path unit 173.

  Further, for example, the payout path ball out switch 104 is installed at the upstream position of the winning ball case, and the payout counting switch 106 is installed at the downstream position of the payout motor 102. Whenever the winning balls are actually paid out by the driving of the payout motor 102, the counting signal from the payout counting switch 106 is inputted to the payout device substrate 100 each time. Further, when the ball breakage occurs at the upstream position of the winning ball case, the contact signal from the payout path ball breakage switch 104 is input to the payout device substrate 100. The payout device substrate 100 transmits the input counting signal and contact signal to the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94). The payout control CPU 94 can detect the actual number of payouts and the out-of-ball condition based on the signal received from the payout device substrate 100.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1, for example, the full tank switch 161 is installed inside the lower plate 6 c (the position of the bowl when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1). The prize balls (game balls) actually paid out are discharged to the upper plate 6b through the flow path unit 173, but when the upper plate 6b is full with game balls, the game balls paid out more are described above Flow into the lower plate 6c. Furthermore, when the lower plate 6c becomes full with gaming balls, the full tank switch 161 is turned ON, and a full tank detection signal is input to the payout control device 92 (the payout control CPU 94). In response to this, the payout control CPU 94 temporarily suspends the further prize ball operation even when the prize ball instruction command is received from the main control CPU 72, and stores the number of unpaid prize balls remaining in the RAM 98. The memory of RAM 98 can be backed up even when the power is turned off, and even if a power failure (including a momentary power failure) occurs during the game, the unpaid prize ball remaining number information will not be lost .

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a launch control board 108 and a launch solenoid 110 are installed. Further, a ball feed solenoid 111 is provided in the tray unit 6. The launch control board 108, the launch solenoid 110, and the ball feed solenoid 111 constitute the above-described launch control board set 174. Among them, the launch control board 108 is provided with drive circuits for the launch solenoid 110 and the ball feed solenoid 111. ing. Among them, the ball feed solenoid 111 performs an operation of delivering the gaming balls stored in the tray unit 6 one by one to a predetermined launch position in the launcher case. Further, the firing solenoid 110 strikes the game ball sent to the shooting position, and performs an operation of continuously (intermittently) shooting one game ball toward the game area 8a as described above. Note that the firing interval of the game balls is, for example, an interval of about 0.6 seconds (within 100 per minute).

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

  A discharge relay terminal plate 118 is installed in the saucer unit 6, and signals from the discharge lever volume 112, the touch sensor 114, and the release stop switch 116 are transmitted to the discharge control board 108 via the discharge relay terminal plate 118. Be done. Also, the drive signal from the emission control board 108 is applied to the ball feed solenoid 111 via the emission relay terminal plate 118. When the player manipulates the firing handle, the firing lever volume 112 generates an analog signal (which may be an encoded digital signal) according to the amount of manipulation, and the firing solenoid 110 is driven based on the signal at this time. As a result, the strength to launch the game ball is adjusted in accordance with the amount of operation of the player. When the detection signal from the touch sensor 114 is off (low level) or the emission stop signal is input from the emission stop switch 116, the drive circuit of the emission control board 108 stops the drive of the emission solenoid 110. Do. In addition, when the game device connection terminal plate 120 such as a game ball is connected to the launch relay terminal plate 118 and the CR unit is not connected to the device connection terminal plate 120 such as a game ball, the same release control board The drive circuit 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110.

  Further, the tray unit 6 incorporates a frequency display board 122 and a lending and return switch board 123. Among these, the frequency display substrate 122 is provided with a display (a three-digit seven-segment LED) for the frequency display unit. In addition, a switch module connected to the ball lending button 10 and the return button 12 is mounted on the lending and return switch substrate 123, and when the sphere lending button 10 or the return button 12 is operated, the operation signal is borrowed. And, it is transmitted from the return switch substrate 123 to the CR unit via the game apparatus connection terminal board 120 such as a game ball. Further, from the CR unit, a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium is transmitted to the frequency display board 122 via the game ball or the like lending device connection terminal board 120. A display circuit (not shown) on the frequency display substrate 122 drives the display based on the frequency signal, and numerically displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium. In addition, when the value medium is not inserted into the CR unit, or when the remaining frequency of the input value medium becomes 0, the display circuit of the frequency display substrate 122 drives the display to display a demonstration (value medium You can also display a message prompting you to

  Moreover, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with the presentation control apparatus 124 (computer for presentation control) as a structure on control. The effect control device 124 controls effects according to the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The presentation control device 124 is also equipped with a circuit board (composite sub control board) on which the presentation control CPU 126 which is a central processing unit is mounted. The effect control CPU 126 incorporates a semiconductor core such as the ROM 128 or the RAM 130 as a main memory together with a CPU core (not shown). The effect control device 124 is provided at a position covered by the back cover unit 178 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.

  Further, the effect control device 124 is equipped with a lamp drive circuit 132 and an acoustic drive circuit 134 in addition to an input / output driver and various peripheral ICs (not shown). The effect control CPU 126 controls effects based on commands for effect sent from the main control CPU 72, gives commands to the lamp drive circuit 132 and the sound drive circuit 134, and controls the various lamps 46 to 52, the screen lamp 53, and A process is performed to cause the object lamp 53a to emit light, and the speaker 54, 55, and 56 to actually output an effect sound, a sound, and the like.

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

  The lamp drive circuit 132 includes, for example, switching elements such as PWM (pulse width modulation) ICs and MOSFETs (not shown), and the lamp drive circuit 132 switches (or switches duty for driving voltage applied to various lamps including LEDs). ) And manage the operations such as light emission and blinking. In addition to the glass frame top lamp 46 and the glass frame decoration lamps 48, 50 and 52, the various lamps include a panel lamp 53 for decoration and effect installed on the game board unit 8 and a lamp 53a for a character. Be The panel lamp 53 corresponds to an LED incorporated in the effect unit or an LED incorporated in the variable start winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, the second variable winning device 31, and the like. The symbol lamp 53 a corresponds to an LED disposed behind the ring-shaped character 60.

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

  In the present embodiment, the glass frame electric decoration substrate 136 is installed on the inner surface of the integral door unit 4, and drive signals from the lamp drive circuit 132 and the acoustic drive circuit 134 pass through the glass frame electric decoration substrate 136. To 52 and the speakers 54, 55, and 56. In addition, the effect switching button 45 is connected to the glass frame electric decoration substrate 136, and when the player operates the effect switching button 45, the contact signal is input to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame electric decoration substrate 136 Ru. Further, a jog dial 45a is connected to the glass frame electric decoration substrate 136, and when the player rotates the jog dial 45a, the rotation signal is inputted to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame electric decoration substrate 136. In addition, although the example which connected the production | presentation switching button 45 and the jog dial 45a to the glass frame electric decoration board 136 here is mentioned, when installing a saucer electric decoration board, the production switching button 45 and the jog dial 45a It may be connected.

  In addition, a panel electric decoration board 138 is installed in the game board unit 8, and the movable body motor 57, lifting motor 58a and rotation are provided on the panel electric decoration board 138 in addition to the board surface lamp 53 and feature lamps 53a. Motor 58b is connected. The movable body motor 57 drives the movable body 40f via, for example, a link mechanism (not shown). The raising and lowering motor 58a raises and lowers the ring-shaped product 60 via, for example, a link mechanism (not shown). The rotation motor 58b rotates the ring-shaped character 60, for example, via a link mechanism (not shown). The drive signal from the lamp drive circuit 132 is applied to the panel lamp 53, the object lamp 53a, the movable body motor 57, the elevating motor 58a, and the rotation motor 58b via the panel electric decoration substrate 138.

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

  The ROM 128 of the effect control CPU 126 stores a basic program related to effect control, and the effect control CPU 126 executes effect control in accordance with the program. The control of the effect includes the control of the effect using the various lamps 46 to 53, 53a, etc. and the speakers 54, 55, 56 as described above, and the control of the effect by the image display using the liquid crystal display 42 is included. The effect control CPU 126 transmits basic information (for example, effect number) related to effects to the display control CPU 146, and the display control CPU 146 that has received the information specifically generates an effect image based on the basic information. Control to display.

  The display control CPU 146 outputs a more detailed control signal to the VDP 152. The VDP 152 having received this accesses the image ROM 154 based on the control signal, reads out necessary image data therefrom, and transfers it to the VRAM 156. Furthermore, the VDP 152 develops image data in the frame buffer every frame (still image per unit time) on the VRAM 156, and based on the image data buffered here, each pixel (full color pixel) of the liquid crystal display 42 Drive separately.

  In addition, on the back side of the inner frame assembly 7, a power control unit 162 (power control means) is provided. The power supply control unit 162 incorporates a switching power supply circuit and can generate necessary power (for example, DC + 34V, + 12V or the like) from the outside power (for example, AC24V or the like) taken from the island facility through the power cord 164. The electric power generated by the power supply control unit 162 is distributed to the main control unit 70, the payout control unit 92, the effect control unit 124, and the inverter board 158. Furthermore, power is supplied to the firing control board 108 via the payout control device 92, and power is also supplied to the CR unit via the game apparatus connection terminal board 120 such as a game ball. The low voltage power (for example, DC + 5 V) for logic is generated by a power supply IC (three-terminal regulator or the like) incorporated in each device. Further, as described above, the power control unit 162 is grounded to the island facility through the ground wire 166.

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

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

[Reset start (main) processing]
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the main control CPU 72 starts a reset start process. The reset start process prepares the initial state of the pachinko machine 1 by restoring the gaming state (so-called power recovery) based on the backup information stored at the time of the previous power shutoff or clearing the backup information conversely. It is a process for Further, the reset start process is positioned as a main process (main control program) for guaranteeing a stable gaming operation of the pachinko machine 1 after adjustment of the initial state.

  6 and 7 are flowcharts showing an example of the procedure of the reset start process. Hereinafter, the process performed by the main control CPU 72 will be described step by step.

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

  Step S102: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 sets the vector system interrupt mode (mode 2) and corrects the default RST system interrupt mode (mode 0). As a result, the main control CPU 72 can refer to an arbitrary address (but the least significant bit is 0) as an interrupt vector and execute the specified interrupt handler.

  Step S103: The main control CPU 72 executes here a reset waiting process. This processing is for securing a certain standby time (for example, several thousands of ms) at the time of reset start (for example, power on) and checking the main power failure detection signal during that time. Specifically, when the main control CPU 72 sets the loop counter for the waiting time, it checks the bit of the input port of the main power failure detection signal while decrementing the value of the loop counter. The main power failure detection signal is input from, for example, a power supply monitoring IC which is a peripheral device. Then, if the input of the main power failure detection signal is confirmed before the loop counter becomes 0, the main control CPU 72 resumes the processing from the beginning. As a result, for example, it is possible to achieve system protection when the operations of turning on and off the main power switch (not shown) are repeatedly performed within a short time (about 1 to 2 seconds).

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

  Step S105: Further, the main control CPU 72 initializes the mask register in order to set an interrupt mask. Specifically, the value for enabling the CTC interrupt is stored in the mask register.

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

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

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

Step S109: The main control CPU 72 resets the backup validity determination flag (for example, "0000H").
Step S110: Further, the main control CPU 72 clears the command which was awaiting transmission immediately before the occurrence of the previous power-off.

  Step S111: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes effect control return processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 instructs the effect control device 124 to return a command (for example, a model specification command, a special symbol probability state specification command, a special drawing destination determination effect command, an operation memory number increase effect command, an operation memory number A reduction effect command, a count cut counter remaining number command, a special game state specification command, etc. are transmitted. In response to this, the effect control device 124 performs the effect state (for example, the internal probability state, the display pattern of the effect pattern, the effect display mode of the operation memory number, the sound output content, various lamps) It is possible to restore the light emission state etc.).

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

  On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch is operated when the power is turned on (step S106: Yes), when the backup validity determination flag is not set (step S107: No), or when the backup information is not normal. (Step S108: No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S113.

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

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

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

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

  When the above procedure is executed in the reset start process, the main control CPU 72 shifts to the main loop shown in FIG. 7 (connection symbol A → A).

  Step S118, Step S119: The main control CPU 72 prohibits the interruption, and then executes a power-off occurrence check process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 performs a bit check on the input port of the main power failure detection signal to monitor the occurrence of the power failure (reduction of the drive voltage). When the power is shut off, the main control CPU 72 clears the output port buffer corresponding to the normal motor combination solenoid 88, the first large winning opening solenoid 90, the second large winning opening solenoid 97, the definite variation area solenoid 99, etc. The entire contents of the work area except the backup validity judgment flag and the sum check buffer are backed up, and the sum result value is stored in the sum check buffer. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores a valid value (for example, "A55AH") in the backup validity determination flag area, prohibits access to the RAM 76, and stops the process (NOP). On the other hand, if power supply interruption does not occur, the main control CPU 72 executes step S120 next. There is also a well-known programming example in which the CPU executes the process at the time of the occurrence of the power-off as the non-maskable interrupt (NMI) process.

  Step S120: The main control CPU 72 executes an initial value update random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 increments random numbers for updating (changing) the initial values of various software random numbers. In the present embodiment, various random numbers (for example, a big hit symbol random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern decision random number, etc.) excluding the big hit decision random number (hardware random number) and the hit decision random number (hardware random number) corresponding to ordinary symbols. Is generated on the program. These software random numbers are updated by the loop counter within a predetermined range in another interrupt process (step S201 in FIG. 9), but in this process, the initial value of the loop counter (every value of the random number) Random numbers are not required to be changed). The initial value updating random number is used to change the initial value randomly, and in step S120, the initial value updating random number is updated. Note that the reason why step S120 is executed after the interrupt is prohibited in step S118 is the same process as another interrupt management process (step S202 in FIG. 9), so that the process is repeated (conflict with this) ) To prevent. In the present embodiment, the big hit decision random number and the hit decision random number are hardware random numbers generated by the random number generator 75, and the update cycle thereof is faster (for example, several μs) than the timer interrupt cycle (for example, several ms). Therefore, there is no need to update the initial values of the jackpot decision random number and the hit decision random number.

  Steps S121 and S122: The main control CPU 72 permits interruption and performs other random number update processing. The random numbers updated in this process are random numbers (reach determination random numbers, fluctuation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) regardless of the determination of the winning type (hit type) among the software random numbers. This processing is performed in the remaining time when the timer interruption occurs while the main loop is being executed and the main control CPU 72 executes another interrupt management processing (FIG. 9). The contents of the interrupt management process will be described later.

[Power-off occurrence check processing]
FIG. 8 is a flow chart specifically showing a procedure example of the power failure occurrence check process.
Step S130: Here, first, the main control CPU 72 sets conditions for a power supply interruption occurrence check. This check condition can be set, for example, as an on-counter value for confirming that the main power failure detection signal is continuously output.

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

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

  Step S136: The main control CPU 72 controls the test signal terminal and the command in addition to the output port corresponding to the normal motor combination solenoid 88, the first large winning opening solenoid 90, the second large winning opening solenoid 97, and the probability variation area solenoid 99. Clear the output port buffer that corresponds to the signal.

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

Step S144: Next, the main control CPU 72 stores a valid value in the backup validity determination flag area.
Step S146: Further, the main control CPU 72 stores “01H” representing the access prohibition as the protect value of the RAM 76, and prohibits the access to the work area (including the unusable area and the stack area) of the RAM 76.
Step S148: The main control CPU 72 then enters a standby loop, and stops all other processing in preparation for interruption of the main power supply. After the occurrence of a main power failure, backup power is supplied from a backup power supply circuit (for example, a circuit including a capacitive element mounted on the main control device 70) not shown, so the stored contents of the RAM 76 are lost even after the main power failure. It is held without doing. The backup power supply circuit may be incorporated in the power control unit 162, for example.

  Through the above processing, all the information stored in the work area of the RAM 76 to be backed up (sum addition target) is retained as storage in the RAM 76 even after the main power is turned off. In addition, the stored storage is restored as backup information at the time of power-off after confirming that the checksum is normal in the previous reset start processing (FIG. 6).

[Interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing)]
Next, the interrupt management process (timer interrupt process) will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the interrupt management process. The main control CPU 72 executes interrupt management processing every predetermined time (for example, several ms) based on the interrupt request signal from the counter / timer circuit. Each step will be described below.

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

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

  Step S202: The main control CPU 72 executes initial value update random number update processing here as well. The contents of the process are the same as described above.

  Step S203: The main control CPU 72 executes an input process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 inputs various switch signals from the input / output (I / O) port 79. Specifically, passage detection signals from the gate switch 78 and the probability change area switch 95, the middle start winning opening switch 80, the right start winning opening switch 82, the first count switch 84, the second count switch 85, the first winning opening The input condition (ON / OFF) of the winning detection signal from the switch 86 and the second winning opening switch 81 is read.

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

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

  Step S205, Step S206: The main control CPU 72 executes special symbol game processing and normal symbol game processing during the interrupt management processing. These processes are for advancing the game in the pachinko machine 1 specifically. Among them, in the special symbol game processing (step S205), the main control CPU 72 controls the execution of the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol described above, the first special symbol display device 34 and the first 2 Control the variable display and the stop display by the special symbol display device 35, or control the operation of the first variable winning device 30 and the second variable winning device 31 according to the display result. In addition, the details of the special symbol game process will be described later using another flowchart.

  Further, in the normal symbol game processing (step S206), the main control CPU 72 controls the variable display and the stop display by the normal symbol display device 33 described above, and operates the variable start winning device 28 according to the display result. Control. For example, the main control CPU 72 stores the random number (determination random number per normal symbol) acquired triggered by the passage of the start gate 20 in the previous switch input event processing (step S204), and in this normal symbol game processing The random number value is read out from the memory, and it is judged whether or not it falls within a predetermined hit range (operation lottery execution means). When the random number value falls within the hit range, the main control CPU 72 controls the normal motor combination solenoid 88 after the normal symbol is variably displayed by the normal symbol display device 33 and the stop display of the normal symbol is performed in the predetermined hit mode. It excites and operates the variable start winning device 28 (movable piece operating means). On the other hand, if the random number value is out of the hit range, the main control CPU 72 performs the stop display of the normal symbol in the form of the offset after the fluctuation display.

  Step S207: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a prize ball payout process. In this process, based on the winning detection signals inputted from the various switches 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86 in the previous input process (step S203), an award for instructing the payout control device 92 to determine the number of prize balls. Output a ball pointing command.

  Further, the main control CPU 72 outputs a prize ball content command for transmitting contents of the number of prize balls to the effect control device 124 in the prize ball payout processing. When a winning detection signal is input from the first count switch 84 or the second count switch 85 corresponding to the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31, it corresponds to the first profit (for 15 game balls) Generate a prize ball content command. In addition, when the winning detection signal is input from the second winning opening switch 81 corresponding to the normal winning opening 24, a winning ball content command corresponding to the second profit (for four game balls) is generated. The prize ball content command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9).

[Regarding the number of winning balls and the number of winning gaming balls]
The number of winning balls of the starting opening of the first special symbol and the number of winning balls of the starting opening of the second special symbol are respectively set to one or more specified numbers. Also, the number of winning balls may be made different between the starting opening of the first special symbol and the starting opening of the second special symbol. Furthermore, based on the winning probability of the special symbol and the expected value of the total number of acquired game balls (average number of balls obtained in a series of periods from the first hit to the end of the time saving state), the lowest winning ball number is set You may Furthermore, the probability of winning special symbols, the expected value of the total number of acquired game balls, the number of opening of the big winning opening, the opening time of the big winning opening, the maximum number of winnings of the big winning opening, and the number of winning balls of the big winning opening are predetermined. If the condition is satisfied, a big hit may be set such that the number of winning game balls per one big hit is less than 1⁄4 of the maximum number of winning ball games.

  Step S208: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes external information processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs an external information signal (for example, winning ball information, door opening information, symbol determination frequency information, big hit information, starting opening information, etc.) to the hall computer of the game arcade through the external terminal board 160 Store in request buffer.

  In the present embodiment, among the various external information signals, for example, “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” as the big hit information is outputted to the outside, so that the external electronic device connected to the pachinko machine 1 (data display Can provide a variety of jackpot information (external information signal output means). That is, by dividing and outputting the big hit information into a plurality of "big hit 1" to "big hit 5", the type (winning type) of big hit from these combinations can be totaled / managed by a hall computer (not shown), or internally Recognize changes in probability state (low probability state or high probability state) or shortened state of symbol variation time, or generate small hits (hits that the condition device does not work) that is not classified as a "big hit" even if not elected Can be calculated and managed. In addition, based on the jackpot information, for example by the data display device (not shown) to count and display the number of big hit occurrences within the past several business days for each pachinko machine 1 and recognize whether it is currently a big hit for each platform It is also possible to recognize whether or not the symbol variation time is currently being shortened for each table. In this external information processing, the main control CPU 72 controls in detail the output state (set of ON or OFF) of each of “big hit 1” to “big hit 5”.

  Step S209: Further, the main control CPU 72 executes test signal processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates various test signals representing its own internal state (for example, normal symbol game management state, special symbol game management state, big hit, probability change function being activated, time shortening function being activated) And store them in the port output request buffer. With this test signal, for example, the internal state of the main control CPU 72 can be tested outside the main control device 70.

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

  Step S211: Further, the main control CPU 72 executes an output management process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 port-outputs the external information signal (byte data) stored in the port output request buffer in the previous external information processing (step S208). In addition, the main control CPU 72 is a drive signal of the normal electric role product solenoid 88, the first large winning opening solenoid 90, the second large winning opening solenoid 97 and the solenoid 99 for probability variation area stored in the port output request buffer, Match the signal etc. and output it from the port.

  Step S212: The main control CPU 72 executes effect control output processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 checks whether there is a command to be sent to the effect control device 124 (command necessary for effect control) in the command buffer, and if there is an unsent command, the output target command Port out.

  Step S213: Then, the main control CPU 72 clears the port output request buffer stored by this CTC interrupt.

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

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

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

[Switch input event processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of switch input event processing (step S204 in FIG. 9). Each step will be described below.

  Step S10: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not a winning detection signal has been input (a lottery trigger has been generated) from the middle start winning opening switch 80 corresponding to the first special symbol. If the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S12 and executes the first special symbol storage update process. The contents of the specific processing will be described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, when there is no input of the winning detection signal (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S14.

