JP2020081651A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of exhibiting a novel game property.SOLUTION: When a first special symbol is stationarily displayed in a mode of "a small winning symbol 1", a small winning game with an opening time of a first time is executed (A). When a second special symbol is stationarily displayed in a mode of "a small winning symbol 2", a small winning game with the opening time of a second time is executed (B). A body-part motor is movable in a fixed movement, in a front half part before the lapse of the second time, executes a movement (a difficult movement) for first special symbols, and a rear half part after the lapse of the second time, executes a movement (an easy movement) for second special symbols (C). At a time when the second time is terminated, the movement for the first special symbols is terminated, so that, when falling under "the small symbol 2", a generator game by the movement for the second special symbols is executable. The movement for the second special symbols is such a movement that game balls can easily pass through a specific area, so as to exhibit a new game property in which falling under "the small winning symbol 2" is directly connected to "a passage of the specific area=a jackpot".SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a game.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine that makes it easy to store game balls that have won a prize in a variable winning device during a so-called two-type winning role and causes the stored game balls to flow down to increase the V winning rate. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2006-149497, A

The above-mentioned prior art is a technology for increasing the V winning rate when a certain condition is satisfied, but the game is monotonous.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of exhibiting new game playability.

The present invention adopts the following means for solving the above problems. Note that the wording in the following parentheses is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. Further, the present invention can be an invention including at least one item for specifying each invention shown in the following solving means. Further, to each invention specifying matter shown in the following means for solving, an element limiting the invention specifying matter can be added to make a subordinate conception, and an element limiting the invention specifying matter can be deleted to make a higher conception. ..

Solving means 1: The gaming machine of the present solving means, when a lottery trigger occurs during the game, lottery executing means for executing a predetermined lottery, and when the predetermined lottery is executed, after the symbols are variably displayed, When the result of winning is obtained in the predetermined lottery, the symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbols in a mode according to the lottery result of the predetermined lottery corresponds to any of a plurality of winning types including at least a special winning type Winning type determining means for deciding whether to do, a variable winning device that shifts from a closed state to an open state that facilitates entry of a game ball when a prescribed condition is satisfied during a game, and a result of the predetermined lottery Corresponds to a win, and when the symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means in a predetermined winning mode, it is determined that the specified condition is satisfied, and the variable winning device is shifted from the closed state to the open state. Special game executing means for executing a special game to be performed, a special area provided inside the variable winning device, through which a game ball can pass, and a predetermined time when the game ball passes through the special area during execution of the special game. Advantageous game state transition means for shifting to an advantageous game state advantageous in comparison with the game state, and the numerical value counted during execution of the special game executed by corresponding to the special winning type becomes a prescribed value Then, the gaming machine is provided with a control means for changing the probability that the gaming ball passes through the special area.

The present solving means has the following configuration.
(1) When a lottery opportunity occurs during a game (a game ball enters the starting winning opening), a predetermined lottery (special symbol lottery) is executed.
(2) When the predetermined lottery of (1) above is executed, the symbols (special symbols) are variably displayed, and then the symbols are stopped and displayed in a mode according to the lottery result of the predetermined lottery of (1) above. ..

(3) When the result of winning is obtained in the predetermined lottery of (1) above, any of a plurality of winning types (small winning symbol 1 and small winning symbol 2) including at least the special winning type (small winning symbol 2) Determine if applicable.

(4) From the closed state when the prescribed conditions (condition that the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of big hit or small hit, condition that the game ball has passed the specific area during the small hit game) are satisfied during the game. A variable winning device (special electric accessory, attacker, attacker with specific area, attacker with probability variation area, attacker with time saving area) is provided for shifting to an open state to facilitate entry of a game ball.

(5) When the result of the predetermined lottery in (1) above corresponds to winning, and the symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined winning mode, it is determined that the condition of the above (4) is satisfied, and (4) ) The special game of changing the variable winning device from the closed state to the open state is executed. The special game is a small hit game or a big hit game. In the special game, the variable winning device of (4) is moved from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 to 29 seconds), or a predetermined number of times (for example, 2 to 9 times) within the predetermined time. It is executed by performing a unit game in which the variable winning device (4) is shifted from the closed state to the open state for a prescribed number of times (for example, at least once) until the game ball is entered.

(6) Inside the variable winning device of (4) above, a special area through which game balls can pass is provided. The special region may be a specific region (a region for generating a big hit), a probability variation region (a region for shifting to a high probability state), or a time saving region (for shifting to a time shortening state). Area).

(7) When the game ball passes through the special area of (6) during execution of the special game of (5), it shifts to an advantageous game state advantageous compared with a predetermined game state. When the "predetermined game state" is the small hit game state, the "advantageous game state" is the big hit game state. When the "predetermined game state" is the low-probability non-time reduction state, the "advantageous game state" is the low-probability time reduction state, the high-probability non-time reduction state, or the high-probability time reduction state.

(8) When the numerical value counted during the execution of the special game executed due to the fact that the special winning type is met (for example, when counting down 28.572 seconds to 0 seconds), the game ball is special The probability of passing through the area can be changed. “Making it changeable” includes increasing or decreasing the probability that the game ball will pass through the special area. A method of changing the probability that the game ball passes through the special area can be realized, for example, by changing the operation pattern of the movable body that affects the movement of the game ball.

As described above, according to the present solving means, when the numerical value counted during the execution of the special game reaches a prescribed value, the probability that the game ball passes through the special area can be changed. The ease of passage through the special area changes before and after the counted value reaches a specified value. Therefore, the probability that the game ball will pass through the special area can be changed by the numerical value that is counted during the execution of the special game that is executed due to the fact that the special winning type has been met, and a new game property can be exhibited. ..