  Step S14: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not a winning detection signal is input (a lottery trigger has been generated) from the right start winning opening switch 82 corresponding to the second special symbol. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S16 and executes the second special symbol memory updating process. Also here, the contents of the specific processing will be further described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, when there is no input of the winning detection signal (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S18.

  Step S18: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the first count switch 84 corresponding to the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S20 and executes the first large winning opening count processing. In the first large winning opening count processing, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of winning balls to the first variable winning device 30 per round during the big hit game. On the other hand, when there is no input of the winning detection signal (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S21a.

  Step S21a: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the second count switch 85 corresponding to the second large winning opening of the second variable winning device 31. If the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S21 b and executes the second large winning opening count processing. In the second large winning opening count processing, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of winning balls to the second variable winning device 31 during the big hit game. On the other hand, when there is no input of the winning detection signal (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S22.

  Step S22: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a passage detection signal is input from the gate switch 78 corresponding to the normal symbol. If the input of the passage detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S24 and executes the normal symbol storage update process. In the normal symbol memory update process, the main control CPU 72 checks whether the current number of normal symbol operation memory numbers is less than the upper limit number (for example, four), and obtains the random number per normal symbol if the upper limit number is not reached. Do. Further, the main control CPU 72 normally increments the number of symbol operation memories by one. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores the acquired random number value per symbol in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. On the other hand, when there is no input of the winning detection signal (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S26.

  Step S26: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not a detection signal is input from the probability change area switch 95 corresponding to the probability change area provided inside the second variable winning device 31. If the input of the detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S28 and executes the process at the time of probability variation area passage. The main control CPU 72 executes processing to set the value (01H) of the probability fluctuation function activation flag as the gaming state flag in the flag area of the RAM 76 as the probability variation area passing processing (high probability state transition means, probability fluctuation function activation means , Advantageous gaming state transition means, special state transition means, gaming state setting means). The probability change function operation flag is reset when the special symbol changes a predetermined number of times (170 times) after the end of the big hit game without obtaining the result of winning. Further, as processing at the time of probability variation region passage, the main control CPU 72 generates a probability variation region passage command. The probability variation area passage command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9). Note that the main control CPU 72 may execute the probability variation area passing process only within a specific valid time (for example, within the time when operating the probability variation area solenoid 99 during the big hit game). On the other hand, when the detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 9).

[First special symbol memory update process]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the first special symbol storage update process (step S12 in FIG. 10). Hereinafter, the procedure of the first special symbol storage update process will be described in order.

  Step S30: Here, first, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the first special symbol operating memory number counter to check whether the operating memory number is less than the maximum value (for example, 4). The working memory number counter represents the number (number of groups) of the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol random number, etc. stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. Here, the random number storage area of the RAM 76 is divided into eight sections (for example, 2 bytes each) commonly used by the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and each section is a big hit decision random number and a big hit symbol The random numbers can be stored in sets one by one. At this time, if the value of the operation memory number counter corresponding to the first special symbol has reached the maximum value (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event processing (FIG. 10). On the other hand, if the value of the operation memory number counter is less than the maximum value (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S31.

  Step S31: The main control CPU 72 adds one to the first special symbol operation memory number. The first special symbol operation memory number counter is stored, for example, in the operation memory number area of the RAM 76, and the main control CPU 72 increments (+1) the value. Based on the value of the counter added here, the lighting state of the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is controlled in the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9).

  Step S32: Then, the main control CPU 72 acquires the big hit determination random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77 (a first lottery element acquisition means, a lottery element acquisition means). The acquisition of the random number value is performed by specifying the pin address of the random number generator 75. When the main control CPU 72 performs 8-bit processing, the designation of the address is performed twice in one byte each in the high order and low order. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot determination random number value from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves the same as the jackpot determination random number corresponding to the first special symbol in the transfer destination address.

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

  Step S34: Also, the main control CPU 72 acquires reach determination random numbers and fluctuation pattern determination random numbers in order from the random number counter area for fluctuation of the RAM 76 as random number values related to the fluctuation conditions of the first special symbol (acquisition of fluctuation pattern determination elements Means, element acquisition means). Similarly, acquisition of these random number values is performed by specifying the address of the variable random number counter area. Then, when the reach control random number and the variation pattern determination random number are respectively acquired from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves them in the transfer destination address.

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

  Step S36: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current special game management status (gaming state) is in the middle of a big hit. If the jackpot is not medium (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the subsequent steps S37 and S38. If the jackpot is in progress (Yes), the main control CPU 72 skips steps S37 and S38 and proceeds to step S38a. The reason why this determination is made in the present embodiment is that the effect of prefetching is not performed for the ball entering during the big hit.

  Step S37: If not being a big hit (Step S36: No), the main control CPU 72 executes the acquisition effect determination process for the first special symbol. This processing determines the result of the internal lottery in advance (before the start of fluctuation) based on the big hit determination random number and the big hit symbol random number of the first special symbol acquired in the previous steps S32 to S34, respectively, and thereby the effect contents It is for judging (so-called "pre-reading"). The specific contents of the process will be further described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S38: When returning from the effect determination process at the time of acquisition, next, the main control CPU 72 sets the upper byte (for example, “B8H”) of the special drawing destination determination effect command regarding the first special symbol. The upper byte data describes that the command type is "for special drawing destination determination effect regarding the first special symbol". The lower byte portion of the special drawing destination determination effect command is set in the previous acquisition effect determination process (step S37), so here, for example, a 1-word-long command by combining the upper byte with the lower byte Will be generated.

  Step S38a: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets an effect memory number increase effect command for the first special symbol. Specifically, for the leading value (for example, "BBH") of the upper byte representing the type of command, the 1-word length is obtained by adding the number of working storages after increase (for example, "01H" to "04H") to the lower byte Generate a rendering command. At this time, for the lower byte, the second digit is set to “0” by default, which indicates that the value is “the result (change information) due to the increase in the number of working storages”. That is, if the lower byte is "01H", it indicates that the number of current working memories becomes "01H" as a result of increasing one from the last working memory number "00H". Similarly, if the lower byte is "02H" to "04H", the number of working memories at this time is "02H" to "02H" as a result of being increased by one each from the previous working memory numbers "01H" to "03H". It shows that it became "04H". In addition, precedence value "BBH" is a value showing that the present production command is an operation memory number command about the 1st special symbol.

Step S39: Then, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output setting process for the first special symbol. In this process, the special drawing destination determination effect command generated in step S38, the effect memory number increase effect effect command generated in step S38a, and the start opening winning sound control command are transmitted to the effect control device 124. It is a thing.
Then, when the above processing is finished, the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event processing (FIG. 10).

[Second special symbol memory update process]
Next, FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing a procedure example of the second special symbol storage update process (step S16 in FIG. 10). Hereinafter, the procedure of the second special symbol memory updating process will be described in order.

  Step S40: The main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the second special symbol operating memory number counter to check whether the operating memory number is less than the maximum value. Similarly to the above, the second special symbol operating memory number counter represents the number (group number) of the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol random number, etc. stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. At this time, if the value of the second special symbol operation memory number counter has reached the maximum value (for example, 4) (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event processing (FIG. 10). On the other hand, if the value of the second special symbol operation memory number counter is still less than the maximum value (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S41 and subsequent steps.

  Step S41: The main control CPU 72 adds one to the second special symbol operation memory number (increment the value of the second special symbol operation memory number counter). As in the previous step S31 (FIG. 11), the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9) controls the lighting state of the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a based on the value of the counter added here. It will be

  Step S42: Then, the main control CPU 72 acquires the jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77 (second lottery element acquisition means, lottery element acquisition means). The method of acquiring the random value is the same as step S32 (FIG. 11) described above.

  Step S43: Next, the main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM 76. The method of acquiring the random value is the same as step S33 (FIG. 11) described above.

  Step S44: Also, the main control CPU 72 sequentially acquires reach determination random numbers and fluctuation pattern determination random numbers regarding fluctuation conditions of the second special symbol from the fluctuation random number counter area of the RAM 76 (variation pattern determination element acquisition means, element acquisition means). Acquisition of these random numbers is also performed in the same manner as step S34 (FIG. 11) described above.

  Step S45: The main control CPU 72 transfers the saved big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern determination random number to the random number storage area corresponding to the second special symbol, and these random numbers are free sections in the area. To store in a set (storage means, lottery element storage means). The storage method is the same as step S35 (FIG. 11) described above.

  Step S45a: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current game management status (gaming state) is in the middle of a big hit. And if it is other than a big hit (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the subsequent steps S46 and S47. On the other hand, if the player is in the middle of a big hit (Yes), the main control CPU 72 skips steps S46 and S47 and proceeds to step S48. The reason why this determination is made in the present embodiment is that no effect is produced by the pre-reading for the ball entering during the big hit.

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

  Step S47: When returning from the effect determination process at the time of acquisition, next, the main control CPU 72 sets the upper byte (for example, "B9H") of the special drawing destination determination effect command. The upper byte data describes that the command type is “for special drawing destination determination effect regarding the second special symbol”. Similarly, since the lower byte portion of the special drawing destination determination effect command is set in the previous acquisition time effect determination process (step S46), here, for example, one word is obtained by combining the upper byte with the lower byte. A long command will be generated.

  Step S48: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets an effect memory number increase effect command for the second special symbol. Here, an effect command of 1 word length obtained by adding, to the lower byte, the operation storage number (for example, “01H” to “04H”) after the increase with respect to the leading value (for example, “BCH”) of the upper byte indicating the type of command Generate Similarly for the second special symbol, by defaulting the second digit of the lower byte to "0" by default, it is possible to represent that the value is "the result (change information) due to an increase in the number of working memories". it can. In addition, precedence value "BCH" is a value showing that the present production command is an operation memory number command about the 2nd special symbol.

Step S49: Then, the main control CPU 72 executes effect command output setting processing for the second special symbol. As a result, preparation is made to transmit a special drawing destination determination effect command, an operation memory number increase effect command, a start opening winning sound control command, etc. to the effect control device 124 regarding the second special symbol.
Then, when the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event processing (FIG. 10).

[Determination process at acquisition]
FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the effect determination process at acquisition time. The main control CPU 72 executes this effect determination process at the time of acquisition in the first first special symbol storage update processing and the second special symbol storage update processing (step S37 in FIG. 11, step S46 in FIG. 12) (predetermination means). As described above, this process is executed for each of the first special symbol (when entering the middle starting winning opening 26) and the second special symbol (when entering the variable starting winning device 28). Therefore, the following description may correspond to processing relating to the first special symbol and to processing relating to the second special symbol. The contents of the process will be described below along each procedure.

  Step S50: The main control CPU 72 sets the lower byte portion (for example, "00H") of the special drawing destination determination effect command (destination determination information). The byte data set here represents the standard value of the command (at the time of disconnection).

  Step S52: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the jackpot decision random number as the first judgment random number value. The random numbers to be loaded here are stored in the RAM 76 in the first special symbol storage update process (step S35 in FIG. 11) or the second special symbol storage update process (step S45 in FIG. 12). .

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

  Step S80: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an out-of-time variation pattern information prior determination process (variation pattern destination determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates a fluctuation pattern destination determination command for the fluctuation time at the time of disconnection. The prior determination information regarding the variation time (or variation pattern number) particularly at the time of operation of the “time shortening function” is reflected in the variation pattern destination determination command generated here. For example, if the current state is at the time of operation of "time reduction function", the main control CPU 72 corresponds to "outgoing reach fluctuation (non-shortened fluctuation time)" based on the reach determination random number loaded. Determine if there is. As a result, when the fluctuation time corresponds to "loss reach fluctuation (non-shortening fluctuation time)", the main control CPU 72 generates a special drawing destination determination effect command corresponding to "time reduction". In the case of reach variation, "reach group (type of reach)" may also be determined from reach mode random numbers, and a special drawing destination determination effect command may be generated from the result. On the other hand, when the fluctuation time does not correspond to the "outreach reach fluctuation (non-shortening fluctuation time)", the main control CPU 72 generates a fluctuation pattern destination determination command corresponding to "time reduction". Alternatively, if the current state is the non-operation time (low probability state) of the "time reduction function", the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the "normally out of reach reach fluctuation" based on the loaded reach determination random number It is determined whether or not As a result, when the fluctuation time corresponds to the “normal shift reach fluctuation”, the main control CPU 72 generates a fluctuation pattern destination determination command corresponding to the “normal shift reach fluctuation time”. On the other hand, when the fluctuation time does not correspond to “normal deviation reach fluctuation”, the main control CPU 72 generates a fluctuation pattern destination determination command corresponding to “normal deviation fluctuation time”. Further, the variation pattern destination determination command generated here is set in the transmission buffer in the rendering command output setting process (steps S39 and S49). In this process, the main control CPU 72 may generate a variation pattern destination determination command for the variation pattern at the time of small hit as in the case of the process at the time of disconnection described above.

  When the above procedure is executed, the main control CPU 72 ends the acquisition effect determination processing, and returns to the first special symbol storage update processing (FIG. 11) or the second special symbol storage update processing (FIG. 12) of the caller. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S54 that the loaded random number is not out of the hit value range but within the hit value range (step S54: No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S56.

  Step S56: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the probability state schedule flag according to the previous determination result is set. The probability state schedule flag according to the first determination result is set when there is a winning value among the jackpot determination random numbers stored so far, although no change has been started yet. Specifically, when there is a winning value in the big hit determination random number stored so far, the big hit symbol random number which will be paired with this "probably variable area passable symbol (three round normal symbol any other odd symbol For example, “A0H” is set in the probability state schedule flag if it corresponds to “)”. This value represents a flag value to be set to be in a high probability state in advance determination (prefetching determination) of the big hit decision random number acquired after the big hit decision random number. On the other hand, if there is a winning value in the big hit determination random number stored so far, and the big hit symbol random number to be paired with this corresponds to the "non-probability (normal) symbol", the probability state For example, “01H” is set in the schedule flag. This value represents a flag value to be set to be in a normal (low) probability state in advance determination (prefetching determination) of the big hit decision random number acquired later than the big hit decision random number. The flag value is reset (00H) if the winning value does not yet exist in the jackpot determination random numbers stored so far. Also, the value of the probability state schedule flag is stored, for example, in the flag area of the RAM 76. Here, an example in which the "predicted state of probability state flag" is used to strictly determine the prior collision determination is given. However, in the case of simply performing the previous state of collision determination based on the current probability state, step S56 and subsequent steps Step S58, Step S60, Step S62, Step S76, etc. may be omitted.

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

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

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

  Step S70: Then, the main control CPU 72 checks whether the loaded special symbol probability state flag does not represent high probability (≠ 01 H), and as a result, if it indicates high probability (No ), And then execute step S64.

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

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

  Step S72: The main control CPU 72 determines whether the random number loaded in the previous step S52 is out of the range of the hit value (lottery result destination determining means). That is, the main control CPU 72 subtracts the jackpot determination random number value from the comparison value set for each state. Then, the main control CPU 72 similarly determines whether the operation result is a negative value (<0) or not from the value of the flag register, and as a result, if the loaded random number is out of the hit value range (Yes The main control CPU 72 executes an out-of-time change pattern information prior determination process (step S80). On the other hand, if the loaded random number is not out of the range of hit values but within the range (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S74.

  Step S74: The main control CPU 72 executes jackpot symbol type determination processing. This process is for determining the type of big hit (winning type) at that time based on the big hit symbol random number which is paired with the big hit determination random number. For example, the main control CPU 72 loads the jackpot symbol random numbers by symbol stored in the first special symbol storage update process (step S35 in FIG. 11) or the second special symbol storage update process (step S45 in FIG. 12). Then, the calculation using the comparison value is executed in the same manner as step S54, and from the result, it is difficult to pass through the area with a probability change area symbol (3 round normal symbol) or a probability variation area passable symbol (3 round normal symbol) It is determined which of the two oddly variable symbols) it corresponds to. The main control CPU 72 stores the determination result at this time as the special symbol destination determination value, and proceeds to the next step S76.

  Step S76: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the probability state schedule flag according to the previous determination result. Specifically, when the special symbol tip determination value stored in the previous step S74 represents the "probability of passing through the random area" symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the value "01H" in the probability state schedule flag. On the other hand, when the special symbol destination determination value represents the “probable variation area passable symbol”, the main control CPU 72 sets the value “A0H” in the probability state schedule flag. As a result, in the processing after the next time, it is determined in step S56 that "flag is set".

  Step S78: The main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol destination determination value stored in the previous step S74 as the lower byte of the special drawing destination determination effect command. For example, "01H" is set when the special symbol destination determination value corresponds to "probable variation region passage difficulty symbol", and "A0H" is set when the corresponding special symbol region passable symbol is applied. In any case, by setting the lower byte data, the standard lower byte data "00H" set in the previous step S50 is rewritten.

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

  The above is the procedure before (previous internal hit) the probability state schedule flag according to the previous determination result is set. On the other hand, when the probability state schedule flag is set through the previous step S76, the following procedure is executed. However, in the case of performing the prior collision determination only in the current probability state, it is not necessary to execute the following steps S56, S58, S60, S62, and S76.

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

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

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

  Step S62: Then, the main control CPU 72 checks whether the loaded probability state schedule flag does not represent a high probability schedule (≠ 01 H), and as a result, if it represents a high probability schedule ( No) Next, step S64 is executed to set a high probability comparison value.

  As described above, when the probability state schedule flag according to the first determination result is already set and the value is scheduled to have a high probability, the comparison value is rewritten for the high probability time, and the subsequent step S72 or later is performed. Will do. On the other hand, when it is confirmed in the previous step S62 that the probability state schedule flag does not represent the schedule of the high probability but represents the schedule of the normal (low) probability (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes the step The step S64 is skipped and the subsequent steps S72 and subsequent steps are executed. Thereby, in the present embodiment, it is possible to perform the big hit judgment in advance, taking into consideration the subsequent change of the internal state (normal probability state → high probability state, high probability state → normal probability state) based on the first determination result. .

  When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the first special symbol storage update process (FIG. 11) or the second special symbol storage update process (FIG. 12).

[Special symbol game processing]
Next, the details of the special symbol game process executed in the interrupt management process (FIG. 9) will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the special symbol game process. Special symbol game processing is execution selection processing (step S1000), special symbol variation pre-processing (step S2000), special symbol variation processing (step S3000), special symbol stop display processing (step S4000), big hit variable winning prize device The configuration includes a subroutine (program module) group of the management process (step S5000) and the small hitting variable winning device management process (step S6000). Here, first, the basic flow of the special symbol game process will be described along each process.

  Step S1000: In the execution selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects a jump destination of a process to be performed next (any one of steps S2000 to S6000) from the “jump table”. For example, the main control CPU 72 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the special symbol game process in the stack pointer as the return destination address.

  Which process to select as the next jump destination differs depending on the progress status of the process performed so far (special symbol game management status). For example, if the special symbol has not yet started variable display (special symbol game management status: 00H), the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol fluctuation pre-processing (step S2000) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation pre-processing has already been completed (special symbol game management status: 01H), the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation processing (step S3000) as the next jump destination, and the special symbol variation is in progress. If the processing has been completed (special symbol game management status: 02H), the special symbol stop display processing (step S4000) is selected as the next jump destination. In the present embodiment, the address of the jump destination is specified in the “jump table” and the process is selected. However, the “process flag”, the “process selection flag”, etc. are used separately from such a selection method. There are also known programming examples in which the CPU chooses what to do next. In such a programming example, the CPU calls each processing as it goes through and makes conditional branching (continuation / return) with reference to the flags one by one at its first step. However, in the selection method of this embodiment, the main control There is no need for the CPU 72 to call each process one by one.

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

  Step S3000: During special symbol variation processing, the main control CPU 72 performs drive control of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 while counting the variation timer. Specifically, a drive signal (1 byte data) of ON or OFF is output to each segment and dot (No. 0 to No. 7) of the 7-segment LED. The pattern of the drive signal changes with the passage of time, whereby the variation display of the special symbol is performed.

  Step S4000: In the special symbol stop display processing, the main control CPU 72 performs drive control of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. Similarly, although the drive signal of ON or OFF is output with respect to each segment and dot of 7 segment LED, the pattern of a drive signal is constant and, thereby, stop display of a special symbol is performed.

  Step S5000: The big hit variable winning prize device management process is selected when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the big hit mode in the above-mentioned special symbol stop display processing. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a big hit, an opportunity to shift to a big hit gaming state (special gaming state advantageous to the player) from the normal state until then occurs. During the big hit game, the jump destination is set to the big hit variable winning device management processing in the previous execution selection processing (step S1000), the variation display of the special symbol is not performed. In the jackpot variable winning device management process, until the first large winning opening solenoid 90 or the second large winning opening solenoid 97 for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds or until 10 balls are counted) ), The excitation is performed for a preset number of times of continuous operation (for example, 16 times), whereby the first variable winning device 30 and the second variable winning device 31 open and close in a predetermined pattern. During this time, the game balls are concentrated on the first variable prize device 30 and the second variable prize device 31 intensively, whereby the player is given the opportunity to obtain many prize balls collectively (special game (special game). Execution means). The opening and closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 and the second variable winning device 31 at the time of big hit is referred to as "round", and when the number of continuous operations is 16 times in total, they are referred to as "16 round". It may be called generically. As described above, the big hit game is configured by a plurality of round games (unit games), and the upper limit number regarding the number of times of winning of the game ball in one round game is set in each large winning opening. And, winning of the game ball which exceeds the upper limit number becomes over winning, the payout of the game ball is executed normally.

  In the present embodiment, the first variable winning device 30 is opened and closed from the first round to the fifth round and from the seventh to the sixteenth round, and the second variable winning device 31 is opened and closed in the sixth round. ing.

  Further, when the main control CPU 72 sets the big winning opening opening pattern (the number of rounds, the number of opening and closing operations per round, opening time, etc.) in the big hit variable winning device management process, the first variable winning device 30 for one round. Alternatively, each time the opening / closing operation of the second variable winning device 31 is ended, the value of the round number counter is incremented by one. The value of the round number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76, for example, with an initial value of 0. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a round number command representing the value of the round number counter. The number-of-rounds command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9). When the value of the round number counter reaches the set number of continuous operations, the main control CPU 72 ends the big hit game (major) in that round.

  Then, when the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 72 changes the state (high probability state, time shortened state) after the end of the big hit game based on the game state flag (probability fluctuation function operating flag, time shortening function operating flag) High probability time shortening state transition means, advantageous game state transition means, special state transition means, gaming state setting means). In the "high probability state", the probability variation function is activated, and the winning probability in the internal lottery is, for example, about 10 times higher than normal (specific gaming state transition means, high probability state transition means, high probability state setting means, gaming State setting means). Moreover, in the "time reduction state", the time reduction function is activated, the operation lottery of the normal symbol becomes high probability, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened and the open time of the variable start winning device 28 is extended The number of opening increases (so-called electric support is performed). The “high probability state” and the “time reduction state” may be shifted to only one of them in control or may be shifted to both of them.

  Step S6000: The small hitting variable winning prize device management process is selected when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the small hitting mode in the above-mentioned special symbol stop display processing. For example, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a small hit, an opportunity to shift to the small hit gaming state from the normal state up to that point occurs. During the small hit game, the jump destination is set to the small hit variable winning device management process in the previous execution selection process (step S1000), and the variation display of the special symbol is not performed. In the small hit game, although the first variable winning device 30 opens and closes for a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) in a predetermined opening time (for example, 0.1 seconds), most winnings to the first large winning opening occur do not do.

[Multiple winning types]
In the present embodiment, the following winning types are provided as the plurality of winning types.
(1) "3 round probability odd big hit"
(2) "3 rounds usually a big hit"
(3) "16 round probability odd big hit"
In the present embodiment, jackpots other than 3 rounds and 16 rounds may be provided.

  The winning type corresponds to the type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that is displayed stopped when winning. For example, "3 round probability variation big hit" corresponds to the big hit of "3 round probability variation", "3 round normal big hit" corresponds to the "3 round regular symbol" big hit, "16 round probability variation big hit" is "16 round Corresponds to the big hit of the "probable pattern". Therefore, in the following, the "winning type" will be appropriately referred to as the "winning symbol".

[Opening pattern of variable winning device]
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an opening operation pattern of the variable winning device. The contents will be described for the opening of the special winning opening and the probability variation area corresponding to each winning symbol.

[3 round probability variation pattern]
In the special symbol stop display processing, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of "three round odd symbol", an opportunity to shift to the big hit gaming state from the normal state till then occurs (special game execution means). In this case, in the first round and the second round, the first large winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is opened long (for example, 29.0 seconds open). In the third round, the second large winning opening of the second variable winning device 31 is long open (for example, 29.0 seconds open). For this reason, the big hit game of "3 round probability variation symbol" is to give the player the balls for 3 rounds (prize balls).

  Here, since the second large winning opening is open long in the third round in the case where it corresponds to "3 round probability variation symbol", the game ball may pass through the probability variation area. Therefore, in the case where the game ball passes through the definite variation area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31 in the third round in the case where it corresponds to the "three round odd symbol", after the big hit game is over, " The probability change function is activated to give the player the benefit of transitioning to the "high probability state".

  Furthermore, when it corresponds to "3 round probability variation symbol", after the end of the big hit game even if "time saving function" is in a non-operation state in the previous game regardless of presence or absence of passage of the probability change area By activating the "time reduction function", the player is given a privilege to shift to the "time reduction state".

[3 round normal pattern]
In the special symbol stop display processing, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “three round normal symbol”, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state occurs (special game execution means). In this case, in the first round and the second round, the first large winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is opened long (for example, 29.0 seconds open). In the third round, the second large winning opening of the second variable winning device 31 is short-opened (for example, 0.1 second opening). For this reason, the jackpot game of “three round normal symbol” substantially gives the player the balls for two rounds (prize balls).

  Here, it is difficult (impossible) for the game ball to pass through the probability variation area in the third round in the case where it corresponds to the "three round normal symbol" since the second large winning opening is short-opened. For this reason, the "probability changing function" is not activated after the end of the jackpot game, and the player is not given the privilege to shift to the "high probability state".

  In addition, when it corresponds to "3 round normal symbol", even if "time shortening function" is in a non-operating state in the previous game, by activating "time shortening function" after the end of the big hit game The player is given a benefit to shift to the "time reduction state".

[16 round probability variation pattern]
In the special symbol stop display processing, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of "16 round odd symbol", an opportunity to shift to the big hit gaming state from the normal state until then occurs (special game execution means). In this case, in the first round and the second round, the first large winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is opened long (for example, 29.0 seconds open). In the third round, the second large winning opening of the second variable winning device 31 is long open (for example, 29.0 seconds open). Furthermore, in the fourth to sixteenth rounds, the first large winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is opened long (for example, 29.0 seconds open). For this reason, the big hit game of "16 round probability variation symbols" is to give the player the balls for 16 rounds (prize balls).

  Here, in the third round in the case where it corresponds to "16 round probability variation symbol", since the second large winning opening opens long, there is a possibility that the game ball passes the probability variation area. Therefore, if the game ball passes through the definite variation area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31 in the third round in the case where it corresponds to "16 round probability variation symbol", after the end of the big hit game " The probability change function is activated to give the player the benefit of transitioning to the "high probability state".

  Furthermore, if it corresponds to "16 round probability variation symbol", after the end of the big hit game even if the "time saving function" is in the inactive state in the previous game regardless of the presence or absence of passage of the probability change area By activating the "time reduction function", the player is given a privilege to shift to the "time reduction state".

  Here, the first large winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is closed without waiting for the longest opening time, when a prescribed number of times (for example, 10 times = 10 game balls) have occurred in one round. Be done. Also, similarly, when a prescribed number of winnings (for example, 10 times = 10 gaming balls) occur in one round, the second large winning opening of the second variable winning device 31 does not wait for the longest opening time to elapse. It is closed.

  In any case, if the winning symbol corresponds to "any odd symbol other than the 3-round normal symbol" and the gaming ball passes the definite variation area during the big hit game, the internal state is "high probability" after the big hit game is over The player is given a benefit to shift to the "time reduction state". On the other hand, when the winning symbol corresponds to "three round normal symbol", it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the probability change area during the big hit game, so the internal state shifts to the "low probability time shortening state" after the big hit game is over. Do. In addition, even if the winning symbol corresponds to "any odd symbol other than the 3 round regular symbol", if the gaming ball does not pass the definite variation area during the big hit game, the internal state is "low probability time after the big hit game is over" Transition to "shortened state".

  Also, in the operation pattern shown in this table, the opening time is common "10.0 seconds", the inter-round interval time is common "1.5 seconds", and the ending time is common. It is "8.0 seconds". The opening time is the start time set at the start of the big hit game, the inter-round interval time is the standby time set between the rounds, and the ending time is the big hit The end time set at the end of the game (after the final round is over). The inter-round interval time is also set in the final round.

  Thus, the big hit game (special game) is an opening time (start time) set at the start of the big hit game, a plurality of round games (unit games), and an ending time set at the end of the big hit game (end It consists of time).

[Small hit]
Further, in the present embodiment, a small hit is provided as a winning type other than the non-winning. When the small hit is won, a small hit game is performed separately from the big hit game, and the first variable winning device 30 opens and closes (special game execution means). That is, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in the small hit mode during the previous special symbol stop display processing, the small hit game in the normal probability state or the high probability state (the first variable winning device 30 is operated Game is executed. In such a small hit game, although the first variable winning device 30 opens and closes a predetermined number of times (for example, twice), the winning of the first large winning opening hardly occurs. In addition, even when the small hit game is over, the "probability change function" does not operate, and the "time reduction function" does not operate. Therefore, to "high probability state" or "time reduction state" Transitional benefits are not granted (it is not a prerequisite for that). Also, even if you win the small hit in the "high probability state", the "high probability state" will not end after the small hit game is finished, and even if you win the small hit in the "time reduction state", the small After the end of the hit game, "time saving state" never ends (except when the upper limit number is reached). In addition, in this embodiment, although it is set as the game specification which sets a small hit, it can also be set as the game specification which does not set a small hit.

[Special symbol change pretreatment]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol variation pre-processing. Each step will be described below.

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

  Step S2500: In this processing, the main control CPU 72 generates a command for demonstration effect. The demonstration effect command is output to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9). When the demonstration setting process is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. At the time of recovery, as described above, the end address is recovered (the same applies to the following).

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

  Step S2200: The main control CPU 72 executes special symbol storage area shift processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 preferentially reads one of the random numbers for lottery (big hit determination random number, big hit symbol random number) stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76, whichever corresponds to the second special symbol. At this time, if random numbers are stored in two or more sections, the main control CPU 72 sequentially reads and erases (consumes) the random numbers from the top section, and moves the remaining random numbers to the previous section one by one (shift ). The read random number is stored, for example, in another temporary storage area. When the random number corresponding to the second special symbol is not stored, the main control CPU 72 reads the random number corresponding to the first special symbol and stores it in the temporary storage area. Each random number stored in the temporary storage area is used for the internal lottery in the next jackpot determination process. As a result, in this embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially performed over the first special symbol. Note that the program may be a program in which random numbers are read out in the order simply stored without providing such a priority order by special symbol. Further, in this process, the main control CPU 72 subtracts one from the value of the operation memory number counter (one of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, which has been shifted the random number) stored in the RAM 76 and subtracts it. The later value is set to "the number of working memories at the start of fluctuation". Thereby, the display mode of the number of memories by the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a or the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is changed (decreased by 1) in the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9). When the procedure up to this point is completed, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2300.

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

  When the big hit flag is not set, the main control CPU 72 sets the range of the small hit value next in the same big hit determination processing, and determines whether or not the read random value is included in this range (lottery execution means) . The "small hit" referred to here is something other than the non-election (loss), but is different from the "big hit". That is, although the "big hit" generates an opportunity (governing point of the game) to shift to the "high probability state" or the "time shortening state", the "small hit" does not generate such an occasion. However, the "small hit" is positioned as a condition that operates the first variable winning device 30 as in the "big hit". The range of the small hit value set at this time may be different or the same between the normal probability state and the high probability state (during probability fluctuation function operation). In any case, if the read random number is included in the range of the small hit value, the main control CPU 72 sets the small hit flag, and the process proceeds to step S2400. As described above, in the present embodiment, the range of the big hit value and the small hit value is defined in advance as a hit range other than the non-winning, according to the program. It is also possible to write each in the ROM 74, read it out, and make a big hit judgment while comparing it with a random number value.

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

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

  Step S2404: The main control CPU 72 executes stop symbol determination processing upon release. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets stop symbol number data at the time of release by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of removal) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9).

  In addition, in this embodiment, since 7 segment LED is used for the 1st special symbol display 34 and the 2nd special symbol display 35, for example, the display mode of the stop symbol at the time of detachment is always one segment (the center) It is possible to fix the stop symbol number data to one value (for example, 64H), leaving only the lighting display of the bar "-"). In this case, the storage capacity used on the program can be reduced, the processing load on the main control CPU 72 can be reduced, and the processing speed can be improved.

  Step S2405: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes out-of-time variation pattern determination processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines a variation pattern number at the time of disconnection for a special symbol (variation pattern selection means). The fluctuation pattern number distinguishes the type (pattern) of the fluctuation display of the special symbol or corresponds to the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display. Since the fluctuation time at the time of departure differs depending on whether or not the "time reduction state" is set, in this processing, the main control CPU 72 loads the gaming state flag, and the current state is the "time reduction state" Check if it is not. In the case of the "time reduction state", the fluctuation time at the time of losing is set to a shortened time (for example, about 2.0 seconds) except for basically performing the reach fluctuation (a shortening time fluctuation determining means ). Moreover, even if it is not a "time reduction state", the fluctuation time at the time of losing is set based on "the number of operation display memory at the time of fluctuation display start (0 to 3)" set at step S2200 except when the reach fluctuation is performed. The number may be shortened (for example, 0 at the start of variable display operation → about 12.5 seconds, 1 at the start of variable display operation → about 8 seconds, 2 at the start of variable display operation → 5 About 2 seconds, at the start of fluctuation display 3 working memory number → about 2.5 seconds). In addition, the stop display time of the symbol at the time of detachment is constant (for example, about 0.5 seconds) regardless of the variation pattern. The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined fluctuation time (at the time of removal) in the fluctuation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time at the time of disconnection in the stop symbol display timer.

  In the present embodiment, when the result of the internal lottery falls under the non-winning condition, for example, “reach effect” is generated on the effect and the control is performed without causing the “reach effect”. And Then, in the “time variation pattern selection table for losing”, a variation pattern corresponding to a plurality of types of effects such as “non-reach effect” and “reach effect” is defined in advance, and when it corresponds to non-winning, One of the variation patterns is to be selected. In addition, the reach effect includes various reach effects such as normal reach effect, long reach effect, super reach effect and the like.

[Example of out-of-time variation pattern selection table]
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the out-of-time variation pattern selection table (low probability non-time shortening state).
This selection table is a table to be referred to at the time of losing in the low probability non-time shortening state (when it corresponds to not winning) (variation pattern defining means). Further, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are set and stored one byte at a time, respectively, from the top address. The “comparison value” is provided with values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)” that are different in stages. In addition, “1” to “8” of “variation pattern numbers” are assigned to each “comparison value”.

  The fluctuation pattern numbers “1” to “5” correspond to the fluctuation patterns that are out without reach effect, and the fluctuation pattern numbers “6” and “7” are the fluctuation patterns that become out of reach after reaching Correspondingly, the fluctuation pattern number “8” corresponds to a fluctuation pattern which is lost after super reach (for example, a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time longer than the reach time). The variation pattern selection table may have different table contents in accordance with the number of operation start storages (the same applies hereinafter).

  Here, in the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern, the length of the set variation time is significantly different. That is, while the "non-reach fluctuation pattern" basically corresponds to a short fluctuation time (for example, about 3 to 12 seconds depending on the number of stored workings), the "reach fluctuation pattern" is a fluctuation longer than that It corresponds to time (for example, about 15 to 180 seconds).

  Then, the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the acquired fluctuation pattern determination random number value with the “comparison value” in the fluctuation pattern selection table, and corresponds to the comparison value if the random number is not more than the comparison value. The variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determination means). For example, when the fluctuation pattern determination random number value at that time is “190”, the random control value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 and the random number value. In this case, since the random number value is equal to or less than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 selects “2” as the corresponding fluctuation pattern number.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the out-of-time variation pattern selection table (low probability time shortening state).
This selection table is a table (variation pattern specifying means) used at the time of losing in the low probability time shortening state (when it corresponds to not winning). Further, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are set and stored one byte at a time, respectively, from the top address. For "comparison value", for example, eight stepwise different values "101", "201", "211", "221", "221", "231", "241", "251", "255 (FFH)" It is provided, and the "variation pattern number" of "21" to "28" is assigned to each "comparison value".

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

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

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the out-of-time variation pattern selection table (high probability time shortening state).
This selection table is a table (variation pattern specifying means) used at the time of losing in the high probability time shortening state (when it corresponds to not winning). Further, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are set and stored one byte at a time, respectively, from the top address. For "comparison value", for example, eight stepwise different values "101", "201", "211", "221", "221", "231", "241", "251", "255 (FFH)" The "variation pattern number""41" to "48" are assigned to each "comparison value".

  The variation pattern numbers “41” to “45” correspond to the variation patterns that are out without reach effect, and the variation pattern numbers “46” to “48” are the variation patterns that become off after reaching. It corresponds.

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

[See Fig. 16: Special symbol variation pre-processing]
The above steps S2404 and S2405 are the control procedures when the big hit determination result is out (other than non-winning), but the determination result is big hit (step S2400: Yes) or small hit (step S2402: Yes) The main control CPU 72 executes the following procedure. First, the case of the big hit will be described.

  Step S2410: The main control CPU 72 executes jackpot stop symbol determination processing (winning type determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of the current winning symbol (big hit stop symbol number) according to the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) based on the jackpot symbol random number. The relationship between the jackpot symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol is previously defined in the special symbol determination data table (winning type specifying means). Therefore, the main control CPU 72 can refer to the big hit stop symbol selection table in the big hit stop symbol determination process, and can determine the type of the winning symbol from the stored contents based on the big hit symbol random number.

[Winning symbol at the time of big hit]
In the present embodiment, three kinds of winning symbols are prepared roughly as winning symbols selectively determined at the time of a big hit. Breakdown of 3 types is "3 round probability variation pattern", "3 round normal symbol design", "16 round probability variation pattern". Each winning symbol may further include a plurality of winning symbols. For example, in the case of "3 round probability variation symbol", "3 round probability variation symbol a", "3 round probability variation symbol b", "3 round probability variation symbol c", and so on.

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

[First special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table]
FIG. 20 is a view showing a configuration example of a first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. When the result of the current big hit corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of the winning symbol with reference to the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table (winning type specifying means).

  In the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the left column shows the distribution value according to the winning symbol, and each distribution value “50”, “50” is the ratio when the denominator is 100. Equivalent to. Further, in the second column from the left, "three-round odd symbol" and "three-round normal symbol" corresponding to each distribution value are shown. That is, at the time of big hit corresponding to the first special symbol, the rate at which the "three round odd symbol" is selected is 50/100 (= 50%), and the rate at which the "three round regular symbol" is selected is 100 minutes Of 50 (= 50%). The size of each distribution value corresponds to the selection ratio for each winning symbol using the jackpot symbol random number.

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

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

[Number of definite variations]
In the second column from the right of the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the value of the number of probability variations (the number of ST) given after the end of the big hit game is shown.
In the present embodiment, when the gaming ball passes through the probability variation area during the big hit game, which corresponds to "three round probability variation symbol", the number of probability variations is given 100 times. In addition, although the game ball did not pass through the probability change area during the big hit game although the thing corresponding to "3 round probability variation symbol" is not made, the number of probability changes is not given (0 times is given).
On the other hand, when it corresponds to "3 round normal symbols", it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the probability change area during the big hit game, so the number of probability changes is not given.

[Time savings]
In the right column of the first special symbol big hit time stop symbol selection table, the value of the number of time savings (limit number of times) given after the end of the big hit game is shown.
In the present embodiment, the game corresponds to the “3 round probability variation symbol”, and when the game ball passes the probability variation area during the big hit game, the number of time saving is given 100 times. In addition, although it corresponds to "3 round probability variation symbol", when the game ball does not pass the definite variation area during the big hit game, the time saving number of times is granted 100 times.
On the other hand, when it corresponds to "3 round normal symbols", the number of time saving is given 100 times.

[Second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table]
FIG. 21 is a view showing a configuration example of a second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. When the result of the current big hit corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of the winning symbol with reference to the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table (winning type specifying means).

  Also in the second special symbol big hit time stop symbol selection table, the distribution value according to the winning symbol is shown in the left column, and each distribution value “80”, “20” is the case where the denominator is 100. It corresponds to the ratio. Similarly, in the second column from the left, "16 round probability variation symbols" and "3 round probability variation symbols" corresponding to the sorting value are shown. That is, at the time of big hit corresponding to the second special symbol, the ratio that "16 round probability variation symbol" is selected is 70/100 (= 70%), and the ratio that "three round probability variation symbol" is selected is It is 30/100 (= 30%).

  If the result of the current big hit corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU72 performs the selection lottery based on the big hit symbol random number, and selects the winning symbol with the selection ratio shown in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table To decide. Similarly, as shown in the third column from the left in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as a stop symbol command at the time of winning. Also here, the stop symbol command is described by the combination of MODE value-EVENT value, and among these, the MODE value "B2H" of the upper byte is selected when the winning symbol of this time is the big hit of the second special symbol. Represents that. Further, the lower byte EVENT values "01H" and "02H" respectively indicate the types of the corresponding winning symbols in the selection table. Therefore, for example, when the result of the current big hit corresponds to the second special symbol and "16 round probability variation symbol" is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command will be described by "B2H01H". .

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

[Number of definite variations]
In the second column from the right of the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the value of the number of probability variation (the number of ST) given after the end of the big hit game is shown.
In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the probability variation area during the big hit game, which corresponds to “16 round probability variation symbol” or “3 round probability variation symbol”, the number of probability variations is given 100 times. In addition, although it corresponds to "16 round probability variation symbol" or "3 round probability variation symbol", when the game ball does not pass the probability variation area during the big hit game, the number of probability variation is not given.

[Time savings]
In the right column of the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the value of the number of times of time reduction (limit number of times) given after the end of the big hit game is shown.
In the present embodiment, the game corresponds to "16 round probability variation symbol" or "3 round probability variation symbol", and when the game ball passes the probability variation area during the big hit game, the number of time saving is given 100 times.
In addition, although it corresponds to "16 round probability variation symbol" or "3 round probability variation symbol", when the game ball does not pass the probability variation area during the big hit game, the number of time saving is given 100 times.

[See Fig. 16: Special symbol variation pre-processing]
Step S2412: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number shifted in the previous step S2200. Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined fluctuation time in the fluctuation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time in the stop symbol display timer. In the case of a big hit reach fluctuation, a fluctuation time longer than the time of departure is generally determined.

In the present embodiment, if the result of the internal lottery corresponds to a big hit, control is performed such that, for example, “reach effect” is generated on the effect to be a big hit. And in the "big hit variation pattern selection table", a variation pattern corresponding to a plurality of types of "reach effects" is defined, and when it is a big hit, any variation pattern is selected from among them It will be.
Here, reach effects include various reach effects such as normal reach effect, long reach effect, super reach effect and the like. In addition, when winning with the time shortening function activated, even if a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time (a fluctuation pattern without reach effect) is selected without selecting a fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time. Good.

[Example of big hit time fluctuation pattern selection table]
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the jackpot variation pattern selection table (low probability non-time shortened state).
This selection table is a table to be referred to when the jackpot is won in the low probability non-time shortening state (variation pattern specifying means). Further, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are set and stored one byte at a time, respectively, from the top address. The “comparison value” is provided with values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)” that are different in stages. The “variation pattern numbers” “61” to “68” are assigned to the respective “comparison values”.

  The variation pattern numbers “61” to “65” correspond to the variation patterns that are hit per the super reach effect, and the variation pattern numbers “66” to “68” are the reach effects (other than the super reach effect It corresponds to the fluctuation pattern which becomes a hit when the reach effect is performed.