Solving means 2: The game machine of the present solving means, in any of the above-mentioned solving means, is provided inside the variable winning a prize device, performs a certain operation when a predetermined operation trigger occurs, and performs the certain operation. , A difficult operation that makes it difficult for the game ball to pass through the special area, and an operation that is executed after the execution of the difficult operation and is easier for the game ball to pass through the special area than the difficult operation And a counter value defining means for defining a special counter value according to the special winning type. The control means is executed when the special winning type is met. When the numerical value counted during the execution of the special game reaches a value corresponding to the special counter value, it is possible to direct a game ball to the movable body performing the easy operation. It is a game machine.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of the present solving means.
(1) Provided inside the variable winning device, when a predetermined operation trigger occurs (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a small hit or a big hit, the small hit game is started, the big hit game is started. In addition to performing a certain operation, as a certain operation, a difficult operation that makes it difficult for the game ball to pass through the special area, and an operation that is executed after execution of the difficult operation and the game ball is in the special area. And a movable body that performs an easy operation that makes it easier to pass through.

The movable body is a tower main body that is movable by a main body motor. Further, the movable body may be a wall member that closes the detachment hole or a movable body (opening/closing member) that opens a specific region.
Difficult movements include the operation of continuing the rotation of the tower body, the operation of not closing the outlying holes, the operation of short-circuiting the specific area (operation of opening for about 0.1 to 0.9 seconds), and the operation of closing the specific area. Etc.
Easy game, the operation of repeating the rotation and stop of the tower body, the operation of closing the outlying hole, the operation of opening a specific area for a long time (the operation of opening about 1.0 to 29.0 seconds), the specific area is not blocked Motions and the like.

(2) There is provided a counter value defining means for defining a special counter value according to the special winning type. The counter value may be a counter value for counting time or a counter value for counting the number of winning prizes.
For example, the special winning type defines a special counter value (28.572 seconds) as a counter value for measuring the start time of the small hit game.

(3) When the numerical value counted during the execution of the special game executed due to the fact that it corresponds to the special winning type becomes a value corresponding to the special counter value, the game ball is directed to the movable body that is performing the easy operation. It is possible.
Here, the value corresponding to the special counter value is a special counter value or a value based on the special counter value, and, for example, when the counted numerical value is counted up, it is the special counter value itself. It is 0 when the numerical value is counted down.

According to the solving means, when the numerical value counted during the execution of the special game executed due to the fact that the special winning type is met becomes a value according to the special counter value, the game is performed on the movable body that is performing the easy operation. Since the ball is directed, the special winning type can be positioned as an advantageous winning type that allows the game ball to easily pass through the special area, and the passing rate of the special area changes depending on the special winning type. It is possible to demonstrate the playability.

Solving means 3: In the gaming machine of the present solving means, in any one of the solving means described above, the special counter value is a counter value for measuring time, and the special game is initially set with a start time. , A game in which the opening time and the closing time are set next, and the ending time is finally set, and the counter value defining means, in the special winning type and the winning type other than the special winning type, the start time The gaming machine is characterized in that the counter value for differentiating is specified.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of the present solving means.
(1) The special counter value is a counter value for measuring time. Therefore, a certain time during the special game can be timed by the special counter value.
(2) The special game is a game in which the start time (opening time) is set first, the opening time and the closing time are then set, and the end time (ending time) is finally set.

(3) The counter value defining means sets the counter value for differentiating the start time of (1) above between the special winning type (small hit pattern 2) and the winning type (small hit pattern 1) other than the special winning type. Stipulates.

According to this solving means, since the start time of the special game is different between the special winning type and the winning type other than the special winning type, it is possible to create a certain waiting time before the variable winning device is opened. It is possible to avoid unintentional entry into the variable winning device compared to the method of setting such a fixed waiting time during and after the opening of the variable winning device, and as a result, it becomes a special winning type. It is possible to avoid a situation in which an unintended non-passage to the special area occurs in the case where it applies.

Other solving means: The gaming machine of the present solving means, when a lottery trigger occurs during the game, lottery executing means for executing a predetermined lottery, and when the predetermined lottery is executed, after the symbols are variably displayed. , A symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbols in a manner according to a lottery result of the predetermined lottery, and a result including at least a first win type and a second win type when a result of a win is obtained in the predetermined lottery A winning type determining means for determining which one of the winning types falls, and a variable winning device that shifts from a closed state to an open state that facilitates entry of a game ball when prescribed conditions are satisfied during a game. When the result of the predetermined lottery corresponds to winning and the symbol is stopped and displayed in the predetermined winning mode by the symbol display means, it is determined that the prescribed condition is satisfied, and the variable winning device is closed. Special game execution means for executing a special game to shift from the state to the open state, a special area provided inside the variable winning device and through which a game ball can pass, and a game ball during execution of the special game. When passing through the special area, advantageous game state transition means for transitioning to an advantageous game state advantageous in comparison with a predetermined game state, and counting during execution of the special game executed by corresponding to the first winning type When the second numerical value counted during the execution of the special game which is executed by corresponding to the first numerical value or the second winning type becomes a prescribed value, the probability that the game ball passes through the special area is determined. It is a game machine characterized in that it is provided with control means that can be changed.

The present solving means has the following configuration.
(1) When a lottery opportunity occurs during a game (a game ball enters the starting winning opening), a predetermined lottery (special symbol lottery) is executed.
(2) When the predetermined lottery of (1) above is executed, the symbols (special symbols) are variably displayed, and then the symbols are stopped and displayed in a mode according to the lottery result of the predetermined lottery of (1) above. ..

(3) When the result of the winning is obtained in the predetermined lottery of (1) above, a plurality of winning types (small winnings) including at least the first winning type (small winning symbol 1) and the second winning type (small winning symbol 2) It is determined which of the winning design 1 and the small winning design 2) is applicable.

(4) From the closed state when the prescribed conditions (condition that the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of big hit or small hit, condition that the game ball has passed the specific area during the small hit game) are satisfied during the game. A variable winning device (special electric accessory, attacker, attacker with specific area, attacker with probability variation area, attacker with time saving area) is provided for shifting to an open state to facilitate entry of a game ball.