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

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of the jackpot variation pattern selection table (low probability time shortening state).
This selection table is a table used when winning in the low probability time shortening state (variation pattern specifying means). Further, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are set and stored one byte at a time, respectively, from the top address. For "comparison value", for example, eight stepwise different values "101", "201", "211", "221", "221", "231", "241", "251", "255 (FFH)" It is provided, and the "variation pattern number" of "81" to "88" is assigned to each "comparison value".

  The variation pattern numbers “81” to “88” correspond to the variation patterns that are the reach effect and hit.

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

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of the jackpot variation pattern selection table (high probability time shortening state).
This selection table is a table used when winning in the high probability time reduction state (variation pattern specifying means). Further, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are set and stored one byte at a time, respectively, from the top address. For "comparison value", for example, eight stepwise different values "101", "201", "211", "221", "221", "231", "241", "251", "255 (FFH)" The "variation pattern numbers""101" to "108" are assigned to the respective "comparison values".

  The variation pattern numbers “101” to “108” correspond to the variation patterns that are the reach effect and hit.

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

[See Fig. 16: Special symbol variation pre-processing]
Step S2414: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit and other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the value of the time shortening function operation flag as the game state flag (01H) regardless of the type of the winning symbol determined in the previous step S2410 (big hit stop symbol number). ) Is set in the flag area of the RAM 76 (time shortening state transition means, time shortening function operation means, advantageous game state transition means, special state transition means, gaming state setting means).

  Further, in the process of step S 2414, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (big hit symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the big hit stop symbol number. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 generates a lottery result command (at the time of big hit) along with the stop symbol command (at the time of big hit). The stop symbol command and the lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. The details of the process will be described later using another flowchart.

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

[Winning symbol at the time of small hit]
In this embodiment, the winning symbol at the time of the small hit is only one kind of "once-opened small hit symbol". However, in addition to this, for example, another type such as “two-time open small hit symbol” or “three-time open small hit symbol” may be prepared. The “small hit” as a result of the internal lottery is not a trigger to change the state thereafter to the “high probability state” or “time shortening state”, so “two rounds (2 The "open once small hit design" can be provided without being restricted by the above rule.

  Step S2408: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes small hitting variation pattern determination processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number shifted in the previous step S2200 (variation pattern selection means ). Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined fluctuation time in the fluctuation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time in the stop symbol display timer. In the present embodiment, it is possible to select the reach fluctuation pattern in the case of a small hit, or to select a fluctuation pattern equal to the time of the out-of-normal fluctuation.

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

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

[Fig. 14: Special symbol change processing, special symbol stop display processing]
In special symbol variation processing, the main control CPU72 loads the value of the variation timer from the register to the timer counter, and then the value of the timer counter according to the passage of time (count number of clock pulses or interrupt counter value) Decrement Then, the main control CPU 72 controls the variation display of the special symbol until the value becomes 0 while referring to the value of the timer counter. Then, when the value of the timer counter becomes 0, the main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol stop display process (step S4000) as the next jump destination.

  Further, in the special symbol stop display processing, the main control CPU 72 controls the stop display of the special symbol based on the stop symbol determined in the stop symbol determination processing (step S2404, step S2407, step S2410 in FIG. 16). Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a symbol stop command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. In the special symbol stop display processing, when the stop symbol is displayed for a predetermined time, the main control CPU 72 deletes the flag during flag variation.

[Special symbol storage area shift process]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of special symbol storage area shift processing. If the value of the operation memory counter corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is larger than “0” in the previous special symbol variation pre-processing (step S2100 in FIG. 16: Yes), the main control CPU 72 Executes this special symbol storage area shift process. Each step will be described below.

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

  Step S2212: The main control CPU 72 designates the second special symbol as the special symbol to be shifted in the storage area. This designation is performed, for example, by setting "02H" as a target symbol designation value.

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

  Step S2216: The main control CPU 72 shifts the random number storage area of the RAM 76 for the target special symbol designated in either step S2212 or step S2214. In addition, about the content of a specific process, it is as having already stated in the previous special symbol change pre-processing.

  Step S2218: Next, the main control CPU 72 subtracts the value of the operation storage counter for the special symbol of interest. For example, if the target for shifting the storage area this time is the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 subtracts (−1) the value of the operation storage counter corresponding to the second special symbol.

  Step S 2220: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets “the change start operation memory number” from the value of the operation memory counter after subtraction. Here, the value of the operation memory counter may be added to both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and then the “number of operation memories at start of fluctuation” may be set.

Step S2222: In addition, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the special symbol to be shifted in the present memory area is the second special symbol.
Step S2224: When the target is the second special symbol (step S2222: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets an effect memory number reduction effect command for the second special symbol. The effect command set here is also generated as a command of 1 word length, but the configuration is in contrast to the above-mentioned "effect memory number increase effect command". That is, the effect memory number reduction effect command has a lower byte value (for example, "00H" to "03H" for indicating the number of action memories after reduction with respect to the leading value (for example, "BCH") for the upper byte indicating the command type. “), And the value of the lower byte is obtained by further adding (ORing) an addition value (eg,“ 10H ”) which means“ a decrease in the number of working memories accompanying consumption ”. Therefore, for the low-order byte, the second digit is "1" by ORing the addition value "10H", and this value indicates that "result (change information) due to decrease in the number of working memories" It becomes a thing. In other words, if the lower byte of the command is "13H", the number of working memories "4" (command notation "14H") up to the previous time is reduced by one, and the current working memory number is "3" (command The notation shows that it became "13H". Similarly, if the lower byte is "12H" to "10H", the result is that the working memory numbers "3" to "1" (command notation "13H" to "11H") until the previous time decrease by one respectively The present operating memory number indicates that "2" to "0" (command notation is "12H" to "10H"). In addition, precedence value "BCH" is a value showing that the present production command is an operation memory number command about the 2nd special symbol.

  Step S2226: If the target of this time is the first special symbol (step S2222: No), the main control CPU 72 sets the effect memory number reduction effect command for the first special symbol. The command in this case is the same as the above except that the leading value is a value (for example, "BBH") indicating that the preceding value is an operation memory number command for the first special symbol.

Step S2228: Then, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output process. This processing is for transmitting to the effect control device 124 the operation memory number reduction effect command set in the previous step S2224 or step S2226 (memory number notification means).
When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol variation pre-processing (FIG. 16).

[Big hit other setting processing]
FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of setting processing when there is a big hit. Hereinafter, description will be made along the procedure example.

  Step S2450: The main control CPU 72 executes flag area setting processing. In this processing, as described above, the value (01H) of the time shortening function operation flag is set in the flag area of the RAM 76 as the gaming state flag.

  Step S2460: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes command subsequent value storage processing (preliminary information storage means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 stores a subsequent value of a command specifying a gaming state to be set after the big hit game is finished, based on the big hit stop symbol number. The content of the specific processing will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S2480: The main control CPU 72 executes various command generation processing. In this process, as described above, the main control CPU 72 generates a lottery result command (at the big hit) together with the stop symbol command (at the big hit) at the timing before the start of the fluctuation.

[Command subsequent value storage processing]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart of an exemplary procedure for storing a command subsequent value. Hereinafter, description will be made along the procedure example.

Step S2462: The main control CPU 72 determines whether the gaming state (for example, whether the time is shortened or not) at the start of the big hit fluctuation of this time and the special symbol of the fluctuation target (first special symbol or second special symbol) Select the data table from).
Step S2464: The main control CPU 72 acquires data corresponding to the winning symbol from the selected data table, that is, the subsequent value of each command.

Although not particularly illustrated, in the data table selected in step S2462, the subsequent values of the “playing state preparation designation command” and the “special number of times preparation designation command” at the time of jackpot by gaming state and by special symbol are previously defined. It is done. The definition of the successor value is, for example, as follows.
(1) "3 round normal symbol" of the first special symbol in the non-time shortening state: trailing value "01H"
(2) "3 round probability variation symbol" of the first special symbol in the non-time shortening state: Follow value "02H"
(3) "3 round normal symbol" of the first special symbol in the time shortening state: Follow value "01H"
(4) "3 round probability odd symbol" of the first special symbol in the time shortening state: Follow value "02H"
(5) "3 round probability variation symbol" of the second special symbol in the non-time shortening state: Follow value "03H"
(6) "16 round probability variation symbol" of the second special symbol in the non-time shortening state: trailing value "03H"
(7) "3 round probability variation symbol" of the second special symbol in the time shortening state: Follow value "04H"
(8) "16 round probability odd symbol" of the second special symbol in the time shortening state: Follow value "04H"
Moreover, the game state which each subsequent value designates is the following.
"01H" ... specify the low probability state and the time shortening state.
"02H" ... specify the high probability state and the time shortening state.
"03H" ... Specifies the high probability state and the time shortening state (irregular).
"04H" ... Specifies the high probability state and the time shortening state (during the high probability state).
In the above example, the subsequent values of (1) and (3), (2) and (4), (5) and (6), (7) and (8) are common, but different subsequent It may be a value.

  Note that, as in the present embodiment, in the case where “passing of a probability variation area” is set to a high probability state, strictly speaking, “high probability state” can not be designated before the start of fluctuation, so here In the above, it is assumed that "a specification that becomes a high probability state on the condition that the passage of a definite variation area is passed". Further, in the embodiment in which the high probability state after the big hit is set by the winning symbol at the time of the big hit, which does not have the definite variation area as in the present embodiment, the high probability state is It is possible to specify.

  Step S2466: The main control CPU 72 stores the acquired subsequent value as a “playing state preparation flag” in the flag area of the RAM 76.

Step S2468: Further, the main control CPU 72 stores the value of the “playing state preparation counter” in the counter area of the RAM 76. In addition, the value of the gaming state preparation counter is "100 (times)", which corresponds to the fact that the time saving number of times given for all the winning symbols is 100 times. Therefore, when the number of times of time reduction (the number of positive variations) is different for each winning symbol, different values of the game state preparation counter may be set according to the winning symbol.
When the above processing is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the caller. The control application of the "playing state preparation flag" and the "playing state preparation counter" stored here will be further described later.

[Special symbol stop display processing]
Next, FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of processing during special symbol stop display. Each step will be described below.

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

  Step S4200: Then, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the stop display time has ended based on the value of the stop symbol display timer subtracted this time. Specifically, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is not 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the stop display time has not ended yet (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process, and jumps from the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 14) also in the next interrupt cycle to repeatedly execute the special symbol stop display process.

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

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

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

[At the time of winning]
Step S4350: The main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination of the jump table to the “big hit variable winning device management process”. The main control CPU 72 executes processing to set various functions inoperative in this processing. Specifically, the probability fluctuation function is deactivated and the time shortening function is deactivated. As a result, before the special game (overall role) is started, the low probability non-time shortening state is transitioned.

  Step S4400: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets “big bonus start (big hit game in progress)” as an internal state flag in control. Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the continuous operation number status according to the type of the big hit symbol. For example, if the type of the jackpot symbol is "16 round odd symbol", a value corresponding to "16 round" is set in the continuous operation number status. Moreover, when the kind of big hit symbol is "3 round probability odd symbol" or "3 round normal symbol", the value showing "3 rounds" is set to continuous operation frequency status. Then, the main control CPU 72 generates a state command representing a big hit. A state command representing a big hit is sent to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S4500: Then, the main control CPU 72 generates a continuous operation number command. The continuous operation number command can be generated based on the type (stop symbol number) of the big hit symbol determined in the previous big hit stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 16). For example, if the type of the jackpot symbol is "16 round odd symbol", the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing "16 round". Moreover, when the kind of big hit symbol is "3 round probability odd symbol" or "3 round normal symbol", the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing "3 round". The generated continuous operation number command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

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

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

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

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

  Step S4605: On the other hand, when the small hit flag value (01H) is set (Step S4600: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the address of the small hit variable winning device management process as the jump destination address of the jump table. set.

  Step S4606: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets “small hit start (medium hit)” as an internal state flag on control. In addition, the main control CPU 72 generates a state command representing a small hit. A state command representing a small hit is sent to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S4610: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the number cut counter. In the "counting counter", the respective counter values are set in the probability variation count area and the time count area of the RAM 76 in the "high probability state" and the "time shortening state". In the present embodiment, the function of so-called rounding probability variation is adopted, so that when switching to the “high probability time shortening state”, the rounding counter for the high probability state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 100 times), The number cut counter relating to the time saving state is set to a predetermined value (for example, 100 times). Further, when transitioning to the “low probability time shortening state”, the counting counter for the high probability state is not set, and the counting counter for the time shortening state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 100 times).

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

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

  Step S4650: Here, the main control CPU 72 resets the flag at the time of operation of the number cut function. In the present embodiment, when shifting to the “high probability time shortening state” corresponding to “any probability symbol”, the counting counter for the high probability state and the time shortening state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 100 times) Therefore, it is the probability fluctuation function operation flag and the time shortening function operation flag that are reset (playing state resetting means).

  In addition, when transitioning to the “low probability time shortening state”, since the number cut counter relating to the time shortening state is set to a predetermined value (for example, 100 times), only the time shortening function activation flag is reset. There is (playing state reset means). Thereby, the time shortening state and the high probability state are ended after the stop display of the special symbol. When the above procedure is completed, the processing returns to the special symbol game processing.

[Display output management process]
Next, FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9) executed in the interrupt management process. The display output management process is a special symbol display setting process (step S1200), a normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), a status display setting process (step S1220), an operation memory display setting process (step S1230), a continuous operation number display setting The configuration includes a subroutine group of the process (step S1240).

  Among them, the special symbol display setting process (step S1200), the normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), and the operation storage display setting process (step S1230) are the first special symbol display device 34, the second as described above. Generates and outputs a drive signal applied to each of the special symbol display device 35, the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a and the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a Processing.

  The state display setting process (step S1220) and the continuous operation number display setting process (step S1240) are processes for generating and outputting drive signals to be applied to each LED of the gaming state display device 38. First, in the state display setting process, the main control CPU 72 controls lighting of the probability fluctuation state display lamp 38d and the time shortening state display lamp 38e according to the value of the probability fluctuation function operation flag or the time shortening function operation flag. For example, if the value (01H) is set in the probability variation function activation flag at power-on of the pachinko machine 1, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the probability variation state display lamp 38d. In addition, the probability fluctuation state display lamp 38d keeps on lighting until the jackpot game regarding the special symbol is started, or until the probability fluctuation function is turned off after the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed a prescribed number of times, and then it is not The display is switched (off). On the other hand, if the value (01H) is set in the time reduction function activation flag, the main control CPU 72 turns on the lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the time saving status indicator 38e regardless of whether the power is turned on or not. Output Further, the main control CPU 72 controls lighting of the launch position designation lamp 38f in accordance with the special game management status. For example, when the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 is activated by a big hit game or a small hit game, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the firing position designation lamp 38 f . Also, if the value (01H) is set in the time shortening function activation flag, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the firing position designation lamp 38f in addition to the short time status indicator lamp 38e. . It should be noted that the launch position specification lamp 38f lights up from the start of the big hit game until the end of the "time reduced state" when shifting to the "time reduced state" after the big hit game, and is not lighted by the end of the "time reduced state" It becomes OFF).

  Further, the main control CPU 72 controls lighting of the big hit type display lamps 38a and 38b in the continuous operation number display setting process. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal for one of the big hit type display lamps 38a and 38b based on the value of the continuous operation number status. At this time, it is the display lamp 38a, 38b corresponding to the jackpot symbol designated by the value of the continuous operation number status that is the target of outputting the lighting signal. For example, if the value of the continuous operation number status designates "16 rounds", the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38b representing "16 rounds (16R)". Further, if the value of the continuous operation number status designates "3 rounds", the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38a representing "3 rounds (3R)".

[Big win variable pay device management process]
Next, details of the jackpot variable winning device management process will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the big hit variable winning prize device management process. The big hit variable winning device management process is a big hit game process selection process (step S5100), a big hit big winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5200), a big hit start process (step S5250), a big hit big winning opening and closing operation The process includes a subroutine group of processing (step S5300), big hit big winning opening closing processing (step S5400), and big hit end processing (step S5500).

  Step S5100: In the jackpot gaming process selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (one of steps S5200 to S5500). That is, the main control CPU 72 selects the program address of the process to be executed next from the jump table as the address of the jump destination, and sets the end of the big hit variable winning device management process in the stack pointer as the return address. Which process to select as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the process performed so far. For example, if the operation (opening / closing operation) of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 has not been started yet, the main control CPU 72 starts processing for a big hit as the next jump destination (step S5250) Choose Further, if the big hit start process (step S5250) is finished, the main control CPU 72 selects the big hit big winning opening / closing operation process (step S5300) as the next jump destination, and the big hitting big winning opening / closing operation If the processing has been completed, the jackpot winning prize closing processing (step S5400) is selected as the next jump destination. When the big hit big winning opening / closing operation process and the big hit big winning opening closing process are repeatedly executed over the set number of continuous operations (the number of rounds), the main control CPU 72 performs a big hit finish process (the next jump destination) Step S5500) is selected. Each process will be described in more detail below.

[Big hit big winning opening opening pattern setting processing]
FIG. 31 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of a big hit big winning opening opening pattern setting process. This process is for setting conditions such as the number of times of opening and closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 at the time of a big hit, and the time of each opening. Each step will be described below.

  Step S5204: The main control CPU 72 executes an open pattern selection process by symbol. In this process, the main control CPU72 according to the corresponding winning symbol of this time opening pattern of the large winning opening (opening number and the opening time of each round), the interval time between rounds, the number of counts in one round (maximum The number of winnings), the operation pattern of the solenoid 99 for the probability change area, the opening time, and the ending time are selected. The opening pattern of the big winning opening according to the winning symbol, the operation pattern of the solenoid 99 for the probability variation area, the interval time between rounds, the opening time, and the ending time are described in the operation pattern of the variable winning apparatus during the big hit shown in FIG. It is street. Although the number of counts (maximum number of winnings) in one round is basically about 10, there is almost no chance that winning will occur during the opening of an extremely short time (about 0.1 second) (impossible) Not very difficult).

  Step S5206: The main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds in this big hit game based on the big hit winning symbol selected in the previous big hit stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 16). Specifically, if “16 round odd symbols” is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to 16 times. In addition, if “3 round probability variation symbol” or “3 round normal symbol” is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to three. The number of execution rounds set here is stored, for example, in the buffer area of the RAM 76 using the corresponding value in the program.

  Step S5208: Next, the main control CPU 72 counts the big hit open timer and the positive change area timer (the open time of the positive change area based on the large winning opening open pattern set in the previous step S5204 and the operation pattern of the probability change area solenoid 99). Set the timer). The value of the timer set here is the opening time of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 or the opening time of the probability variation area. In addition, if time of about 20.0-29.0 seconds is set as a value of big hit opening timer and definite variation area timer, the opening time will enter the big winning a prize opening and probability variation during one opening. This is a sufficient time for passage of the area to occur easily (for example, a time during which ten or more gaming balls are shot by the firing control board set 174, preferably six seconds or more). On the other hand, if 0.1 seconds is set as the value of the big hit opening timer and the probability changing area timer, the opening time is not impossible to enter the big winning opening and pass through the probability changing area during one opening. In any case, a short time (which makes it difficult) hardly occurs (for example, a time shorter than 1 second, preferably a time shorter than the firing interval of the game balls by the launch control board set 174).

  Step S5210: Then, the main control CPU 72 determines the big hit time interval timer and the positive change area interval timer (temporary change area temporarily based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S5204 and the operation pattern of the probability change area solenoid 99). Set a timer that counts the waiting time for closing. The value of the timer set here becomes the waiting time between rounds during the big hit or the temporary closing time of the probability variation area.

  Step S5212: After completing the above procedure, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big hit start process, and returns to the big hit variable winning apparatus management process (FIG. 30).

[Big hit start process]
FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the big hit start process. This process is for controlling the opening time (starting time) at the time of the big hit. Hereinafter, the procedure will be described.

  Step S5260: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit start time timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an initial value of the opening time in the big hit start time timer, and then counts down the timer (for each call of this module) as time passes.

  Step S5262: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the big hit start time has elapsed. Specifically, if the value of the big hit start time timer has not yet become 0, the main control CPU 72 determines that the big hit start time has not elapsed (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 ends this module and returns to the jackpot variable winning device management process (FIG. 30).

  Thereafter, when the value of the big hit start time timer becomes 0 with the passage of time, the main control CPU 72 determines that the big hit start time has elapsed (Yes), and executes the processing of step S5264.

  Step S5264: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination as the big hit large winning opening opening and closing operation processing.

  After the above processing, the main control CPU 72 returns to the jackpot variable winning device management processing (FIG. 30).

[Big hit big winning opening opening and closing operation processing]
FIG. 33 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the big hit big winning opening / closing operation process. This process is for controlling the opening / closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 at the time of a big hit. Hereinafter, the procedure will be described.

  Step S5301: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the special winning opening interval timer is counting down. Specifically, whether or not the special winning opening interval timer is counting down may be confirmed by checking whether or not the special winning opening interval timer set in the following step S5314 is already in operation. it can.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the special winning opening interval timer is counting down (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5314. On the other hand, when it can not be confirmed that the special winning opening interval timer is counting down (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5302.

  Step S5302: The main control CPU 72 opens the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening. Specifically, based on the operation pattern of the big hit during the big hit shown in FIG. 15, the drive signal to be applied to the first large winning opening solenoid 90 or the second large winning opening solenoid 97 is output. Thereby, the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 operates to shift from the closed state to the open state.

  Step S5303: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes open timer countdown processing. In this process, the release timer countdown set in the previous big hit time special winning opening open pattern setting process (step S5208 in FIG. 31) is executed.

  Step S5303a: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the probability variable region interval timer is counting down. Specifically, it is possible to confirm whether or not the probability variation region interval timer is counting down by checking whether or not the probability variation region interval timer set in the following step S5314 is already operating.

  As a result, when it is confirmed that the probability change area interval timer is counting down (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5314. On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that the probability change area interval timer is counting down (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5304.

  Step S5304: The main control CPU 72 executes the probability variable area open process. Specifically, based on the operation pattern of the variable winning apparatus in the big hit shown in FIG. As a result, the probability changing region wing member 31 d is opened, and the gaming ball can be guided to the probability changing region disposed inside the second variable winning device 31.

  Step S5305: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a probability variable area timer countdown process. In this process, the countdown of the probability variation area timer set in the previous big hit time large winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5208 in FIG. 31) is executed.

  Step S5306: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the special winning opening open time has ended. Specifically, it is checked whether the value of the release timer after the countdown process is 0 or less, and if the value of the release timer is not yet 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5307a. Run.

  Step S5307a: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the probability variable area open time has ended. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the probability variation area timer after the countdown processing is 0 or less, and if the value of the release timer is not yet 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5308. Run.

  On the other hand, when the value of the probability variable area timer is 0 or less (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5307 b.

  Step S5307 b: A definite variation area closing process is performed. Specifically, a process of stopping the output of the drive signal applied to the probability change region solenoid 99 is executed. As a result, the probability changing region wing member 31 d is closed, and the gaming ball can not be guided to the probability changing region disposed inside the second variable winning device 31.

  Step S5308: The main control CPU 72 executes a winning ball number counting process. In this process, the number of gaming balls that have won in the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 (the first large winning opening during opening or the second large winning opening) within the opening time is counted. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 increments the count value based on the winning detection signal input from the first count switch 84 or the second count switch 85 within the opening time.

  Step S5310: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the current count number is less than a predetermined number (10). The predetermined number defines the upper limit (upper limit of winning balls) of the number of winning balls allowed per opening (one round of a big hit). If the count number has not yet reached the predetermined number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the jackpot variable winning device management processing. Then, when the big hit variable winning prize device management process is executed next, the main control CPU 72 repeatedly executes the procedure of step S5301 to step S5310 because the jump destination is set to the big hit big winning opening opening / closing operation process at the current stage. Do.

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

  Step S5312: The main control CPU 72 closes the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the first large winning opening solenoid 90 or the second large winning opening solenoid 97 is stopped. Thereby, the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 shifts from the open state to the closed state.

  Step S5313: The main control CPU 72 executes the probability variable area closing process. Specifically, a process of stopping the output of the drive signal applied to the probability change region solenoid 99 is executed. As a result, the probability changing region wing member 31 d is closed, and the gaming ball can not be guided to the probability changing region disposed inside the second variable winning device 31.

  Step S5314: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes interval timer countdown processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 executes the countdown of the special winning opening interval timer and the probability variation area interval timer set in the big hit large winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5210 in FIG. 31).

  Step S5315: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the special winning opening interval time has ended. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the special winning opening interval timer after countdown processing is 0 or less, and if the value of the special winning opening interval timer is not yet 0 or less (No), main control The CPU 72 returns to the end address of the jackpot variable winning device management process (FIG. 30). When the big hit large winning opening opening / closing operation process is executed in the next call, the process jumps from the top step S5301 and immediately executes step S5314. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the value of the special winning opening interval timer after the countdown processing becomes 0 or less (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5318.

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

  Step S5320: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the release number counter after increment has reached the number set in the current round. Here, the reason why "the number of times set in the current round" is determined is, for example, "make the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 open more than once in one round during a big hit" This is to cope with the open pattern of In addition, when such an open pattern is not employ | adopted, "the frequency | count set in the present round" is set once at each round. Therefore, since the counter value reaches the set number of times in one opening / closing operation in each round during the big hit game (Yes), the main control CPU 72 will proceed to step S5322.

  On the other hand, in the case where a pattern in which the opening and closing operations are repeated a plurality of times in one round is adopted, the counter value has not reached the set number of times at the end of one opening (No). In this case, when the main control CPU 72 returns to the big hit variable winning prize device management process, the jump destination is currently set to the big hit big win opening / closing operation process at the current stage, so the procedure from step S5301 to step S5320 is repeatedly executed. Do. As a result, incrementing of the release number counter proceeds in step S5318, and when the counter value reaches the set number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5322.

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

[Big win time big prize mouth closing processing]
FIG. 34 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the big hit big winning hole closing process. The big hit big winning hole closing process is for continuing the operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 or ending the operation. Hereinafter, the procedure will be described.

  Step S5401a: The main control CPU 72 executes an inter-round interval timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an initial value of the inter-round interval time in the inter-round interval timer, and then counts down the timer (for each call of this module) as time passes.

  Step S5401b: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether the inter-round interval time has elapsed. Specifically, if the value of the inter-round interval timer has not yet become 0, the main control CPU 72 determines that the inter-round interval time has not elapsed (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 ends this module and returns to the jackpot variable winning device management process (FIG. 30).

  After that, when the value of the inter-round interval timer becomes 0 with the passage of time, the main control CPU 72 determines that the inter-round interval time has elapsed (Yes), and executes the processing of step S5402.

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

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

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

  Step S5406: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination as the big hit large winning opening opening and closing operation processing.

  Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball number counter, and returns to the jackpot variable winning device management processing.

  Next, when the main control CPU 72 executes the big hit variable winning prize device management process, the main control CPU 72 performs the next hit, the big hit big winning opening opening / closing operation process in the big hit time gaming process selection process (step S5100 in FIG. 30). Run. Then, after execution of the big hit large winning opening opening and closing operation processing, through the execution of the big hit large winning opening closing processing, the main control CPU72 executes the big hitting large winning opening closing processing again, and repeatedly executes step S5402 to step S5408 Do. Thus, the opening and closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 is continuously executed until the actual number of rounds reaches the set number of execution rounds (9 times or 16 times).

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

  Steps S5410 and S5412: In this case, when the round number counter is reset (= 0), the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination as the big hit end process.

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

[Big hit end processing]
FIG. 35 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the big hit end process. This big hit end process is for adjusting the condition when the operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 at the time of big hit is finished. Hereinafter, description will be made along the procedure example.

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

  Step S5502: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed. Specifically, if the value of the big hit end time timer has not yet become 0, the main control CPU 72 determines that the big hit end time has not elapsed (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 executes step S5520.

[Before big hit time end time lapse]
Step S5520: The main control CPU 72 executes a command destination transmission process before the end of the main character. In this process, the main control CPU 72 performs a process of first transmitting a command to the effect control CPU 126 at a timing before the big hit end time elapses (before the big win end). The contents of the process will be described later using another flowchart. Further, when the present process is completed, the main control CPU 72 ends the present module and returns to the jackpot variable winning device management process (FIG. 30).

[After the big hit end time elapsed]
On the other hand, the procedure when the big hit end time has elapsed is as follows.
That is, when the value of the big hit end time timer becomes 0 with the passage of time, the main control CPU 72 determines that the big hit end time has elapsed (Yes), and executes step S5503 and subsequent steps.

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

  Step S5506: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value (01H) of the probability variation function operation flag is set. This flag is set in the previous switch input event process (step S28 in FIG. 10).

  Step S5508: If the value of the probability variation function activation flag is set (step S5506: YES), the main control CPU 72 sets the number of probability variations (for example, 100 times). The value of the set probability fluctuation number is stored, for example, in the probability variation counter area of the RAM 76 and becomes a count counter value. The probability fluctuation number set here is the upper limit number of times to perform fluctuation of the special symbol (internal lottery) in the high probability state in the subsequent games. In the present embodiment, since the upper limit is set to the high probability state, the result of the winning may not be obtained in the high probability state, and the state may return to the low probability state (so-called truncation). If the value of the probability variation function operation flag is not set (step S5506: No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S5508.

  Step S5510: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value (01H) of the time shortening function operation flag is set. This flag is set in the above-mentioned big hit time other special symbol fluctuation pre-processing and other setting process (step S 2414 in FIG. 16).

  Step S5512: Then, if the value of the time shortening function activation flag is set (step S5510: YES), the main control CPU 72 sets the time saving number (for example, 100 times). Here, which time reduction number is to be set depends on the value of the probability variation function activation flag. That is, if the value of the probability variation function operation flag is set, the main control CPU 72 sets 100 times as the time reduction number (high probability time shortening state transition means, advantageous game state transition means, gaming state setting means), probability variation If the value of the function operation flag is not set, 100 times are set as the number of time reductions (low probability time shortening state transition means, advantageous gaming state transition means, gaming state setting means). The value of the set number of times is stored in the time count area of the RAM 76. The time reduction number set here is the upper limit number for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the subsequent games. If the value of the time shortening function activation flag is not set (step S5510: NO), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S5512.

  Step S5514: Then, the main control CPU 72 generates a state designation command based on various flags. Specifically, in response to the resetting of the jackpot flag or the end of the winning combination, a state designation command representing "normally medium" is generated as the gaming state. In addition, if the probability variation function activation flag is set, a state specification command representing "in high probability" is generated as the internal state, and if the time shortening function activation flag is set, the "time reduction in internal state" is generated. Generate a state specification command representing "." These state designation commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

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

  Step S5518: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination in the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 14) in the special symbol game process as the special symbol variation pre-processing. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the jackpot variable winning device management processing.

[Command destination transmission process before the end of main character]
FIG. 36 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of command destination transmission processing before the end of a winning combination. Hereinafter, description will be made along the procedure example.

  Step S5522: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit end time timer has reached 500 ms. Here, although "500 ms" is represented, it may be determined whether "the timer value is a value equivalent to the remaining time 500 ms" in practice. In any case, if the value of the big hit end time timer is not 500 ms remaining (No), the main control CPU 72 ends the present module and returns to the calling source. On the other hand, when the value of the big hit end time timer remains 500 ms (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5524 and subsequent steps.

  Step S5524: The main control CPU 72 loads a “playing state preparation flag” from the flag area of the RAM 76. The "playing state preparation flag" to be loaded here is the one set in the previous command subsequent value storing process (FIG. 27), and the flag stores a value to be the command subsequent value.

  Step S5526: The main control CPU 72 sets the loaded flag as a subsequent value, and combines this with a preceding value (predetermined one) on the program code to generate a “play state preparation designation command”. Note that the leading value of the command represents "playing state preparation designation", and the following value represents "the playing state scheduled to shift after the big hit game". Note that, as described above, in the present embodiment, "the passage of the probability variation area" is set to the high probability state, so the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the probability variation function activation flag here, and the flag value "02H", "03H", "04H") of "Specify High Probability State" will be valid on condition that "01H" is set, and the flag value is "00H" For example, the subsequent value (“02H”, “03H”, “04H”) of “designate high probability state” may be rewritten as “designate low probability state” (change to “01H”).

  Step S5528: The main control CPU 72 executes effect control output processing here. The contents of the process are the same as the effect control output process in the interrupt management process (FIG. 9). Therefore, the "playing state preparation designation command" generated in the previous step S5526 is transmitted to the effect control CPU 126 at the timing when the value of the big hit end time timer becomes 500 ms. An example of effect using this command will be described later.

  Step S5530: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 loads the “playing state preparation counter” from the counter area of the RAM 76. The "playing state preparation counter" loaded here is the one set in the previous command subsequent value storing process (FIG. 27), and the counter stores a value which is the number of probability variations or the number of time saving.

  Step S5532: The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the loaded counter as a subsequent value, and combines this with a preceding value (predetermined one) on the program code to generate a “special number of times preparation designation command”. In addition, the leading value of the command represents "special number of times preparation designation", and the subsequent value represents "predetermined number of times to execute special variation after the big hit game". Further, "special variation" means that a variation pattern is determined with reference to a special variation pattern table dedicated to the high probability state or the time shortening state.

  Step S5534: The main control CPU 72 executes the effect control output process here as well. Here too, the contents of the process are the same as the effect control output process in the interrupt management process (FIG. 9). Therefore, the "special number preparation preparation command" generated in the previous step S5532 is transmitted to the effect control CPU 126 at the timing when the value of the big hit end time timer becomes 500 ms. An example of effect using this command will be described later.

[Small hit variable pay device management process]
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the small hitting variable winning prize device management process. Small hit time variable winning device management process, small hit time game process selection process (step S6100), small hit time large winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S6200), small hit time large winning opening opening and closing operation process (step S6300) The small winning large winning opening closing process (step S6400), the small hitting time ending process (step S6500) is a configuration including a subroutine group.

  Step S6100: In the small hitting game process selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (one of steps S6200 to S6500). That is, the main control CPU 72 selects the program address of the process to be executed next from the jump table as the address of the jump destination, and sets the end of the small hit variable winning device management process in the stack pointer as the return address. . Which process to select as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the process performed so far. For example, if the operation (opening / closing operation) of the first variable winning device 30 has not been started yet, the main control CPU 72 selects the small hit large winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S6200) as the next jump destination. Do. On the other hand, if the small hit large winning opening opening pattern setting process has already been completed, the main control CPU72 as the next jump destination small winning large winning opening opening and closing operation processing (step S6300) is selected, small hit large If the winning opening opening / closing operation processing is completed, the small hit large winning opening closing processing (step S6400) is selected as the next jump destination. When the small hit large winning opening opening / closing operation process and the small hitting large winning opening closing process are repeatedly executed over the set number of continuous operations, the main control CPU 72 executes the small hit end process as the next jump destination (step S6500) is selected. Each process will be described in more detail below.

[Small hit big winning opening opening pattern setting processing]
FIG. 38 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of small hit large winning opening opening pattern setting processing. This process is for setting conditions such as the number of times of opening and closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 at the time of a small hit and the time of each opening. Each step will be described below.

  Step S6212: The main control CPU 72 sets a "small hit open pattern". In the case of the present embodiment, for the “small hit open pattern”, for example, an open pattern of “0.1 second open” is set for each of the first and second times. Since "small hit" does not have the concept of "round", "open pattern" is also written as "first open" and "second open".

  Step S6214: The main control CPU 72 sets, for example, twice the number of times of opening of the special winning opening based on the special winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S6212. The number of times of release set here is stored, for example, in the buffer area of the RAM 76.

  Step S6216: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a small hit open timer. The value of the timer set here is an open time per operation when the first variable winning device 30 is operated. In the present embodiment, 0.1 seconds is set as the value of the small hit open timer, and such open time hardly causes winning in the large winning opening during one open (it is difficult ) For a short time (eg, less than one second, preferably less than the firing interval of the gaming ball by the launcher unit).

  Step S6218: The main control CPU 72 sets a small hit time interval timer. The value of the timer set here is a standby time for each opening and closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 a plurality of times at the time of a small hit, and this timer value is set to, for example, about 2 seconds.

  Step S6220: After completing the above procedure, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the small hit large winning opening / closing operation process, and returns to the small hit variable winning apparatus management process (FIG. 37). Then, the main control CPU 72 executes small hit time large winning opening opening and closing operation processing (step S6300) next.

[Small hit big winning opening opening and closing operation processing]
FIG. 39 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of small hit large winning opening opening and closing operation processing. This process is for controlling the opening and closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 at the time of a small hit. Hereinafter, the procedure will be described.

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

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

  Step S6302: The main control CPU 72 opens the first big winning opening. Specifically, a drive signal to be applied to the first large winning opening solenoid 90 is output. As a result, the first variable winning device 30 operates to shift from the closed state to the open state.

  Step S6304: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes open timer countdown processing. In this process, the release timer countdown set in the previous small hit large winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S6216 in FIG. 38) is executed.

  Step S6306: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the open time has ended. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the release timer after the countdown process is 0 or less, and if the value of the release timer is not yet 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S6308. Run.

  Step S6308: The main control CPU 72 executes a winning ball number counting process. In this process, the number of gaming balls that have won in the first variable winning device 30 (the first large winning opening during opening) within the opening time is counted. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 increments the value of the count number based on the winning detection signal inputted from the first count switch 84 within the opening time.

  Step S6310: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the current count number is less than a predetermined number (10). The predetermined number defines the upper limit (upper limit of winning balls) of the number of winning balls allowed per opening (one opening at a small hit). If the count number has not yet reached the predetermined number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the small hit variable winning prize apparatus management process (FIG. 37). Then, when the small hit variable winning prize device management process is executed next, since the jump destination is set to the small hit large winning opening opening / closing operation process at the current stage, the main control CPU 72 executes the procedure of steps S6301 to S6310. Execute repeatedly.

  If it is determined in step S6306 that the opening time has ended (Yes), or if it is confirmed in step S6310 that the count number has reached the predetermined number (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S6312. Here, since the value of the release timer is set to a short time, the main control CPU 72 usually proceeds to step S6310 before confirming that the count number has reached the predetermined number at the time of small hit. In most cases, it is determined in S6306 that the opening time has ended.

  Step S6312: The main control CPU 72 closes the first big winning opening. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the first big winning opening solenoid 90 is stopped. Thereby, the first variable winning device 30 returns from the open state to the closed state.

  Step S6314: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes interval timer countdown processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 executes the countdown of the interval timer set in the small hit large winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S6218 in FIG. 38).

  Step S6315: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the interval time has ended. Specifically, whether or not the value of the interval timer after the countdown processing is 0 or less is checked. If the value of the interval timer is not yet 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 is variable at the time of small hit. The end address of the winning device management process (FIG. 37) is restored. When the small hit large winning opening / closing operation process is executed in the next call, the process jumps from the first step S6301 and immediately executes step S6314. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the value of the interval timer after the countdown processing becomes 0 or less (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S6316.

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

[Small hit big winning opening closing process]
FIG. 40 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the small hit large winning opening closing process. The small hit large winning opening closing process is for continuing the operation of the first variable winning device 30 or ending the operation. Hereinafter, the procedure will be described.

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

  Step S6414: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the release number counter after increment has reached the set release number. The number of times of opening is set in the previous special winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S6214 in FIG. 38). If the value of the opening number counter has not yet reached the set opening number (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S6416.

Step S6416: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to small hit time large winning opening opening and closing operation processing.
Step S6430: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball number counter, and returns to the small hitting variable winning device management process (FIG. 37).

  Next, when the main control CPU 72 executes the variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 performs the small jump large winning opening opening and closing operation process which is the next jump destination in the small hitting game process selection process (step S6100 in FIG. 37). Run. Then, after executing the small hit large winning opening opening and closing operation processing, the main control CPU 72 executes the small hitting large winning opening closing processing again, and until the actual opening number reaches the set opening number (twice) The opening and closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 is repeatedly executed.

  If the actual number of times of opening at the time of the small hit has reached the set number of times of opening (step S6414: YES), the main control CPU 72 executes step S6418 next.

  Step S6418, Step S6420: In this case, when the main control CPU 72 resets the open number counter (= 0), the next jump destination is set as the small hit end process.

  Step S6430: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball number counter, and returns to the small hitting variable winning device management process (FIG. 37). As a result, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the small hit time end process is selected this time.

[Small hit time end processing]
FIG. 41 is a flowchart of an example of a small hit termination process. The small hit time end process is for adjusting the condition when the operation of the first variable winning device 30 at the small hit time is ended. Hereinafter, description will be made along the procedure example.

  Step S6502: The main control CPU 72 executes a small hit end time timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an initial value to the small hit end time timer, and then counts down the timer (each call of this module) as time passes.

  Step S6504: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the small hit time end time has elapsed. Specifically, if the value of the small hit end time timer is not yet zero, the main control CPU 72 determines that the small hit end time has not elapsed (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 ends the present module and returns to the small hit variable winning prize apparatus management process (FIG. 37).

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

  Step S6506, Step S6508: The main control CPU 72 resets the value of the small hit flag (00H), and deletes "small hit" from the internal state flag to end the small hit game. In the case of a small hit, in particular, the internal condition device does not operate, such a procedure is merely intended to erase the flag.

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

  Step S6512: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination in the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 14) in the special symbol game process as the special symbol variation pre-processing. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the small hit variable winning prize device management process.

[Game flow (1)]
FIG. 42 is a diagram for explaining the game flow developed in the case where the game mode corresponds to the “3 round normal symbol” or the “3 round odd symbol” in the normal mode.
When starting the game with the pachinko machine 1, the game is started from the [F1] normal mode. In the “normal mode”, the winning probability of the special symbol is “the low probability state”, and the winning probability of the normal symbol is the “low probability state”. Thus, since [F1] normal mode is "low probability non-time shortening state", by making the game ball enter the middle start winning opening 26, the first special symbol starts to change and the game is It will progress.

  [F1] In the normal mode, when you win the big hit of [F2] "3 round normal symbol", [F3] 3 round big hit game (battle bonus) is executed, and [F4] loses in the battle of the big game , [F5] shift to the coast mode.

  [F5] The coast mode is a low probability time shortening state. [F5] In the beach mode, if the result of the winning is not obtained and the special symbol changes 100 times, [F1] shifts to the normal mode.

  [F1] In the normal mode, when the player wins a big hit of [F7] "3 round probability odd symbol", [F3] 3 round big hit game (battle bonus) is executed, and [F8] wins in a large-playing battle.

  Then, when the game ball passes the definite change area in the third round of the [F9] three round big hit game (when the V is awarded), the effect indicating that the [F10] V prize is generated is executed, and the [F11] fireworks are displayed. Transition to rush.

  [F11] Fireworks rush is a high probability time shortening state. [F11] If the result of winning is not obtained in the fireworks rush and the [F12] special symbol changes 100 times, it shifts to the [F1] normal mode.

  On the other hand, although it corresponds to [F13] “3 round probability odd pattern”, when the game ball does not pass the definite change area in the 3rd round of the big hit game (when it does not win V), [F14] V prize occurs An effect indicating that it has not been performed is executed, and it shifts to the [F5] coast mode.

[Game flow (2)]
FIG. 43 is a diagram for explaining the game flow developed in the case where the “16 round odd probability symbol” or the “3 round odd symbol” is applied in the fireworks rush or shore mode.
[F5] When winning a big hit of [G1] "16 round probability symbol" in the coast mode or [F11] fireworks rush, [G2] 16 round big hit game (special bonus effect) is executed.

  Then, when the game ball passes the definite change area in the third round of [G3] 16 round big hit game (when V winning), an effect indicating that [G 4] V winning is generated is executed, and the big hit game is over It shifts to [F11] fireworks rush later.

  On the other hand, although it corresponds to [G5] 16 round probability variation symbol, when the game ball does not pass the probability change area in the third round of the big hit game (when it does not win V), [G6] V prize does not occur The effect indicating the game is executed, and after the big hit game is over, it shifts to [F5] coast mode.

  [F5] Beach mode or [F11] If you win a big hit of [G10] "3 round odd symbol" in fireworks rush, then [G11] 3 round big hit game (normal bonus effect) is executed.