(5) When the result of the predetermined lottery in (1) above corresponds to winning, and the symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined winning mode, it is determined that the condition of the above (4) is satisfied, and (4) ) The special game of changing the variable winning device from the closed state to the open state is executed. The special game is a small hit game or a big hit game. In the special game, the variable winning device of (4) is moved from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 to 29 seconds), or a predetermined number of times (for example, 2 to 9 times) within the predetermined time. It is executed by performing a unit game in which the variable winning device (4) is shifted from the closed state to the open state for a prescribed number of times (for example, at least once) until the game ball is entered.

(6) Inside the variable winning device of (4) above, a special area through which game balls can pass is provided. The special region may be a specific region (a region for generating a big hit), a probability variation region (a region for shifting to a high probability state), or a time saving region (for shifting to a time shortening state). Area).

(7) When the game ball passes through the special area of (6) during execution of the special game of (5), it shifts to an advantageous game state advantageous compared with a predetermined game state. When the "predetermined game state" is the small hit game state, the "advantageous game state" is the big hit game state. When the "predetermined game state" is the low-probability non-time reduction state, the "advantageous game state" is the low-probability time reduction state, the high-probability non-time reduction state, or the high-probability time reduction state.

(8) A first numerical value that is counted during execution of a special game that is executed by corresponding to the first winning type or a second number that is counted during execution of a special game that is executed by corresponding to the second winning type 2 When the numerical value reaches the specified value (for example, when counting down 0.008 seconds to 0 seconds, or counting down 28.572 seconds to 0 seconds), the probability that the game ball passes through the special area changes. It is possible. “Making it changeable” includes increasing or decreasing the probability that the game ball will pass through the special area. A method of changing the probability that the game ball passes through the special area can be realized, for example, by changing the operation pattern of the movable body that affects the movement of the game ball.

In this case, when the first numerical value becomes the specified value, the probability that the game ball will pass through the special area can be changed, and even if the second numerical value becomes the specified value, the probability that the gaming ball will pass through the special area is set. It may be changeable.
Further, when the first numerical value reaches a specified value, the probability that the game ball passes through the special area can be changed, but even when the second numerical value reaches the specified value, the probability that the game ball passes through the special area can be changed. It may be immutable.
Further, when the first numerical value reaches the specified value, the probability that the game ball passes through the special area cannot be changed, but when the second numerical value becomes the specified value, the probability that the game ball passes through the special area can be changed. May be

As described above, according to the present solving means, when the first numerical value or the second numerical value becomes the specified value, the probability that the game ball passes through the special area can be changed, so the first numerical value or the second numerical value is specified. The easiness of passing through the special area changes before and after the value of becomes. Therefore, the probability that the game ball will pass through the special area can be changed by the first numerical value corresponding to the first winning type or the second numerical value corresponding to the second winning type, and a new gaming property can be exhibited. ..

Other solving means: In any one of the solving means described above, the gaming machine of the present solving means is provided inside the variable winning device, and performs a fixed operation when a predetermined operation trigger occurs, and the fixed operation. As a difficult operation that makes it difficult for the game ball to pass through the special area, and an operation that is executed after execution of the difficult operation and that the game ball passes through the special area, rather than the difficult operation. And a counter value defining means that defines a first counter value according to the first winning type and a second counter value according to the second winning type. The control means performs the difficult operation when the first numerical value counted during the execution of the special game executed due to the fact that the first winning type is met becomes a value according to the first counter value. It is possible to direct a game ball to the movable body that is present, and the second numerical value counted during execution of the special game executed by corresponding to the second winning type is the second counter value. When it becomes a value according to, it is possible to direct a game ball to the movable body that is performing the easy operation.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of the present solving means.
(1) Provided inside the variable winning device, when a predetermined operation trigger occurs (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a small hit or a big hit, the small hit game is started, the big hit game is started. Then, when the power is turned on, a certain operation is performed, and as a certain operation, a difficult operation that makes it difficult for the game ball to pass through the special area, and an operation that is executed after the difficult operation is executed. There is a movable body that performs an easy operation that makes it easier for the game ball to pass through the special area than the difficult operation.

The movable body is a tower main body that is movable by a main body motor. Further, the movable body may be a wall member that closes the detachment hole or a movable body (opening/closing member) that opens a specific region.
Difficult movements include the operation of continuing the rotation of the tower body, the operation of not closing the outlying holes, the operation of short-circuiting the specific area (operation of opening for about 0.1 to 0.9 seconds), and the operation of closing the specific area. Etc.
Easy game, the operation of repeating the rotation and stop of the tower body, the operation of closing the outlying hole, the operation of opening a specific area for a long time (the operation of opening about 1.0 to 29.0 seconds), the specific area is not blocked Motions and the like.

(2) There is provided a counter value defining means for defining a first counter value according to the first winning type and a second counter value according to the second winning type. The first counter value and the second counter value are different values. The first counter value and the second counter value may be counter values for counting time or may be counter values for counting the number of winning prizes.
For example, the first winning type defines the first time (0.008 seconds) as a first counter value for measuring the start time (opening time) of the small hit game, and the second winning type is small. The second time (28.572 seconds) is defined as the second counter value for measuring the start time of the winning game.

(3) When the first numerical value counted during the execution of the special game executed due to the fact that it corresponds to the first winning type becomes a value according to the first counter value, a game ball is given to a movable body performing a difficult operation. When the second numerical value counted during the execution of the special game executed due to the fact that the second winning type is met becomes a value corresponding to the second counter value, the easy operation is performed. It is possible to direct the game ball to the movable body.
Here, the value corresponding to the value corresponding to the first counter value is the first counter value or a value based on the first counter value, and for example, when the first numerical value to be counted is counted up. Is the first counter value itself, and is 0 when the first counted numerical value is being counted down.
The value corresponding to the value corresponding to the second counter value is the second counter value or a value based on the second counter value. For example, when the second numerical value to be counted is counted up, It is the second counter value itself, and is 0 when the second numerical value to be counted is counting down.