  [G12] If the game ball passes the definite change area in the third round of the three rounds of the big hit game (when the V is won), the effect indicating that the [G13] V winning is generated is executed, and the big hit game is ended It shifts to [F11] fireworks rush later.

  On the other hand, although it corresponds to [G14] “3 round probability variation pattern”, when the game ball does not pass the definite change area in the third round of the big hit game (when it does not win V), [G15] V prize occurs An effect indicating that it has not been performed is executed, and then shifts to the [F5] coast mode.

  Note that the above-described game flow is an example of a representative game flow and does not cover all the game flow.

[Example of effect image]
Next, the effect image actually displayed on the liquid crystal display 42 in the pachinko machine 1 will be described by giving some examples. As described above, when a big hit internal lottery is performed in the pachinko machine 1, the variation pattern (variation time) is determined under the control of the main control CPU 72, and the variation display by the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed. (Symbol display means). However, since the first special symbol and the second special symbol itself are displayed with lighting and blinking by the 7-segment LED, they have poor appeal in appearance. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, a variable display effect using the effect pattern is performed.

  The effect symbols include, for example, three left effect symbols, middle effect symbols and right effect symbols, which are displayed side by side on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (see FIG. 1). ). Each effect design is, for example, a design of a picture tag to which a character is attached together with numerals "1" to "9". Here, the left rendering symbol, the middle rendering symbol, and the right rendering symbol constitute symbol rows in which the numbers are arranged in the descending order of “9” to “1”. Such symbol rows are displayed fluctuatingly so as to flow (scrolling) in the vertical direction in the left area, the middle area and the right area on the screen.

  FIG. 44 is a continuous view showing an example of a effect image corresponding to variable display and stop display of a special symbol. In addition, about the fluctuation of the special symbol at the time of non-winning (loss), an example of the fluctuation display production performed using a production design and the stop display production (result display production) is represented here. This variation display effect is a line between the time when the special symbol (here, the first special symbol, but also the second special symbol) starts the variable display and the stop display (including the fixed stop). It corresponds to a series of effects that are In addition, the stop display effect is an effect representing that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the internal lottery at that time as a combination of the effect symbols. Here, first, before describing the specific content of the control process, a basic flow of the variable display effect for each fluctuation and the stop display effect adopted in the present embodiment will be described.

[Before fluctuating display]
(A) in FIG. 44: For example, in a state before the first special symbol starts to change (state not under demonstration effect), a row of three effect symbols is displayed large in the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 ing. At this time, in accordance with the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the effect symbol is also in the state of being stopped.

[Memory display effect]
In addition, in the display area X1 before change of the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, markers (the reference symbols M1 and M2 are added in the figure) representing the numbers of working memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. ing. The markers M1 and M2 indicate the number of displayed memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively (the number of display of the first special symbol operating memory lamp 34a and the second special symbol operating memory lamp 35a) The number of displayed items also increases or decreases in conjunction with the change in the number of activated memories in the game.

  Also, in the markers M1 and M2, the marker M1 corresponding to the first special symbol is displayed, for example, as a circle (o) to facilitate visual discrimination, and the marker M2 corresponding to the second special symbol is, for example, a heart It is displayed in the form of. In the illustrated example, all four markers M1 are lit to indicate that the number of working memories of the first special symbol is four, and all the markers M2 are not displayed (indicated by broken lines). It represents that the number of operation memory numbers of the second special symbol is 0 (memory display effect). In the normal mode (low probability non-time shortened state), the marker M2 may not be displayed.

  Here, the area for the first special symbol is arranged on the left side, the area for the second special symbol is arranged on the right side, and the area for the second special symbol is arranged between the left and right pre-variation display areas X1. During variation, a display area X2 is arranged.

  In addition, during the variable display of the effect symbol, for example, the fourth symbol (with reference symbols Z1 and Z2 in the drawing) is displayed on the upper left of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. The fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are the "fourth effect symbols" following the left, middle and right effects symbols, and are variably displayed in synchronization with the variation symbols of the effect symbols. Note that the fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are merely simple colors (for example, a figure of “□”) with a color, and for example, it is possible to express variable display by changing the display color. The fourth symbol Z1 corresponds to the first special symbol, and the fourth symbol Z2 corresponds to the second special symbol.

  In addition, the fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to the detachment. This is to objectively clarify that the stop display effect is properly performed and the pachinko machine 1 is operating normally. Therefore, if the result of the internal lottery is actually "3 round big hit" or "16 round big hit" instead of "off", the fourth symbol in the mode (for example, blue display color or red display color etc.) corresponding to them. Z1 and Z2 are stopped and displayed.

[Variation display production start]
(B) in FIG. 44: For example, in synchronization with the start of variation of the first special symbol, the variation display effect is started by scroll variation of three symbol columns on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (effect execution means). That is, in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, the left display symbol, the middle display symbol and the row of the right display symbol scroll vertically (flow) in the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42. The production is started. The markers M1 and M2 are displayed in the pre-variation display area X1 before the start of fluctuation, but after the start of fluctuation, the markers M1 and M2 move to the display area X2 during fluctuation in the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. It will continue to be displayed until the fluctuation of (production symbol) is stopped and displayed (the memory display effect during the fluctuation). The marker moved to the display area X2 during variation may be enlarged and displayed in order to improve the visibility. In the figure, the variable display of the effect pattern is simply indicated by the downward arrow. In addition, during the variable display, by displaying (transparent display) the individual effect pattern in a transparent state, it is displayed in a state where the image (background image) serving as the background of the effect pattern is easily visible at this time on the display screen. It is done.

  The background image in this case is, for example, a scene in which a female character dressed in a yukata is sitting on a chaise lounge and relaxing as if it is cool in the evening. Such a background image expresses that the stay mode on presentation is, for example, the “normal mode”. In the present embodiment, the “normal mode” corresponds to a normal state in which the time shortening function is inoperative and the probability fluctuation function is also inoperative. In addition to this, various modes are provided in effect, and background images having different landscapes and scenes are prepared for each mode (state display effect execution means). The difference between these modes corresponds to the internal "time reduction state" or corresponds to the "high probability state". Although not particularly illustrated here, after that, for example, an image such as a character or an item may be displayed on the display screen to perform a notice effect.

  In addition, during the variable display of the production symbol, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed on the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and the fourth symbol Z1 expresses the variable display by changing its display color.

[Left symbol stop]
(C) in FIG. 44: For example, when a certain amount of time (about half of the fluctuation time) has elapsed, the left staging symbol stops fluctuating first. In this example, it is represented that the effect pattern representing the numeral "8" has stopped at the left position of the screen. In addition, illustration of a background image is abbreviate | omitted here (the same also after this).

[Example of effect when working memory number decreases]
Here, as shown in (B) in the previous FIG. 44, since the number of working memories of the first special symbol decreases by one with the start of fluctuation, the number of displayed markers M1 interlocks with it. It is reduced by one. For example, assuming that the number of activated memories is four by then, the oldest (oldest) stored number display in marker M1 is moved to display area X2 during change by one, and the effects consumed by the internal lottery are also added. To be done. As a result, the player can be taught that the number of stored working memories has been consumed for the first special symbol.

  Then, in the example of (C) in FIG. 44, the marker M1 located at the top (the rightmost side) in the storage order moves to the changing display area X2, and the display in the pre-change display area X1 remains 3 Since the three markers M1 are left, the effect is produced that the three markers M1 remaining on the screen are shifted one by one in one direction (here, the right direction). As a result, the anteroposterior relationship of the change in the number of working memories is accurately represented on the stage, and the player is told that "the working memory is consumed and reduced by one" or "the working memory is consumed and the special symbol is Can be taught intuitively in an easy-to-understand manner.

[Right production pattern stop]
In FIG. 44 (D): Following the left effect design, the right effect design stops changing thereafter. In this example, it indicates that the effect design symbol representing the numeral "3" has stopped at the middle position of the screen. Since it has been determined that no reach condition has already occurred at this point, it is almost apparent in appearance that this change is a non-reach (normal) change. In addition, we shall exclude reach change by slip pattern etc. here. With "slip pattern", for example, once the production design symbol representing the number "7" is stopped, the production design symbol representing the number "8" is stopped by sliding one design part of the symbol row, thereby developing into reach It is something to do. Alternatively, once the production design symbol representing the numeral "9" is stopped, the design pattern representing the numeral "8" is stopped by sliding one symbol in the opposite direction to the pattern row in the reverse direction, and the pattern developed to reach by this also. is there. In addition to this, for example, after the rendering design symbol representing a completely different number such as "5" is temporarily stopped, when the character appears on the screen and the right rendering symbol row is re-varied, the number "8" is represented. There is also a pattern that the production design stops and develops to reach.

[Stop indication effect]
(E) in FIG. 44: The final middle effect pattern stops in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol. If the result of the internal lottery this time is non-winning, and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in the non-winning (missing) mode, the stop display effect is also performed in the non-winning (missing) mode. It will be. That is, in the example of illustration, it represents that the production | presentation symbol showing the number "1" was stopped in the middle position of the screen, and in this case, the combination of the production | presentation design is "8"-"1"-"3". As it is a breakout point, it is expressed on the effect that the current variation corresponds to the usual "dropout". At this time, the fourth symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to the detachment.

  In addition, when the stop display effect is performed, the marker M1 which has moved to the in-the-change display area X2 and continued to display is not displayed. Therefore, the player can be taught in an easy-to-understand manner that "the variation of the special symbol has ended".

  The above is an example of the variable display effect and the stop display effect (at the time of non-winning) performed using the effect pattern for each change of one time. Through such an effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of anticipation for winning and finally to clearly teach the result of the internal lottery on the effect.

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

[Example of production at the time of big hit]
FIG. 45 is a continuous view showing a flow of reach production (super reach production) performed at the time of a big hit (winning). Here, in addition to the reach effect, it is assumed that the variable display effect, the stop display effect and the notice effect are included. In addition, an example of the notice effect (notice effect before reach occurrence, notice effect after reach effect) to be executed during the variable display effect will be described.

  The following reach effects are displayed on the first special symbol display device 34, for example, after the fluctuation display is performed according to the fluctuation pattern at the time of big hit, the first special symbol is a big hit aspect (for example, 7 segment LED , "Mouth", "mochi", "f", "e", "L", "mochi", etc.) until it is stopped and displayed (reach effect execution means). In addition, in FIG. 45, each rendering symbol is simplified and shown only to a number. Moreover, illustration is abbreviate | omitted about marker M1, M2, 4th design Z1, Z2, the display area X1 before fluctuation | variation, and the display area X2 during fluctuation | variation (it is the same also in the following drawings). Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the flow of presentation.

[Variable display effect]
In FIG. 45 (A): For example, on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, substantially in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, the left rendering symbol, the middle rendering symbol, and the row of the right rendering symbol are vertical (for example, from above The variable display effect is started by scrolling down).

[Notice production before reach occurrence (the first stage)]
(B) in FIG. 45: Next, at a relatively early stage of the variable display effect, a notice effect before reaching the first stage of reach is performed using a graphic image (picture card) of the character. The pre-reach advance notice effect is a pre-order effect in which a change in aspect progresses in stages from the first stage to a plurality of stages (for example, the second to fifth stages) in accordance with a predetermined order. The design image used for the advance notice of this reach occurrence is located in front of the effect design that is variably displayed on the screen, and is displayed, for example, as appearing from the left edge of the screen (other appearances May be). In addition, "a notice before reach occurrence" here means that it announces the possibility of reach or the possibility of a big hit, before one of the effect symbols is stopped and displayed. By executing such “reach advance notice production”, an effect of having the player a sense of expectation that “the reach may be developed = the possibility of a big hit is increased” can be obtained.

[Notice production before reach occurrence (the second stage)]
(C) in FIG. 45: After the first stage aspect of the advance notice generation before the reach occurrence is executed, subsequently, the change of the aspect of the preliminary announcement effect before the reach generation progresses to the second stage. Here, as the advance notice production before reaching the second stage reach, production using a pattern image of a character different from the previous one is performed. Specifically, another pattern image appears additionally from the right end of the screen, and is displayed so as to overlap the front of the previously displayed pattern image. Also, the design image displayed at this time is larger in size than the design image displayed earlier. And, the effect by the acoustic output that the character expressed by the design image emits a line (for example, "I become reach" etc.) is also performed together.

  The pre-reach advance notice production (second stage) using such a second design image is one step further from the pre-reach advance announcement production (first stage) performed in (B) in FIG. 45 above. It is an evolutionary type. In general, the term "step-up notice" or the like may be used to refer to the aspect of "pre-reach advance notice effect" that develops in this manner. Here, an example is given in which the second step pattern image appears in the notice effect before the reach occurrence, but in the effect mode, the third step, fourth step, and fifth step pattern images appear and appear one after another. It may be. Further, for example, each time the design images of the third, fourth and fifth stages appear and appear one after another, the size may be enlarged. In addition, the fluctuation display of the production design is continued even at this stage. In any case, it is possible to suggest to the player that there is a high probability (expected degree) of becoming a big hit in the present change by advancing the change of the mode of the advance notice generation before reaching the reach to more stages. (For example, progress to the 5th stage suggests the highest degree of expectation etc.).

[Stop of left production pattern]
In (D) in FIG. 45, it is near to the middle stage of the variable display effect, and eventually the variable display of the left effect pattern is stopped. At this time, the effect pattern representing the numeral "5" is stopped at the left position of the screen.

[Occurrence of reach condition]
(E) in FIG. 45: Then, following to the left effect pattern, for example, the fluctuation display of the right effect pattern is stopped. At this time, since the effect pattern representing the numeral "5" is stopped at the right position of the screen, a reach state of "5"-"during variation"-"5" is generated. Then, on the screen, an image emphasizing one line in a reach state is displayed together. In addition, an effect of outputting a voice such as "reach!" Is also performed.

  After the reach state occurs, the reach effect at the time of winning is executed (however, the outcome of the winning has not been revealed yet). In the reach effect, only the effect pattern corresponding to the tempered number (here, “5”) is displayed on the screen, and the others are not displayed. In this case, the effect design may be displayed in the four corners of the screen in a reduced state.

[Prevailing production after reach occurrence (first)]
(F) in FIG. 45: When reach condition occurs for a while, for example, the notice effect (first time) is performed after reach occurrence in which the images representing the figure of “heart” form a group and obliquely pass on the screen . In this case, since the image of "heart group" is suddenly displayed on the screen as it flows, this can enhance the visual appeal for the player. By executing the notice effect after such a visually bustling reach notice occurrence, it is possible to obtain an effect of making the player have a greater sense of expectation.

[Progress of reach production]
In (G) in FIG. 45, following the notice effect after the first reach occurrence, for example, images representing the numbers “2” to “6” are displayed in a three-dimensional row on the screen, and An effect is taken that the image of the numeral is erased from the screen in the order of "2", "3", "4", etc. from the head (front). Such a rendition is also performed for the purpose of suggesting (or suggesting) to the player that the jackpot is "big hit" if the number "5" remains without being erased to the end. In addition, it is a "big hit" when the number "4" is erased and "5" remains in front of the screen, and it is "out" when the number "5" is also erased. In the case of an out of place, for example, the numeral “6” is displayed on the screen after the numeral “5” is deleted. Therefore, during this time, as the images are erased in order of the numbers “2”, “3”, “4”, the sense of tension and expectation of the player will also increase. Then, if the effect proceeds while the number "4" is actually erased on the screen and the number "5" remains on the screen, the possibility of "big hit" increases, so the player feels tense there. It also rises rapidly.

[Prevailing production after reach occurrence (second time)]
In Fig. 45 (H): When the reach effect nears the end of the game, the image of the character is displayed on the screen as if it were divided into large shots and suddenly displayed, and that the character emits some lines (or silently) The notice effect (the second time) is performed after the reach occurrence of the content of smile). At this point, for example, the content of the reach effect is a development such as “if the number“ 5 ”remains without being deleted, the possibility of the big hit of“ 5 ”-“ 5 ”-“ 5 ”increases. Therefore, by causing the character image to appear largely at this timing, it is possible to obtain an effect of causing the player to have a sense of expectation that "it may become a big hit".

  As another reach effect different from the above, for example, there are developments such as "If the numbers" 2 "to" 4 "are erased and finally the number" 5 "remains without being erased, it becomes a big hit. When an image of a character is made to appear at such a timing, it is possible to obtain an effect of causing the player to have a sense of anticipation that "the jackpot may be closer."

[Stop indication effect]
(I) in FIG. 45: Then, the final middle middle design symbol stops. In this example, the player can be notified that the game is a big hit by stopping and displaying the effect symbol representing "5" at the center of the screen.

  (J) in FIG. 45: Then, for example, the stop display effect as the effect pattern is performed substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol. The stop display effect of the effect pattern is performed, for example, in the state where the left, middle and right effect symbols are restored to their initial sizes. By performing such a stop display effect, it is possible to teach the player that the final winning type has been determined on the effect. Conversely speaking, it is possible to make the player undisclosed as to which winning symbol has been won by performing the unclear stop display effect on the effect.

  In addition, since the 1st special symbol which is the variation object of this time is stopped and displayed with a disappointing symbol if the result of the internal lottery is not elected, the stopping display effect is performed in the same manner as the rendering symbol as well. In this case, by displaying the numbers "4" and "6" other than "5" at the center of the screen, an effect of notifying that the present fluctuation did not result in a big hit is performed unfortunately. In addition, such an effect is performed as "outside reach effect".

[Example example of production during major role when it corresponds to "3 round normal pattern" etc.]
FIG. 46 to FIG. 49 are continuous views partially showing an example of an effect during middle winning when it corresponds to "three round normal symbol" or "three round odd symbol".

  In the present embodiment, in the case of winning in the normal mode, if it corresponds to “3 round normal symbol”, an effect in which the ally character loses to the enemy character is executed in the main character production, and when the normal mode is won, “3 When it corresponds to "round probability variation pattern", the effect that the ally character wins the enemy character is executed. Hereinafter, the flow of the effects will be described in order.

[1st round]
(A) in FIG. 46: When the first round of the jackpot game is started, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND 1” is displayed in the screen, and battle rendition during a major role is started. In the illustrated example, an image of a ghost of an umbrella character enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, an image of a female character character being an ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen, and an image of the character "VS" is displayed at the center of the screen. Is displayed. In this way, it is possible to teach the player that the battle effect is to be started.

  Further, at the lower right corner position of the screen, a rendering symbol (in this case, a rendering symbol of "5") corresponding to the winning symbol of this time is displayed. As described above, by continuing to display the winning symbol (so-called "left eye") even during the big hit game, it is possible to continue teaching the player information "I was won with the effect symbol of 5".

  (B) in FIG. 46: The battle rendition in a major role proceeds specifically. In the illustrated example, an effect is taken that the ghost of the umbrella moves from the left to the right. Then, a woman character is surprised by the ghost of the umbrella and runs away, and it is directed to disappear on the right side of the screen.

  (C) in FIG. 46: The battle rendition in a major role proceeds specifically. In the illustrated example, a female character takes out a fan (weapon), and it is known that a flame (orla) appears in the meantime.

[The second round]
In FIG. 46D (D): And, in the second round of the jackpot game, the ghost character of the umbrella plays out a special move for causing the long tongue to pop out of the mouth, and the female character takes on the special move at the outskirts. In this state, if the ghost of the umbrella wins, it means that the "3 round regular pattern" has made a big hit, and if the female character has won, it means that it has made a big hit "3 round definite pattern" There is.

[2nd round (3 round regular symbol winning time)]
(E) in FIG. 47: In the case of a win in the “3 round regular symbol”, a defeat effect is executed in the second round. Specifically, along with the characters "defeat · · · ·, the ghost of the umbrella is displayed large, and the female character is displayed small (friend character defeat production).

[3rd round (3 round regular symbol winning time)]
(F) in FIG. 47: In the case of winning in “3 round regular symbol”, the re-challenge promoting effect is executed in the 3 rd round. Specifically, an effect is produced in which a female character emits a line such as "The next will not lose!" By this, it is possible to give the player the motivation to aim for a big hit again.

  In the 3rd round when winning by "3 round normal symbol", the second variable winning device 31 opens, but the opening time is set extremely short, so the game ball passes the probability variation area It is difficult.

[At the end of the major role]
In (G) in FIG. 47, at the timing (during the end processing) when the big hit game with “three round normal symbol” ends (during the end processing), the main character end effect of the content teaching the internal state to shift thereafter is executed. In the illustrated example, character information "coast mode rush!" Is displayed in the screen. By executing such a big end completion effect, it is possible to teach the player to shift to the "low probability time shortening state" coast mode as a benefit after the end of the big hit game.

  The above is the case of "three round regular symbol", but the case of "three round odd symbol" is the following example.

[2nd round (when 3 round probability variation symbol winning)]
In (H) in FIG. 48: in the case of winning in the “3 round odd symbol”, a winning effect is executed in the second round. Specifically, the female character is displayed in a large size, and the ghost of the umbrella is displayed in a small size together with the character of "winning !!" (friend character winning effect).

[3rd round (when 3 round probability variation symbol winning)]
In FIG. 48 (I): In the case of winning in “3 round probability variation”, the fireworks rush challenge effect is executed in the 3rd round. If it succeeds in this challenge production, it will rush into the fireworks rush which is "high probability time shortening state". Specifically, an effect is produced in which the character of the Sennin utters a line such as "Aim for V Attacker!" As a result, it is possible to transmit game characteristics such as aiming at the second variable winning device 31 to the player. Further, in the third round when the player has won the "three-round odd symbol", since the second variable winning device 31 is long open, a benefit from the game can be obtained as in the previous rounds. Furthermore, in the third round when the player wins "3 round probability variation symbol", since the probability variation region solenoid 99 operates to open the probability variation region long, when the game ball enters the second variable winning device 31, the game The ball is guided by the probability variation region wing member 31d to pass through the probability variation region.

  However, here, it is assumed that no game ball enters the second variable winning device 31 until the end of the third round due to any reason (no right strike, ball jam, etc.). In this case, the gaming ball does not pass through the probability variation area.

  In FIG. 48 (J): In this case, a failure effect is performed in which the character of the panda emits a line of "sorry".

[At the end of the major role]
In (K) in FIG. 48, at the timing (during end processing) when the big hit game with “3 round probability variation symbol” ends (during the end processing), the big-prize end effect of the content teaching the internal state to shift after this is executed. In the illustrated example, character information "coast mode rush!" Is displayed in the screen. By executing such a big end completion effect, it is possible to teach the player to shift to the "low probability time shortening state" coast mode as a benefit after the end of the big hit game.

  The above is an example of an effect when the game ball does not pass through the definite variation area for some reason although it corresponds to the “three round odd variation symbol”. On the other hand, when it corresponds to "3 round probability variation symbol" and the game ball passes through the probability variation area safely, it becomes the following production examples.

[2nd round (when 3 round probability variation symbol winning)]
In FIG. 49 (L): Similarly, in the case of winning in the “3 round odd symbol”, a winning effect is executed in the second round. Specifically, the female character is displayed in a large size, and the ghost of the umbrella is displayed in a small size together with the character of "winning !!" (friend character winning effect).

[3rd round (when 3 round probability variation symbol winning)]
In (M) in FIG. 49: in the case of winning in “3 round probability variation”, the fireworks rush challenge effect is executed in the 3rd round. If it succeeds in this challenge production, it will rush into the fireworks rush which is "high probability time shortening state". Specifically, an effect is produced in which the character of the Sennin utters a line such as "Aim for V Attacker!" As a result, it is possible to transmit game characteristics such as aiming at the second variable winning device 31 to the player. Further, in the third round when the player has won the "three-round odd symbol", since the second variable winning device 31 is long open, a benefit from the game can be obtained as in the previous rounds. Furthermore, in the third round when winning the "3 round probability variation symbol", since the probability variation region solenoid 99 operates to open the probability variation region for a long time, when the game ball enters the second variable winning device 31, The gaming ball is guided by the probability changing region wing member 31d to pass through the probability changing region.

  In FIG. 49 (N): And when the game ball enters the second variable winning device 31 and passes the definite change area by the player continuing to hit the right, the panda character raises a V mark in a blessing effect Is executed.

[Ending time start screen]
In FIG. 49 (O): at the timing when the big hit game ends (ending time start time: ending processing in progress), a big-prize ending effect with contents teaching the internal state to shift after this is executed. In the illustrated example, text information "Fireworks rush rush!" Is displayed in the screen. By executing such a big end completion effect, it is possible to teach the player to shift to the "high probability time shortening state" fireworks rush as a bonus after the end of the big hit game.

  Even with the above-mentioned effect during ending, it is possible to give the player a notice of the gaming state after the end of the big hit game, but in addition, in the present embodiment, at the timing before the ending of the ending time, After this, the effect which displays the picture where fluctuation production etc is started first is adopted. Hereinafter, an example of the pre-display effect will be described.

[Example of destination display effect using game state preparation designation command etc.]
FIG. 50 is a continuous view showing an example of a destination display effect using a game state preparation designation command or the like. Such pre-display effect is performed following the above-mentioned ending time start screen ((O) in FIG. 49).

[During the end of the day: the first half to the second half]
In FIG. 50 (P): Almost the same as the ending start screen is displayed from the first half to the second half of the ending time. That is, in the illustrated example, character information "Fireworks rush rush!" Is displayed on the screen together with the female character. At this time, as shown on the right side of the display screen in the figure, since it is "during the big hit end time" in control by the main control CPU 72, the big hit type display lamp 38a is lit and displayed. In the first special symbol display device 34, the big hit stop symbol is stopped and displayed, and in the second special symbol display device 35, the non-winning symbol is stopped and displayed. In addition, since the first special symbol operation memory remains before the big hit game starts, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is lit and displayed. In addition, the 2nd special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is non-lighting (the memory number 0 piece). Also, in the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol is variably displayed (or non-winning and stop display), and the normal game operating memory lamp 33a is turned on (or the game ball passes through the start gate 9 during the big hit game (or It blinks).

[Ending time: 0.5 seconds remaining]
In FIG. 50 (Q): When the big hit end time comes to a timing of 0.5 seconds (end time timer value is 500 ms), the above-mentioned "playing state preparation specified command" and "special number of times prepared specified from the main control CPU 72. A command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 126. As a destination display effect using these "playing state preparation specification command" and "special number of times preparation specification command", left production design, middle production design, right production design are displayed on the display screen together with the background image in "Fireworks rush". It is displayed in a state before the start of fluctuation (stop display at the time of a big hit) and character information of "remaining 100 times" is displayed at the upper right position of the display screen (symbol effect executing means, first disclosure means). The fourth symbol Z1 is also stopped (at the time of winning). However, since the main control CPU 72 still controls "at the end of the big hit" at this timing, various displays on the integrated display board 89 (the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, The jackpot type display lamp 38a etc. does not change.

[Immediately after the ending time is over]
In FIG. 50 (R): The ending time is over and the high probability gaming state is entered. Although it is timing (immediately) immediately after the ending time is over, the display screen has already changed to the background image of "Fireworks Rush" from 0.5 seconds ago, and "Remaining 100 times" is also displayed. For this reason, the player should be made sure in advance that the gaming state to be shifted after this during the ending time is "firework rush = high probability state" and that the number of times of change is "the remaining 100 times". Can. Then, with the end of the ending time, in the control by the main control CPU 72, the special game management status changes from "big hit end time state" to "special symbol change start wait state". Therefore, the jackpot type display lamp 38a is not displayed, the fluctuation time shortening function is activated, the short time status display lamp 38e is turned on, and the emission position specification lamp 38f is turned on. Furthermore, the first special symbol operation memory is shifted by the changeable state, and the display number of the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a decreases by one.

[First special symbol change start]
(S) in FIG. 50: The first special symbol starts variable display almost at the same timing as the above ending of the ending time. As a result, in the display screen, the variable display effect based on the rendering symbol is started together with the background image of "firework rush" (design effect executing means), and the display of the number of changes in the upper right position changes to "remaining 99 times". The fourth symbol Z1 corresponding to the first special symbol is also displayed during variation. Further, under the control of the main control CPU 72, the special game management status is "in special symbol variation", and the first special symbol display device 34 is a symbol variation display. In addition, since the time is reduced, the normal symbol display device 33 changes the normal symbol at a high speed (about 0.5 seconds of change time). Here, (R) in FIG. 50 and (S) in FIG. 50 are shown separately, but the change from the state of (R) in FIG. 50 to (S) in FIG. 50 is instantaneous.

[Advantage of pre-display effect]
As described above, in the present embodiment, since the game state screen is displayed as the first display effect during the ending time, the flow of the game can be smoothly advanced from before the end of the big hit game to after the end. In particular, with regard to the "100 remaining" information, the character changes to "100 remaining" since it changes to "99 remaining" at the moment when the first variation starts after the end of the big hit game. There are absolutely few opportunities to see, and when the special symbol changes start simultaneously with the end of the big hit game, it is quite possible that you first see "the remaining 99 times"("the remaining 100 times") Looks like it did not appear.). In this case, the player is suspected that "the high probability state is only 99 times?", Leading to distrust, but in the present embodiment, since the first display effect is executed during the ending time, At the timing before the special symbol becomes variable, display of the effect symbol with the background image of "Fireworks Rush" and character information of "Remaining 100 times" can be reliably recognized by the player. It is.

[Display example of fireworks rush]
FIG. 51 is a continuous view showing an example of a fireworks rush effect. In the present embodiment, after the first display effect during the ending time, the fireworks rush effect after the end of the big hit game is executed. As mentioned above, the fireworks rush is a mode to be shifted after the big hit game when the game ball passes the definite variation area during the big hit game, winning in "any odd symbol other than 3 round normal symbol" . The fireworks rush is an aspect of the symbol effect corresponding to the high probability time shortening state (symbol effect executing means). Hereinafter, the flow of the effects will be described in order.

  (A) in FIG. 51: As shown in (S) in FIG. 50, the first special symbol starts the first variable display after the end of the big hit game, and the variation of the production symbol in the state of "firework rush" The display is being done. The background image of the fireworks rush is a background image in which "a scene where a fireworks is launched in the night sky" and "a scene where a woman character is watching fireworks" is expressed in order to deeply impress the motif of the fireworks on the player. It has become. In the upper left of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed.

  (B) in FIG. 51: Then, all the presentation symbols are stopped and displayed ("3"-"1"-"7") by the end of the first fluctuation (at the time of non-winning) after the end of the big hit game. "). Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in a non-winning mode (for example, a white display color).

  (C) in FIG. 51: After this, when the player strikes right and entry to the right start winning opening 28b occurs, the next change (second time) becomes the second special symbol, so the fourth symbol Z2 Is displayed during the change. Moreover, the display of the number of remaining fluctuations is "remaining 98 times". In the fireworks rush (high probability time shortening state), since the variable start winning device 28 is operated with high frequency, so long as the player continues to hit the right, the effect of the variation display of the second special symbol Variable display is often performed. In addition, when the result of winning is obtained with the fireworks rush, reach production is executed, it becomes big hit.

[Large-out production (normal bonus effect)]
FIG. 52 is a continuous view partially showing an example of a special playing effect which is executed during a big hit game when it corresponds to “3 round probability variation symbol” in a time saving state.

[1 round]
In FIG. 52A (A): When the first round of the big hit game is started, a big playing effect of contents having contents corresponding to the progress of the big hit game is executed. In the special role in effect, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND1” is displayed in the screen. Further, at the lower right corner position of the screen, a rendering symbol (here, a rendering symbol of 2) corresponding to the winning symbol of this time is displayed. In this manner, by continuously displaying the winning symbol (so-called "left eye") even during the big hit game, it is possible to continue teaching the player the information that "the winning symbol of 2 has been won". Further, in the lower area of the display screen, the characters “normal bonus” are displayed, and around the screen, an image regarding a festival such as a fan or a drum is displayed.

[3 rounds]
In (B) in FIG. 52: when it corresponds to the “3 round probability odd symbol” in the time shortening state, the fireworks rush challenge effect is executed in the third round. If it succeeds in this challenge production, it will rush into the fireworks rush which is high probability time shortening state. Specifically, an effect is produced in which a female character emits a line such as "Aim for V-Attaca". As a result, it is possible to transmit game characteristics such as aiming at the second variable winning device 31 to the player. Further, in the third round when the player has won the "three-round odd symbol", since the second variable winning device 31 is long open, a benefit from the game can be obtained as in the previous rounds. Furthermore, in the third round when the player wins the "3 round probability variation symbol", since the probability variation region solenoid 99 operates to open the probability variation region long, when the gaming ball enters the second variable winning device 31, the game The ball is guided by the probability variation region wing member 31d to pass through the probability variation region.

  (C) in FIG. 52: Then, when the game ball enters the second variable winning device 31 and passes the definite change area by the player continuing to hit the right, a V mark is displayed on the upper right of the display screen. Blessing production is performed.

[At the end of the major role]
(D) in FIG. 52: At the timing when the big hit game ends, a big-prize end effect of contents teaching the internal state to shift after this is executed. In the illustrated example, text information "Fireworks rush rush!" Is displayed in the screen. By executing such a big end completion effect, it is possible to teach the player to shift to the "high probability time shortening state" fireworks rush as a bonus after the end of the big hit game.

[During production]
FIG. 53 is a continuous view partially showing an example of a special playing effect which is executed during a big hit game when it corresponds to “16 round probability variation symbol”.

[1 round]
In FIG. 53 (A): 16 rounds When the first round of the jackpot game is started, a jackpot effect of contents corresponding to the progress status of the “big hit” game is executed. In the special role in effect, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND1” is displayed in the screen. Further, at the upper right corner position of the screen, a rendering symbol (in this case, a rendering symbol of “7”) corresponding to the winning symbol of this time is displayed. In the lower area of the display screen, the characters "special bonus" are displayed, and in the center of the screen, an image of a female character who performs a peace sign over a horse is displayed.

[3 rounds]
(B) in FIG. 53: The jackpot game has progressed, and the third round of the jackpot game has been reached. Here, in the case of winning in "16 round probability variation symbol", fireworks rush challenge effect is executed in the 3rd round. If it succeeds in this challenge production, it will rush into the fireworks rush which is high probability time shortening state. Specifically, an effect is produced in which the character of the Sennin utters a line such as "Aim for V Attacker!" As a result, it is possible to transmit game characteristics such as aiming at the second variable winning device 31 to the player. Then, in the third round when winning 16 round probability variation symbols, since the probability variation region solenoid 99 operates to open the probability variation region long, when the gaming ball enters the second variable winning device 31, the gaming ball is It is guided by the false change region wing member 31d and passes through the positive change region.

[3 rounds (in progress)]
(C) in FIG. 53: Then, when the player continues to hit the right and the game ball enters the second variable winning device 31 and passes through the definite change area, the female character jumps up and on the left side of the screen. Blessing effect with V mark is displayed.

[16 rounds]
(D) in FIG. 53: The big hit game progressed smoothly, and reached the 16th round of the big hit game. On the screen, the main effects corresponding to the 16 round big hit are continuously executed.

[16 rounds (at the end)]
(E) in FIG. 53: When the 16th round is finished, the ending time is used, and the main character end presentation effect of the content teaching the internal state to shift to after this is executed. In the illustrated example, text information "Fireworks rush rush!" Is displayed in the screen. By executing such a big end completion effect, it is possible to teach the player to shift to the "high probability time shortening state" fireworks rush as a bonus after the end of the big hit game.

[Example of pre-display effect when entering shore mode]
FIG. 54 is a continuous view showing an example of a destination display effect using a game state preparation designation command or the like. In addition, although the example of an effect of Drawing 50 was a point display effect in the case of shifting to fireworks rush (set to high probability state) after the big hit game end, it shifts to the coast mode after the big hit game is over (low probability state And the pre-display effect in the case of being set to the time shortening state is as follows. This presentation example is executed, for example, following the ending start screen of (G) in FIG. 47 or (K) in FIG.

[During the end of the day: the first half to the second half]
In FIG. 54 (H): Almost the same as the ending start screen is displayed from the first half to the second half of the ending time. That is, in the example shown in the figure, character information "coast mode rush!" Is displayed together with the female character in the screen. At this time, as shown on the right side of the display screen in the figure, since it is "during the big hit end time" in control by the main control CPU 72, the big hit type display lamp 38a is lit and displayed. In the first special symbol display device 34, the big hit stop symbol is stopped and displayed, and in the second special symbol display device 35, the non-winning symbol is stopped and displayed. In this example, since the first special symbol operation memory did not remain before the start of the big hit game, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is not lit (the number of memories is zero). Further, the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is also unlit (the number of memories is zero). In the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol is variably displayed (or stopped and not displayed for non-winning), and when the gaming ball passes through the start gate 9 during the big hit game, the normal symbol operating memory lamp 33a is lit (or blinked) ).

[Ending time: 0.5 seconds remaining]
In (I) in FIG. 54: when the big hit end time comes to a timing of 0.5 seconds (end time timer value is 500 ms), the above-mentioned "playing state preparation specified command" and "special number of times prepared specified from the main control CPU 72 A command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 126. As a destination display effect using these "playing state preparation specification command" and "special number of times preparation specification command", the left production design, the middle production design, the right production design are displayed on the display screen together with the background image in the "coast mode". It is displayed in a state before the start of fluctuation (stop display at the time of a big hit) and character information of "remaining 100 times" is displayed at the upper right position of the display screen (symbol effect executing means, first disclosure means). The fourth symbol Z1 is also stopped (at the time of winning). However, since the main control CPU 72 still controls "at the end of the big hit" at this timing, various displays on the integrated display board 89 (the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, The jackpot type display lamp 38a etc. does not change.

[Immediately after the ending time is over]
(J) in FIG. 54: The ending time is ended, and a transition is made to the low probability state and the time saving state. Although the timing is immediately after the end of the ending time (for a moment), the display screen has already been changed to a background image of "coast mode" from 0.5 seconds ago, and "100 times remaining" is also displayed. For this reason, it is necessary to ensure that the player visually recognizes in advance that "the beach mode = time shortening state" and the number of times of fluctuation is "the remaining 100 times" transitioning from this during the ending time to this. Can. Then, with the end of the ending time, in the control by the main control CPU 72, the special game management status changes from "big hit end time state" to "special symbol change start wait state". Therefore, the jackpot type display lamp 38a is not displayed, the fluctuation time shortening function is activated, the short time status display lamp 38e is turned on, and the emission position specification lamp 38f is turned on. Furthermore, in this example, the number of display of the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is increased by one because entering the right starting winning opening 28b occurs immediately after the ending time is over.

[The second special symbol change start]
In FIG. 54 (K): The second special symbol starts variable display at almost the same timing as the second special symbol operation memory increases immediately after the above ending time ends. As a result, in the display screen, the variable display effect based on the rendering symbol is started together with the background image of the "coast mode" (design effect executing means), and the display of the number of changes in the upper right position changes to "remaining 99 times". The fourth symbol Z2 corresponding to the second special symbol is also displayed during variation. Further, under the control of the main control CPU 72, the special game management status is "in special symbol variation", and the second special symbol display device 35 is a symbol variation display. In addition, since the time is reduced, the normal symbol display device 33 changes the normal symbol at a high speed (about 0.5 seconds of change time). Here, (J) in FIG. 54 and (K) in FIG. 54 are separately shown, but the change from the state of (J) in FIG. 54 to (K) in FIG. 54 is instantaneous.

[Advantage of pre-display effect]
As described above, in the present embodiment, since the game state screen is also displayed as the first display effect for "coast mode" during the ending time, the flow of the game can be smoothly advanced from before the end of the big hit game to after the end it can. In particular, the information on "100 remaining" is also changed to "99 remaining" at the moment when the first variation starts after the end of the big hit game, so the character information of "100 remaining" is the player There are absolutely few opportunities to see in the game, and when the variation of the special symbol is started at the same time the big hit game is over, it is possible for the first time to see "the remaining 99 times"("100remaining" It looks like "" was not displayed.). In this case, the player is suspected that "the number of times is reduced to only 99 times?", Leading to disbelief, but in the present embodiment, since the first display effect is performed during the ending time, it is special At the timing before the symbol becomes variable, it is advantageous in that the player can be made to visually recognize the display of the rendering symbol along with the background image of the “coast mode” and the character information of the “remaining 100 times”. is there.

[Example of production of coast mode]
FIG. 55 is a continuous view showing an example of effect in the beach mode. In the present embodiment, after the first display effect during the ending time, the beach mode effect after the end of the big hit game is executed. As described above, if the game mode does not pass through the probability variation area after the end of the jackpot game when the coast mode falls under "three round normal symbol", or during the jackpot game of what falls under any probability variation symbol It is a mode that is shifted after the end of the big hit game. The coast mode is an aspect of the symbol effect corresponding to the “low probability time shortening state” (symbol effect executing means). Hereinafter, the flow of the effects will be described in order.

  In FIG. 55 (A): As shown in FIG. 54 (K), the second special symbol starts the first variable display after the end of the big hit game, and the variation of the production symbol in the “coast mode” state The display is being done. The background image of the coast mode is a background image having a motif of images of "sand beach", "sea", "mountain", etc. in order to express the impression of healing which is the concept of the coast mode. In the upper left of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, the fourth symbol Z2 is variably displayed.

  (B) in FIG. 55: Then, with the end of the current variation (at the time of non-winning), all the rendering symbols are stopped and displayed ("1"-"1"-"5"). Further, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a non-winning mode (for example, a white display color).

  (C) in FIG. 55: Then, the next change is started. This coast mode ends when the special symbol changes 100 times without obtaining the result of winning. When the coast mode ends, it shifts to the low probability non-time reduced state normal mode. In addition, when the result of a prize is obtained in coast mode, reach production is performed and it becomes a big hit.

  Next, an example of a control method for realizing the above effects specifically will be described. The above-described variable display effect, stop display effect, reach effect, advance effect, effect on stored image, in-game effect, forward display effect, and the like are all controlled through the following control processing.

[Effect control processing]
FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of effect control processing executed by the effect control CPU 126. This effect control process is executed, for example, in the timer interrupt process (interrupt management process) separately from the reset start (main) process (not shown). The effect control CPU 126 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt cycle (e.g., a cycle of several tens of microseconds to a few ms) while executing the reset start process, and executes the timer interrupt process.

  The effect control process includes command reception process (step S400), operation memory effect management process (step S402), effect pattern management process (step S403), display output process (step S404), movable body drive process (step S405), lamp The process includes a subroutine group of drive processing (step S406), sound drive processing (step S408), effect random number update processing (step S410), and other processing (step S412). Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect control process will be described along each process.

  Step S400: In the command reception process, the effect control CPU 126 receives an effect command transmitted from the main control CPU 72. Also, the effect control CPU 126 analyzes the received commands and stores them in the command buffer area of the RAM 130 according to type. The command for effect transmitted from the main control CPU 72 includes, for example, a special drawing destination determination effect command, a variation pattern destination judgment command, a (special symbol) activation memory number increase effect command, and a (special symbol) operation memory number decrease Time production command, start mouth winning sound control command, demo effect command, lottery result command, fluctuation pattern command, fluctuation start command, stop symbol command, symbol stop command, state specification command, round number command, error notification command, big hit start There are a rendering command, a game state preparation designation command, a special frequency preparation designation command, a big hit end production command, a count cut counter value command, a stop display time end command, a probability variation area passing command, a prize ball content command, and the like.

  Step S402: In the operation memory effect management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the execution of the memory display effect using the markers M1 and M2 (memory display effect execution means). The contents of the operation memory effect management process will be further described later with reference to another drawing.

  Step S403: In the effect symbol management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the variable display effect and the stop display effect using the effect symbol, or at the time of the opening and closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31. Control the contents of the effect (effect execution means). Further, in this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern of various notice effects (notice effect before reach occurrence, notice effect after reach occurrence, etc.). The contents of the effect symbol management process will be described later with reference to another drawing.

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

  Step S405: In the movable body drive processing, the effect control CPU 126 first updates the movable body state according to the situation. Then, based on the rendering command received in step S400, when the rendering instruction to drive the movable body is made, the motor is controlled via the movable body driving IC. Thereby, various movable bodies are driven.