According to this solving means, when the first numerical value becomes a value corresponding to the first counter value, the game ball is directed to the movable body that is performing the difficult operation, and the second numerical value becomes a value corresponding to the second counter value. Then, since the game ball is directed to the movable body that is performing the easy operation, the second winning type can be positioned as an advantageous winning type that allows the gaming ball to easily pass through the special area, and depending on the corresponding winning type. It is possible to exert a new game property that the passing rate of the area changes.

On the other hand, with regard to the first winning type, the game ball is positioned as a disadvantageous winning type that does not easily pass through the special area, but the second numerical value depends on the second counter value depending on the elapsed time or the number of winning prizes. There is room to reach a situation where the value is reached. Then, in this case, even if the first winning type is applied, as in the case of the second winning type, a situation occurs in which the game ball easily passes through the special area. , A new game of whether or not it is possible to exceed a certain time (time until the second numerical value reaches the value according to the second counter value) or whether a certain number of winning prizes can be exceeded. You can exercise your sexuality.

Other solving means: In the gaming machine of the present solving means, in any one of the solving means described above, the first counter value and the second counter value are counter values for measuring time, and the special game is , A game in which a start time is first set, then an opening time and a closing time are set, and an end time is finally set, wherein the counter value defining means has the first winning type and the second winning type. The game machine is characterized in that the counter value for differentiating the start time is defined.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of the present solving means.
(1) The first counter value and the second counter value are counter values for measuring time. Therefore, a certain time during the special game can be clocked by the first counter value and the second counter value.
(2) The special game is a game in which the start time (opening time) is set first, the opening time and the closing time are then set, and the end time (ending time) is finally set.

(3) The counter value defining means defines a counter value for making the start time of (1) different between the first winning type and the second winning type.

According to this solving means, since the start time of the special game is different between the first winning type and the second winning type, it is possible to create a certain waiting time before the variable winning device is opened, Compared with the method of setting such a fixed waiting time during or after the opening of the variable winning device, it is possible to avoid unintentional entry into the variable winning device, and as a result, it corresponds to the second winning type. In this case, it is possible to avoid a situation in which unintended non-passage of the special area occurs.

According to the present invention, new playability can be exhibited.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view showing the game board unit alone. It is the perspective view which showed the central accessory device from diagonally upper left. It is a figure explaining the detail of a structure of a route distribution part, and the distribution operation in a 1st distribution operation part. It is a figure explaining the detail of a structure of a route distribution part, and the distribution operation in a 1st distribution operation part. It is a figure which shows the detail of a structure of a raising device taxiway. It is a figure which shows the structure of a raising device, and the detail of a drive mechanism. It is a figure which shows the mode of the raising of the game ball in a raising device. It is a figure which shows the mode of the raising of the game ball in a raising device. It is a figure for explaining distribution operation in the 1st observation deck stage. It is the figure which extracted and showed some tower main body parts located in the inside of the 1st observation deck stage. It is a figure for explaining distribution operation in the 2nd observatory stage. It is the figure which extracted and showed some tower main-body parts located in the inside of the 2nd observatory stage. It is a front view which expands and shows a part of game board unit. It is a block diagram which shows various electronic devices with which a pachinko machine was equipped. It is a game flow diagram showing an example of a flow of a game by a pachinko machine. It is a game flow diagram which shows roughly the flow of the 1st distribution operation|movement of the 1st step performed in a movable ball winning combination device. It is a game flow chart which shows roughly the flow of the 2nd distribution operation of the 2nd step performed in a movable ball winning combination device device. It is a game flow diagram which shows roughly the flow of the game in the time shortened state transferred after a big hit. It is a timing chart which shows changes of various states which occur through a game flow which progresses in a movable ball winning combination device. It is a timing chart which shows changes of various states which occur through a game flow which progresses in a movable ball winning combination device. It is a figure which shows the detail of operation|movement of a movable ball winning accessory device. 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 flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of power failure occurrence check processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of interruption management processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of switch input event processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of the 1st special design memory processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of the 2nd special design memory processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of composition of special game management processing. It is the figure which showed the value of "special game management status" and the progress situation of the special game corresponding to each value in a list. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of special symbol fluctuation start waiting processing. It is a diagram showing a configuration column of the first special symbol stop symbol selection table. It is the figure which shows the constitution line of the 2nd special design stop design selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the accessory device opening process at the time of a small hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of the accessory device closing processing at the time of a small hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of processing operation end processing at the time of a small hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of the big hit time accessory device operation start processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of jackpot device opening processing at the time of big hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of processing for closing a bonus device device during a big hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of processing operation end processing at the time of big hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of time shortening state management processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of limiter management processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of solenoid control processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of motor management processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a display output management process. It is the figure which shows the example of the production which is executed when it corresponds to the “small hitting design 1”. It is a continuous view showing an example of the effect executed when the "small hit symbol 2" is applied (1/2). It is a continuous diagram showing an example of the effect executed when it corresponds to the "small hit symbol 2" (2/2). It is the figure which shows the example of the production which is executed when the game ball enters the large winning a prize mouth which is opened at the time of small hit. It is the figure which shows the example of the production which is executed when the game sphere enters the chance field hole. It is the figure which shows the example of the production which is executed when the game sphere passes various areas. It is the figure which shows the example of the production which is executed when the game sphere passes various areas. It is a continuation diagram showing the effect during the big win executed during the big hit game when it corresponds to the "10 round big hit" (1/4). It is a continuation view showing a big winning effect during the big hit game in the case of "10 round big hit" (2/4). It is a continuation diagram showing a big winning effect produced during a big hit game in the case of "10 round big hit" (3/4). It is a continuation diagram showing a big-effect-during production executed during the big-hit game in the case of "10 round big hit" (4/4). It is the flowchart which shows the procedure example of production control processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of composition of the production management processing at the time of operation of a movable ball winning accessory device. It is a figure which shows the structure of other embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 1st operation example of other embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 2nd operation example of other embodiment. It is a figure showing the example of the 1st production of other embodiments. It is a figure showing the example of the 2nd production of other embodiments.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below 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 hall operator to perform a game with the pachinko machine 1. In the game on the pachinko machine 1, each game ball is a medium in which each one has a game value, and the privilege (profit) that the player enjoys as a result of the game is, for example, the game ball acquired by the player. It can be converted into a game value based on the number of. The overall configuration of the gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

Here, in the present specification, the left side when viewed from the player seated so as to face the pachinko machine 1 is left, the right side when viewed from the player is right, and the upper side is viewed from the player, the game is It is described that the lower side as viewed from the player is the lower side, the front side as viewed from the player is the front, and the back side as viewed from the player is the rear.

[Overall structure of gaming machine]
The pachinko machine 1 mainly includes an outer frame assembly 2, a glass frame unit 4, a saucer unit 6, and a plastic frame assembly 7 (game machine frame) as its main body. Outer frame assembly 2 is a structure in which timber is combined in a vertically long rectangular shape, and outer frame assembly 2 uses fasteners such as screws for island facilities (not shown) in the game arcade. Is fixed.

The other glass frame unit 4, saucer unit 6, and plastic frame assembly 7 are attached to the island facility via the outer frame assembly 2, and these operate in an openable and closable manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). The opening/closing axis of the hinge mechanism (not shown) extends in the vertical direction along the left end of the pachinko machine 1 when viewed from the front.

A unified lock unit 9 is provided inside the right edge portion (left edge portion in FIG. 2) of the plastic frame assembly 7 when viewed from the front in FIG. Corresponding to this, the glass frame unit 4 and the outer frame assembly 2 are also provided with a locking tool (not shown) on the right edge (back side) thereof. As shown in FIG. 1, when the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7 are closed with respect to the outer frame assembly 2, the unified lock unit 9 on the back side of the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7 together with the locking tool. The opening of 7 is disabled.

A cylinder lock 6a with a key hole is provided on the right edge of the tray unit 6. For example, when the manager of the game arcade inserts a dedicated key into the keyhole and twists the cylinder lock 6a clockwise, the unified lock unit 9 operates and the glass frame unit 4 and the saucer unit 6 can be opened together with the plastic frame assembly 7. It becomes a state. When all of these are opened from the outer frame assembly 2 to the front side (moved like a door), the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is exposed on the front side.

On the other hand, when the cylinder lock 6a is twisted counterclockwise, only the locking of the glass frame unit 4 is released while the plastic frame assembly 7 remains locked, and the glass frame unit 4 can be opened. When the glass frame unit 4 is opened to the front side, the game board unit 8 is directly exposed, and in this state, the manager of the game hall can remove obstacles such as ball clogging in the board surface. Further, when the glass frame unit 4 is opened, the lock mechanism (not shown) of the pan unit 6 is exposed. When the lock mechanism is released in this state, the tray unit 6 can be opened to the front side with respect to the plastic frame assembly 7.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 includes the above-mentioned game board unit 8 as a game unit. The game board unit 8 is supported by the plastic frame assembly 7 behind (inside) the glass frame unit 4. The game board unit 8 can be attached to and detached from the plastic frame assembly 7 in a state where the glass frame unit 4 is opened to the front side, for example. A vertically elongated circular window 4a is formed in the center of the glass frame unit 4, and a glass unit (no reference numeral) is attached in the window 4a. The glass unit is, for example, a combination of two transparent plates (glass plates) cut according to the shape of the window 4a. The glass unit is openably and closably attached to the back side of the glass frame unit 4 via a hinge mechanism (not shown). A game area 8a (board surface) is formed on the front surface of the game board unit 8, and this game area 8a is visible to the player from the front surface side through the window 4a. When the glass frame unit 4 is closed, a space in which a game ball can flow down is formed between the inner surface of the glass unit and the board surface.

The pan unit 6 has a shape that protrudes from the outer frame assembly 2 to the front side as a whole, and an upper plate 6b is formed on the upper surface thereof. In this upper plate 6b, game balls (rental balls) lent to the player and game balls (prize balls) obtained by winning can be stored. Further, 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, the game balls further paid out in a state where the upper plate 6b is full are stored. Note that the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is a model that is connected to a CR unit, and the game balls borrowed by the player are different from the prize balls from the payout device unit 172 on the back side to the saucer unit 6 (the upper plate 6b or the lower plate 6b). It is dispensed to dish 6c).

A lending operation unit 14 is provided on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, and a ball lending button 10 and a return button 12 are arranged on the lending operation unit 14. When a player operates the ball lending button 10 with a valuable medium (for example, a magnetic recording medium, a storage IC built-in medium, etc.) inserted in a CR unit (not shown), the number corresponding to a predetermined frequency unit (for example, 5 degrees) (For example, 125) game balls are rented. Therefore, a frequency display section (not shown) is arranged on the upper surface of the lending operation section 14, and the frequency display section displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium loaded in the CR unit. The player can operate the return button 12 to return the valuable medium with the remaining frequency. Although the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has been described with the example of the gaming machine connected to the CR unit, it may be a cash machine (gaming machine not connected to the CR unit).

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

A grip unit 16 is installed in the lower right part of the saucer unit 6. By operating the grip unit 16, the player can operate the launch control board set 174 to launch (enter) a game ball toward the game area 8a (ball launching device, ball launching means). The launched game ball rises along the left side edge of the game board unit 8, is guided by an outer band (not shown), and is thrown into the game area 8a. A large number of obstacle nails (most of which are not shown), windmills (not shown), etc. are arranged in the game area 8a, and the thrown game balls are guided and guided by the obstacle nails and windmills within the game area 8a. Flow down.

[Structure of board]
In the center of the game area 8a, a relatively large movable ball winning device device 30 (movable ball entering device, special electric winning object, variable winning device) is installed. Ordinary winning holes 22 and 24 are installed on the left and right sides of the movable ball winning accessory device 30. In addition, a left starting winning opening 26 is installed at a lower left position of the movable ball winning combination device 30, and a middle starting winning opening 27 is arranged at a lower position of the movable winning combination device 30. The starting gate 20 and the variable start winning device 28 (right starting winning opening 28b) are installed at the right side of the object device 30. In addition, you may arrange|position three or more normal winning holes.