  The effect control CPU 126 drives the movable body 40f, for example, by controlling the movable body motor 57 that the movable body 40f uses as a drive source. The movable body 40f effects in synchronization with the display of the image by the liquid crystal display 42 or independently. Further, the effect control CPU 126 controls the lifting motor 58a and the rotating motor 58b which are driven by the ring character 60 to drive the ring character 60 and execute movable change effect.

  Step S406: In the lamp driving process, the effect control CPU 126 outputs control signals to the various lamps 46 to 52, the panel lamp 53, the object lamp 53a, etc. via the lamp driving circuit 132 to drive these lamps Turn off, blink, change in luminance gradation, etc.). Also, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal for light emission to the accessory lamp 53 a via the lamp drive circuit 132. As a result, the ring-shaped character 60 emits light in a desired display color by the character lamp 53a.

  Step S408: In the next sound drive processing, the effect control CPU 126 causes the sound drive circuit 134 to perform effect contents (for example, during variable display effect or reach effect, during mode transition effect, during a big hit effect, during a big hit effect, during a big hit effect At the time of sound effects, voice data etc.). Thereby, the sound according to the contents of presentation is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56.

  Step S410: In the effect random number updating process, the effect control CPU 126 updates various effect random numbers in the counter area of the RAM 130. The effect random numbers include, for example, random numbers used for advance notice selection, random numbers used for normal background change lottery (effect lottery), and the like.

  Step S412: In the other processing, for example, the operation of the other rendering device not executed in the above-mentioned steps S400 to S410 is controlled.

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

[Operational memory effect management process]
FIG. 57 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the operation storage effect management process. Hereinafter, description will be made along the procedure example.

  Step S700: First, the effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the effect memory number increase effect command has been received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the effect memory number increase effect command is stored. When it is confirmed that the effect memory number increase effect command is stored (step S700: Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S702 and step S703. If the effect memory number increase effect command can not be confirmed (step S700: No), the effect control CPU 126 does not execute step S702 and step S703.

  Step S702: The effect control CPU 126 executes an operation memory number increase effect selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect that causes the markers M1 and M2 corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol to be displayed.

  Step S703: The effect control CPU 126 executes marker effect management processing. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of determining whether or not to execute various pre-reading effects (color change effect, movable change effect, etc.) while referring to the variation pattern destination determination command or the like.

  Step S704: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the operation memory number decrease effect command has been received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the effect memory number reduction effect command is stored. When it is confirmed that the operation memory number decrease effect command is stored (step S704: Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S706. If the effect memory number reduction effect command can not be confirmed (step S704: No), the effect control CPU 126 does not execute step S706.

Step S706: The effect control CPU 126 executes an operation memory number decrease effect selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes an effect of sliding the markers M1 and M2 corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect of moving the marker corresponding to the lottery element consumed by the internal lottery from the pre-variation display area X1 to the in-variation display area X2. The stored marker moved to the changing display area X2 is erased at the end of the change.
When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect control process (FIG. 56).

[Reproduction symbol management processing]
FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of effect symbol management processing. The effect symbol management process includes execution selection processing (step S500), effect symbol pre-processing (step S502), effect symbol in-progress processing (step S504), effect symbol display-in-progress processing (step S506) and the variable winning device in operation. The configuration includes a subroutine group of processing (step S508). Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect symbol management process will be described along each process.

  Step S500: In the execution selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S502 to S508). For example, the effect control CPU 126 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the address of the jump destination, and sets the end of the effect symbol management process in the “jump table” as the address of the return destination. Which process to select as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the process performed so far. For example, in the situation where the variable display effect has not been started yet, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect symbol fluctuation pre-processing (step S502) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the effect symbol pre-processing has already been completed, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect symbol in-progress process (step S504) as the next jump destination, and if the effect symbol in-process has been completed, the next As the jump destination of the process of displaying the effect design stop (step S506) is selected. The variable winning device activation process (step S508) is performed when the big hit variable winning device management process (step S5000 in FIG. 14) is selected in the main control CPU 72 or the small hit variable winning device management process (FIG. 14). When the middle step S6000) is selected, it is selected as a jump destination. In this case, steps S502 to S506 are not executed.

  Step S502: In the effect symbol fluctuation pre-processing, the effect control CPU 126 carries out an operation for adjusting the conditions for starting the variable display effect using the effect symbol. Further, in this processing, the effect control CPU 126 selects the content of the reach effect according to various conditions (lottery result, winning type, fluctuation pattern, etc.), or the effect pattern for the advance effect (reach other than the advance notice effect pattern) Select a pre-occurrence alert pattern, a post-reach occurrence alert pattern, etc. In addition, the effect control CPU 126 also controls demonstration effects when the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called wait-for-guest state. The specific contents of the process will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S504: In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 126 generates control information instructing the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) as necessary. For example, when performing the effect using the effect switching button 45 while executing the variable display effect using the effect design, the effect control CPU 126 monitors the presence or absence of the operation of the effect button by the player, and the effect according to the result The control information of the content (button effect) is instructed to the display control CPU 146.

  Step S506: In the effect symbol stop display processing, the effect control CPU 126 controls the content of the stop display effect using the effect symbol and the moving image in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery. That is, the effect control CPU 126 instructs the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) to end the variable display effect and execute the stop display effect. In response to this, the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) ends the variation display effect which has been actually executed in the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 and executes the stop display effect. Thereby, the stop display effect is executed substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbol, and the player can be taught (disclosure, notification, notification, etc.) the result of the internal lottery to the effect (effect executing means) ). In addition, at the time of a small hit, it is possible to execute the stop display effect in the same manner as or similar to the removal.

  Step S508: In the variable winning device activation process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the effect contents during the small hit or the big hit (special game effect executing means). In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the content of the in-all-effects effect in accordance with various conditions (for example, winning types). For example, in the case of a 16 round big hit, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern in a big game of 16 rounds as effect contents to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, and instructs this to the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) . As a result, on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, an image of an effect during a big game is displayed, and the contents of the effect are changed as the round progresses.

[Demonstration symbol change pre-processing]
FIG. 59 is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure of effect pattern variation pre-processing. Hereinafter, description will be made along the procedure example.

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

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

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the end address of the effect symbol management process. Then, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect control processing as it is, and controls the contents of the demonstration effect based on the demonstration effect pattern in the subsequent display output processing (step S404 in FIG. 56) and the lamp drive processing (step S406 in FIG. 56). Do.

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

  Step S604: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current variation is out (non-winning). Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S612. Conversely, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is not stored (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S606. In addition to the lottery result command, it is also possible to confirm whether or not the current variation is out based on the variation pattern command and the stop symbol command. That is, if the current fluctuation pattern command corresponds to an out-of-order normal fluctuation or an out-of-reach reach fluctuation, it can be determined that the present fluctuation is an out-of-order. Alternatively, if the current stop symbol command designates a non-winning symbol, it can be determined that the current variation is a loss.

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

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

  In addition, when the effect pattern number is selected, the effect control CPU 126 refers to the effect table (not shown), and the fluctuation pattern of the effect pattern corresponding to the fluctuation effect pattern number at that time (type of fluctuation time and reach and reach occurrence timing), stop Determine the display mode etc. In addition, the kind of the production | presentation pattern determined here corresponds to "combination of the pattern at the time of a small hit" altogether.

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

  Step S610: The effect control CPU 126 executes a jackpot variation effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on fluctuation pattern commands (for example, “E0H00H” to “F0H7FH”) received from the main control CPU 72. In the jackpot effect pattern selection process, the process may be further branched according to the jackpot stop symbol.

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

  Step S612: The effect control CPU 126 executes an off time fluctuation effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines an effect pattern number at the time of disconnection based on fluctuation pattern commands (for example, “A0H00H” to “A6H7FH”) received from the main control CPU 72. The effect pattern numbers at the time of the departure are classified into, for example, “a normal change in occurrence”, “time-to-day variation”, “a change in reach variation”, etc. Further, “reach change variation” defines a fine reach variation pattern. Note that which effect pattern number is selected by the effect control CPU 126 is determined by the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control CPU 72.

  When the effect pattern number at the time of losing is selected, the effect control CPU 126 refers to the effect table (not shown), and the fluctuation pattern of the effect pattern corresponding to the change effect pattern number at that time (if there is fluctuation time or reach occurrence, reach occurrence Determines the reach type and the reach occurrence timing) and the stop display mode (for example, "7"-"2"-"4" etc.).

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

  Step S614: The effect control CPU 126 executes the advance notice selection process (notice effect execution means). In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the content of the notice effect to be executed during the current variable display effect by lottery. The contents of the advance notice effect are determined based on, for example, the result of the internal lottery (winning or not winning) or the current internal state (normal state, high probability state, time shortening state). The preview effect is to notify the player of the possibility of the reach state occurring during the variable display effect, or to predict that there is a possibility of a big hit in the end. Therefore, the selection ratio of the notice effect is set low when the player is not winning, but the selection ratio of the notice effect is set relatively high to increase the player's expectation when the game is won.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management process (end address). As a result, in the subsequent process during the production symbol fluctuation (step S 504 in FIG. 58), while the fluctuation display effect and the stop display effect are executed based on the actually selected fluctuation effect pattern (effect execution means), various types A notice effect is performed based on the notice effect pattern.

[Big win time fluctuation production pattern selection processing]
FIG. 60 is a flowchart of an exemplary procedure of jackpot variation presentation pattern selection processing. Hereinafter, description will be made along the procedure example.

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

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

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

  As a result, if the internal state is the low probability time shortening state (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S806, and if the internal state is the low probability time shortening state (No), the effect control CPU 126 performs step S808. Run.

  Step S804: The effect control CPU 126 executes a fireworks rush big hit effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the fluctuation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes reach effect in a fireworks rush and executes processing for selecting an effect that is a big hit.

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

  Step S808: The effect control CPU 126 executes a normal mode big hit effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the fluctuation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72. Here, the normal mode is a low probability non-time shortening state.

  Then, when the above process is finished, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect pattern fluctuation pre-processing (FIG. 59).

[Time-of-hour variation effect pattern selection process]
FIG. 61 is a flow chart showing an example of procedure of out-of-time variation effect pattern selection processing. Hereinafter, description will be made along the procedure example.

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

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

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

  As a result, if the internal state is the low probability time shortening state (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S856, and if the internal state is the low probability time shortening state (No), the effect control CPU 126 performs step S858. Run.

  Step S854: The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect pattern selection process when the fireworks rush is out. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the fluctuation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting an effect at the time of disconnection shown in FIG. 51 and the like.

  Step S856: The effect control CPU 126 executes the at-the-coast mode effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the fluctuation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, processing for selecting an effect at the time of disconnection shown in FIG. 55 and the like is executed.

  Step S858: The effect control CPU 126 executes the effect pattern selection process when the normal mode is off. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the fluctuation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72.

  Then, when any of the above processes is finished, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect pattern fluctuation pre-processing (FIG. 59).

[Process when variable winning device is activated]
FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of variable winning device activation processing. The variable winning device activation processing is a subroutine of execution selection processing (step S902), variable winning device activation pre-processing (step S904), variable winning device activation processing (step S906), and variable winning device activation post-processing (step S908) (Program module) is a configuration including a group. Here, first, the basic flow of the variable winning device activation process will be described along each process.

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

  Which process to select as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the process performed so far. For example, in the situation where the variable winning device operation pre-processing is not yet started, the effect control CPU 126 selects the variable winning device operation pre-processing (step S904) as the next jump destination. Also, if the variable winning device operation pre-processing has already been completed, the effect control CPU 126 selects the variable winning device in-operation processing (step S906) as the next jump destination. Furthermore, if the variable winning device in-operation process is completed, the effect control CPU 126 selects the variable winning device operation post-process (step S 908) as the next jump destination.

  Step S904: In the variable winning device operation pre-processing, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting the contents of the effect to be executed during the big hit game or the small hit game. For example, when it corresponds to “3 round normal pattern”, a process of selecting an effect in which the ally character loses to the enemy character is executed. In addition, when it corresponds to the “3 round probability pattern” in the non-time shortening state, a process is executed to select an effect in which the ally character beats the enemy character. Furthermore, when it corresponds to "3 round probability odd design" in the time shortening state, processing which selects normal bonus production is executed. Furthermore, when it corresponds to "16 round probability odd design", processing which selects special bonus production is executed.

  Step S906: In the variable winning device in-operation process, the effect control CPU 126 generates control information instructing the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) as necessary. For example, when the effect using the effect switching button 45 is performed during execution of the big hit effect, the effect control CPU 126 monitors the presence or absence of the operation of the effect button by the player, and the effect content (button effect) according to the result. Control information is instructed to the display control CPU 146. Further, in the processing during the variable winning device operation, when a probability variation area passing command is received during the big hit game, an effect (effect shown in (N) etc. in FIG. 49) indicating that V winning has occurred is selected. A process of selecting an effect (representation shown in (J) in FIG. 48, etc.) indicating that the V winning has not occurred when the process of executing the process is not received during the big hit game. Run.

Step S908: In the variable winning device operation post-process, the effect control CPU 126 displays the effect of transmitting the mode of the transition destination to the player during the ending time of the variable winning device, and displays the gaming state screen first during the ending time. To perform the effect. For example, the effect control CPU 126 executes the beach mode rush effect or the fireworks rush effect according to the presence or absence of the winning symbol or the passage of the probability change area. Also, when the ending time is 0.5 seconds remaining, the effect control CPU 126 performs an effect of displaying the fireworks rush after the big hit game end and the game mode of the beach mode first. Specifically, when a probability change area passage command is received during a big hit game, a process of selecting an effect indicating that it will rush into a fireworks rush (effect shown in (O) etc. in FIG. 49) is executed, and a big hit If the definite variation area passage command is not received during the game, a process of selecting an effect (an effect shown in (G) or the like in FIG. 47) indicating that the beach mode is entered is executed. In addition, based on the “playing state preparation designation command” and the “special number of times preparation designation command” transmitted from the main control CPU 72 at a specific timing during the ending time, the first display effect ((R) in FIG. J) Execute the process of selecting etc.). The contents of the process will be described later using another flowchart.
When the above process is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management process (FIG. 58).

[Variable winning device after operation]
FIG. 63 is a flow chart showing a procedure example of the variable winning device operation post-process. Hereinafter, description will be made along the procedure example.

  Step S910: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether the ending time has ended. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130, and checks whether or not “main role end” has been transmitted from the main control CPU 72 as a state designation command. If the state specification command for the end of the winning combination has not been received yet, the effect control CPU 126 determines that the ending time has not ended yet (No), and executes step S912 and subsequent steps. When the state specification command of the end of the winning combination is received, the effect control CPU 126 determines that the ending time has ended (Yes), ends the present module, and returns to the calling source.

  Step S912: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the “playing state preparation designation command” has been received from the main control CPU 72. If the command has not been received yet (No), the effect control CPU 126 proceeds to step S914.

  Step S914: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the main character during the probability variation area passage command has been received. This confirmation can also be performed depending on whether the command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM 130 or not. And if it has received the big game middle probability variation area passage command (Yes), production control CPU126 will execute step S916, and if it does not receive the big game middle probability variation area passing command (No), production control CPU126 will be step S918 Run.

(When receiving a major role in the middle variable probability area passage command)
Step S916: In this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes a firework rush rush effect execution process. As a result, a fireworks rushing effect (in FIG. 49, (O), etc.) during the ending time is performed.

(When not receiving a major role middle probability variation area passing command)
Step S918: In this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes a coast mode rush effect execution process. Thus, the beach mode rush effect ((G) in FIG. 47, etc.) during the ending time is executed.

[When a game state preparation designation command is received]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the “playing state preparation designation command” is received in step S912 (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S920. As described above, the "playing state preparation designation command" is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 at the timing when the value of the big hit end time timer becomes 500 ms.

Step S920: In this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes display processing of the screen before changing (playing state) after the winning combination ends. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the gaming state (high probability state, time shortening state) scheduled to be set after the big hit specified by the “playing state preparation specifying command” and the “special number of times preparation specifying command” An effect ((R) in FIG. 50, (J) in FIG. 54, etc.) of displaying the gaming state screen first during the ending time is executed based on the number of definite variations and the number of time reductions. In the present embodiment, as for the "3 round probability variation symbol" and the "16 round probability variation symbol", as described above, "passing of the probability variation area" is set to the high probability state, so the effect control CPU 126 Here, it is confirmed whether or not the special character passing area variable command is received at the same time, and when the command is received, the "specified high probability state" of the "playing state preparation specified command" is made effective. You may do it. On the other hand, as described above, when the main control CPU 72 has already made the subsequent value (“02H”, “03H”, “04H”) of “specify high probability state” valid based on the value of the probability variation function activation flag If so, the effect control CPU 126 can execute the first display effect based on the received “playing state preparation designation command”.
Then, when the above processing is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the caller.

Other Embodiments
In the above embodiment, the first display effect ((Q) in FIG. 50, (I) in FIG. 54) is executed at the timing when the big hit end time remains 0.5 seconds (the value of the end time timer is 500 ms). However, as another embodiment, the first display effect can be executed at another timing that can display the first display effect visibly to the player even if the remaining time is 0.5 seconds. For example, in step S5522 of FIG. 36, the main control CPU 72 determines the end time timer remaining 500 ms as the timing of transmitting the gaming state preparation designation command and the special number of times preparation designation command. A time may be set such that the remaining end time is the same as or longer than the symbol stop time.

[Execution timing by the presence or absence of alert notification notification]
In particular, during the ending time of the jackpot game, "notice you forgot to take prepaid card" and a notice alerting you to forgot to take prepaid card from the CR unit or "let's pay attention to the game obsessed" The following timings are used when a notification is issued to draw attention to the immersive attention to the game.
(1) In the case of giving various alerting notices, set the timing at which the remainder of the big hit end time becomes the same as the symbol stop time as the timing to execute the pre-display effect, and during the ending time, various types of timings first. The alert notification is given, and after the end, the pre-display effect is executed.
(2) Conversely, when not performing various alerting announcements, set the timing when the remainder of the big hit end time is equal to or longer than the symbol stop time as the timing to execute the first display effect, from earlier timing It is assumed that the pre-display effect is performed.
(3) Alternatively, the pre-display effect of one embodiment may be executed together with notification of various types of alerting (character information and images of alerting may be superimposed and displayed on the screen of the pre-display effect). In this way, since the alerting can be executed together with the first display effect, the flow of the game can be made smoother.

  The present invention can be variously modified and carried out without being limited to the above-described embodiment. The form of the effect and various numerical values listed in the embodiment are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to the contents described above.

  In the embodiment described above, although the example of the gaming machine having the definite variation area has been described, the gaming machine having no definite variation area (a general definite variation having a normal winning symbol and a definite variation winning symbol, or a definite variation having only a definite variation symbol Machine).

  Examples of effects that display the game status screen first during the ending time are not only those listed in (R) in FIG. 50, (J) in FIG. 54, etc., but also various background images that are actually displayed after the big hit game is over Can be adapted if they are different embodiments.

  In the embodiment described above, an example in which the present invention is applied to a gaming machine that does not employ "simultaneous rotation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol" has been described, but for a gaming machine adopting the simultaneous rotation Even the present invention can be applied.

  The images listed in the other presentation examples are merely examples, and these can be modified as appropriate. Further, the structure and board surface configuration of the pachinko machine 1 and specific numerical values are preferable examples including those shown in the drawings, and it is needless to say that these can be appropriately modified.

1 pachinko machine 8 game board unit 8a game area 20 starting gate 28 variable start winning device 33 normal symbol display device 33a normal symbol operation memory lamp 34 1st special symbol display device 35 2nd special symbol display device 34a 1st special symbol operation memory Lamp 35a Second special symbol operation memory lamp 38 Game status display device 42 Liquid crystal indicator 45 Effect switching button 70 Main control device 72 Main control CPU
74 ROM
76 RAM
124 production control device 126 production control CPU
128 ROM
130 RAM

Claims (5)

Lottery execution means for executing a predetermined lottery according to the occurrence of the lottery opportunity during the game;
Symbol display means for stopping and displaying a symbol after variably displaying the symbol when the lottery is performed by the lottery execution means;
Special game execution means for executing a special game when a winning is obtained by a lottery by the lottery executing means and symbols corresponding to the winning are stopped and displayed by the symbol display means,
The game state after the special game by the special game execution means is set to either the special game state or the non-special game state according to the result of the lottery by the lottery execution means which triggered the special game Game state setting means to
After the end of the special game, the variation display and stop display of the symbol by the symbol display means in a mode according to the game state of the special game state or the non-special game state set by the game state setting means And a symbol effect executing means for executing the symbol effect accordingly.
It is characterized by further comprising: prior disclosure means for disclosing, in advance, an aspect of symbol effect by the symbol effect execution means at the timing before the end of the special game where the game state has not yet been set by the game state setting means Gaming machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
It further comprises spare information storage means for storing, as spare information, information on a game state to be set by the game state setting means after the end of the special game before the start of the special game by the special game execution means.
The prior disclosure means is
Based on the preliminary information stored in the preliminary information storage means, an aspect of the symbol effect by the symbol effect execution means at the timing before the end of the special game where the gaming state is not set yet by the game state setting means A game machine characterized by being disclosed in advance. In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
When the variable display of the symbol is performed a prescribed number of times by the symbol display means in the special game state set by the game state setting means, the setting of the special game state is ended and the game is set to the non-special game state It further comprises a state resetting means,
The preliminary information storage means is
When the game state to be set after the end of the special game by the game state setting means is the special game state, the setting of the special game state is scheduled by the game state reset means A game machine characterized by storing the specified number of times that setting of the special game state is to be ended as the preliminary information. In the gaming machine according to claim 3,
The prior disclosure means is
If the special game state is to be set by the game state setting means after the end of the special game, the setting of the special game state is ended by the game state resetting means at the timing before the end of the special game. A gaming machine characterized in that an aspect of a symbol effect according to the special game state is disclosed in advance together with the specified number of scheduled times. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The symbol display means is
After the symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time, the finalized display is performed to stop and display the symbol for a predetermined symbol stop time,
The prior disclosure means is
A gaming machine characterized by disclosing in advance an aspect of symbol effect by the symbol effect executing means at a timing when the remaining time until the end of the special game corresponds to the symbol stop time.