The game balls thrown into the game area 8a randomly pass through the starting gate 20 in the process of flowing down, enter the normal winning openings 22 and 24, the left starting winning opening 26, and the middle starting winning opening. 27, enter the variable start prize device 28 (right start prize hole 28b) during operation (when open), or enter the movable ball accessory device 30 during operation (open) Or

The game balls that have entered the respective winning openings are collected on the back side of the game board unit 8 through through holes formed in the game board 8b (plywood material that constitutes the game board unit 8, see FIG. 3).

The variable start winning device 28 operates when a predetermined operation condition is satisfied (when a normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner), and accordingly allows a ball to enter the right starting winning opening 28b. (Ordinary electric accessory). The variable start winning device 28 has, for example, a pair of left and right opening/closing members 28a, and these opening/closing members 28a reciprocate in the left-right direction along the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown). The left and right opening/closing members 28a are in a closed position with their tips facing upward, and at this time it is difficult to enter the right start winning opening 28b (there is no state in which a game ball can enter). .. On the other hand, when the variable start winning device 28 is activated, the left and right opening/closing members 28a are respectively displaced (opened) from the closed position toward the open position, the opening width is expanded left and right, and the right starting winning opening 28b is opened. .. In the meantime, the variable start winning device 28 is in a state where the game balls can be entered, and the right starting winning port 28b can be entered (variable starting winning means). At this time, the opening/closing member 28a also functions as a member for guiding the entry of the game ball into the right start winning opening 28b. Further, the arrangement of the obstacle nails installed in the game board unit 8 is basically a mode that does not extremely hinder the flow of the game balls toward the variable start winning device 28 (the right starting winning opening 28b when opened). However, the game balls do not necessarily enter the variable start winning device 28 (right starting winning opening 28b) at the time of opening operation, and the balls are randomly generated. The variable start winning device 28 is short-opened (0.06 seconds×1 time open) in the non-time-reduced state, and long-opened in the time-reduced state (4 times in total 4.1 seconds=0.5 seconds×1 time). Open + 1.2 seconds x 3 times). In addition, a plurality of normal winning symbols may be provided, and the operation pattern of the variable start winning device 28 may be different for each of the plurality of winning symbols.

The movable ball winning device device 30 is a prescribed condition during the game (a condition that the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a big hit or a small hit, a condition that the game ball has passed a specific area during the small hit game ball). It is a device that maintains a closed state where it is difficult to enter the game ball if is not satisfied, and shifts from the closed state to an open state that facilitates entering the game ball when a prescribed condition is satisfied.

Further, the movable ball winning accessory device 30 has a movable piece 30a (a so-called blade member) provided at an upper position of the game area 8a, and this movable piece 30a uses, for example, a big winning opening solenoid (not shown). Due to the function of the link mechanism, it reciprocates by a predetermined angle along the board surface.

The movable piece 30a is in a state where the large winning opening 30b is closed in a substantially upright state, so that the game ball cannot flow into the movable ball winning accessory device 30. When the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is activated, the movable piece 30a is displaced so as to tilt in the left-right direction within the game area 8a around the base end thereof, and the large winning opening 30b is opened to move the movable ball winning combination. It enables the inflow of the game balls into the object device 30 (the entry of the game balls into the special winning opening 30b). Since the movable piece 30a and the special winning opening 30b are located near the upper position in the game area 8a, particularly near the position at which the game ball is first driven, the movable ball 30 is driven into the game area 8a during operation. The game ball easily reaches the movable piece 30a by being guided by the obstacle nail at the upper position, and is guided by the movable piece 30a as it is and flows into the special winning opening 30b.

In addition, a specific area (special area) through which the game ball can pass is provided inside the movable ball winning accessory device 30, and if the game ball passes through the specific area during the small hit game, a big hit will occur.

Further, a circular decorative lamp 51 is installed on the right side of the center of the movable ball winning accessory device 30. The circular decoration lamp 51 performs a production operation by a built-in light emitting device, and is lit, for example, when a game ball passes through a specific area or during a big hit game.

The game ball that has flowed into the movable ball-accommodating accessory device 30 is discharged after being distributed through the processes such as flow-down, rolling, and ascent in the inside, and is collected to the back side of the game board unit 8. .. The distribution operation in the movable ball winning accessory device 30 will be described later with reference to another drawing.

In addition, an out port 32 is formed in the game area 8a, and the game balls that have not entered the starting ports are finally collected to the back side of the game board unit 8 through the out port 32. In addition, all the game balls that have been hit in the game area 8a, including the game balls that have entered the movable ball winning device device 30, are collected on the back side of the game board unit 8. The recovered game balls are discharged from the back side of the pachinko machine 1 to the outside of the frame through an out passage assembly (not shown), and join the supply route of the island facility (not shown).

[Structure of front of frame]
In the glass frame unit 4, glass frame top lamps 46, 48 and glass frame side lamps 50 are installed at a plurality of positions as a component for production so as to surround the glass unit (no reference numeral). Further, a saucer lamp 52 is installed in the saucer unit 6, and the saucer lamp 52, the glass frame top lamps 46 and 48, and the glass frame side lamps 50 are integrally connected to each other on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1 in appearance. It is designed as if

The above-mentioned various lamps 46 to 52 execute effects by, for example, light emission (lighting or blinking, change in luminance gradation, change in color tone, etc.) of the built-in LED. A pair of left and right glass frame upper speakers 54 and a glass frame middle speaker 55 are built in the upper part of the glass frame unit 4, and the saucer unit 6 has a saucer speaker 56 on the right side of the lower plate 6c. Is built in. These speakers 54, 55, 56 output sound effects, BGM, voice, etc. (general sound) to execute the effect.

Further, in the center of the saucer unit 6, an effect switching button 45 is installed in front of the upper tray 6b. The player can switch the effect contents (for example, BGM type) during the game by operating the effect switching button 45.

[Backside configuration]
As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a power supply control unit 162 (power supply control means), a main control board unit 170, a payout device unit 172, a flow path unit 173, a launch control board set 174, A payout control board unit 176, a back cover unit 178, and the like are installed. In addition to this, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, various electronic devices (including a control computer (not shown)) that make up the power supply system and control system of the pachinko machine 1, an external terminal board 160, a power cord (power plug) 164, A ground wire (ground terminal) 166, connection wiring (not shown), etc. are installed. The electronic devices will be described later based on another block diagram (FIG. 16).

The above-mentioned payout device unit 172 has, for example, a prize ball tank 172a and a prize ball case (no reference numeral), of which the prize ball tank 172a is installed at the upper edge (back side) of the plastic frame assembly 7. In this state, it is possible to store the game balls supplied from the supply route (not shown). The game balls stored in the prize ball tank 172a are guided to the prize ball case through an upper prize ball gutter (not shown). The flow path unit 173 guides the game balls sent from the payout device unit 172 toward the saucer unit 6 on the front surface 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.), and from this external terminal board 160, the game of the pachinko machine 1 is played. Various external information signals (for example, prize ball information, door opening information, symbol confirmation number information, big hit information, starting opening information, security error information, etc.) indicating the progress status and maintenance status are output to external electronic devices. It has become one.

The power cord 164 secures a power source (electric power) necessary for the operation of the pachinko machine 1 by being connected to, for example, a power source device (for example, AC24V) installed in an island facility of a game arcade. The ground wire 166 is also connected to a ground terminal similarly installed in the island facility to secure the ground (ground) of the pachinko machine 1.

[Internal structure of movable ball entrance device]
FIG. 3 is a front view showing the game board unit 8 alone. Here, the internal configuration of the movable ball winning accessory device 30 and an outline of the game ball distribution operation will be described.

In the movable ball winning accessory device 30, a guide passage 30c is formed with the large winning opening 30b as an open end. The guide passage 30c extends from the special winning opening 30b in the movable ball winning accessory device 30 vertically downward in two forks, and then joins at the tip, and is further bent and extends in the lower left direction. All the game balls that have flowed in through the special winning opening 30b during operation of the movable ball winning combination device 30 are guided into the movable ball winning combination device 30 through the guide passage 30c. A count switch 84 is provided in the middle of the guide passage 30c (for example, each passage of the forked guide passage), and all the game balls that have flowed into the movable ball winning accessory device 30 are counted here. It is detected by 84 (entrance detection means).

In addition, a route sorting unit 200 is arranged in the movable ball winning accessory device 30, following the guide passage 30c. The route distribution unit 200 performs a distribution operation of guiding the game ball to the normal route or the special route. If the game ball is guided to the normal route, the probability of a big hit after that is low, but if the game ball is guided to the special route, it will be a big hit after that compared to the case where the game ball is guided to the normal route. The probability of becoming is high. The details of the route distribution unit 200 will be described later.

In addition, in the movable ball winning accessory device 30, a first distribution operation unit 500 (first distribution operation unit, distribution operation unit) is arranged following the route distribution unit 200. The first distribution operation unit 500 allows a game ball that has entered the special winning opening of the movable ball winning accessory device 30 to pass through a chance region that may guide the game ball to a specific region, or a chance region. The distribution operation is performed to determine whether to discharge without passing through.

Here, the "chance area" is an area that is always passed before the game ball passes through the specific area. Therefore, if the game ball passes through the chance area, the game ball can pass through the specific area. There is a nature. However, even if the game ball passes through the chance area, the game ball may not pass through the specific area.

In any case, the first distribution operation unit 500 performs a distribution operation of whether the game ball passes through the chance area or is discharged without passing through the chance area. The details of the first distribution operation unit 500 will be described later.

A second distribution operation unit 600 (second distribution operation unit, distribution operation unit) is arranged downstream of the first distribution operation unit 500. The second distribution operation unit 600 is a lifting device 610 arranged from the upper end to the lower end of the right side portion of the movable ball-accommodating object device 30, and a first observatory arranged in the middle part of the movable ball-accommodating object device 30. The stage 620 and the second observatory stage 630, which are arranged in the upper part of the movable ball winning accessory device 30, are configured.

And the 2nd distribution operation part 600 performs the distribution operation which discharges the game ball which passed the chance area|region, after making it pass a specific area|region or an out passage. That is, in the first distribution operation unit 500, the distribution operation such as whether or not the game ball passes through the chance area is performed, but in the second distribution operation unit 600, the game ball that has passed through the chance area. On the other hand, a sorting operation is performed such as whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area. The details of the second distribution operation unit 600 will be described later.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the central accessory device 300 obliquely from the upper left. In the following drawings, some of the members shown in FIG. 3 are omitted for easy understanding.

The central accessory device 300 includes, for example, a tower body 400 that imitates a building (a large tower), and is roughly divided into a first distribution operation unit 500 and a second distribution operation unit 600. When the distribution operation in the first distribution operation unit 500 is successful, the game ball enters the second distribution operation unit 600.

[First distribution operation unit]
The first distribution operation unit 500 has a rotary stage 510 and a circular stage 520 (see FIG. 5).
The rotary stage 510 is a stage that can rotate counterclockwise when viewed from above, and has a Y-shaped guide groove 512 formed in its upper surface portion. A chance area hole 514, which is large enough to allow one game ball to enter, is arranged in the center of the front of the rotary stage 510. Further, in front of the chance area hole 514, a chance area hole 514 is provided. A large opening off hole 516 is arranged. The game ball that has entered the chance area hole 514 will then pass through the chance area, and the game ball that has entered the deviation hole 516 will be discharged without passing through the specific area thereafter.

Here, a not-shown production switch (chance area detection means) is provided in the chance area, and the game balls passing through the chance area are detected by the production switch.
In addition, an out passage is formed at the lower edge of the movable ball winning accessory device 30. Therefore, without entering the chance area hole 514, the game ball entering the detachment hole 516 is guided to the out passage, and is discharged from the movable entrance role object device 30 without passing through the chance area or the specific area. It A discharge detection switch (not shown) is provided in the out passage (out region, outlying region), and the game ball passing through the out passage is detected by the discharge detection switch.

Here, a tower leg 518 that supports the tower body 400 is arranged on the rotating stage 510, and the tower body 400 also rotates as the rotating stage 510 rotates.

The circular stage 520 (see FIG. 5) is a circular stage formed above the tower leg 518, and the center stage of the stage is a drop for dropping the game ball from the circular stage 520 to the rotary stage 510. A hole 522 (see FIG. 5) is formed.

[Second distribution operation unit]
The second distribution operation unit 600 includes a lifting device 610, a first observatory stage 620 (first special distribution unit) and a second observatory stage 630 (second special distribution unit).
The game balls that enter the chance area hole 514 and then pass through the chance area (not shown) are raised to the first observatory stage 620 by the raising device 610, and the sorting operation is performed there. Further, as a result of the sorting operation on the first observatory stage 620, the game balls that have passed through a special region (a region for further raising the game sphere) inside the first observatory stage 620 are lifted by the lifting device 610. The second observatory stage 630 is moved up again, and the sorting operation is performed again there.

A main body motor (not shown) is arranged below the tower main body 400. A drive gear (not shown) is attached to the output shaft of the main body motor, and a driven gear (not shown) is meshed with the drive gear. The drive gear and the driven gear form a gear train, and power is transmitted from the drive gear to the driven gear as the main body motor rotates.

A rotary shaft (not shown) that rotates together with the driven gear is coupled to the driven gear, and a rotary stage 510 is connected to the rotary shaft. Therefore, when the main body motor rotates, its power causes the rotary stage 510 to rotate, and the tower main body 400 installed on the rotary stage 510 also rotates.

Here, since the first observatory stage 620 and the second observatory stage 630 are annular stages that are the outer frame of the tower body 400, the stages themselves do not rotate even if the body motor 402 rotates. That is, in the tower body 400, only the central portion rotates and the stage portion of the outer frame does not rotate. The tower body 400 has an upper end projecting to the front of the game board unit 8 rather than a lower end, and the top part is inclined to the front side. The game ball that has entered each stage due to such an inclination is in a state of easily rolling in front of the game board unit 8.

An origin position detection mechanism (not shown) is arranged at the lower end of the rotary shaft. The origin position detection mechanism is a device that detects the origin position related to the rotation of the tower body 400, and may be an index sensor, a rotary encoder, or the like. The origin position detection mechanism can be composed of, for example, a photo sensor and a rotary plate.

The photo sensor has an irradiation unit that emits light and a light receiving unit that receives the light, and the irradiation unit and the light receiving unit are arranged to face each other with a predetermined gap.
The rotating plate is a rotating body that is arranged between the irradiation unit and the light receiving unit of the photosensor and rotates integrally with the rotating shaft. The rotating plate has an opening hole (not shown) at the origin position.

Then, when the rotating plate rotates and the opening hole (not shown) is at the origin position, the photo sensor is in a non-light-shielding state. Therefore, the main control CPU72 determines that the rotating plate is at the origin position when the photo sensor is in the non-light-shielded state (when the detection signal indicating the light-shielded state is not received from the photo sensor). You can

FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are diagrams for explaining the details of the configuration of the route distribution unit 200 and the distribution operation in the first distribution operation unit 500.
Here, FIG. 5 shows an example in which the game balls are distributed to the special route by the route distribution unit 200, enter the first distribution operation unit 500, and enter the chance area hole 514. In addition, FIG. 6 shows an example in which the game balls are distributed to the normal route by the route distribution unit 200, enter the first distribution operation unit 500, and enter the detachment holes 516.

The route allocating unit 200 performs a allocating operation for allocating the entering game ball to a normal route or a special route. The route distribution unit 200 also includes a route distribution unit guideway 202, a route distributor 204, a protrusion 206, a normal route hole 208, a special route guideway 210, and a normal route guideway 212.

The route distribution part guide path 202 is a path for guiding the game ball from the guide path 30c (see FIG. 3) to the route distribution body 204, extends in the direction of the back of the board, and is folded back from the position of the maximum. It extends to the root distributor 204 on the front side.

The root sorting body 204 includes a circular rotating member 204a serving as a base, and a structure 204b (a structure that imitates a small tower) arranged on the rotating member 204a. The rotating member 204a can rotate counterclockwise, for example, when viewed from above, and the structure 204b also rotates as the rotating member 204a rotates. Four inverted U-shaped through holes are formed in the four sides of the leg of the structure 204b, and the game ball can pass through the through holes. In the present embodiment, the route distributor 204 continues to rotate from when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on (other than when there is a power failure such as power off) to when the power is cut off.

The projecting portion 206 is formed so as to extend in a convex shape in the front direction of the game board unit 8 from the center of the tip on the front side of the base portion 205a on which the root distributor 204 is arranged. The protruding portion 206 guides the game ball rolling on the upper portion of the protruding portion 206 to the special route guide path 210. A special route switch (not shown) can be arranged on the special route guideway 210 to detect a game ball passing through the special route guideway 210.

Two normal route holes 208 are arranged on both sides of the protruding portion 206, and guide the game balls entering the normal route holes 208 to the normal route guideway 212.

The special route guide path 210 extends rightward from the projecting portion 206 and faces the circular stage 520 of the first sorting operation unit 500. By the special route guide path 210, the game ball is guided to the circular stage 520 of the first sorting operation unit 500.

The normal route guideway 212 extends vertically downward from the normal route hole 208, the routes from the two normal route holes 208 merge at the vertically lower portion, and after they merge, they extend in the depth direction of the board surface. It is moving toward the rotary stage 510 of the minute movement unit 500. The game ball is guided to the rotary stage 510 of the first sorting operation unit 500 by the normal route guide path 212.

[Sorting operation to special route]
As shown in FIG. 5, when the game ball passes through the two through holes 204c facing each other formed in the leg of the route allocating body 204, the game ball rolls on the upper portion of the projecting portion 206, and the special route. It is guided to the guide path 210 and guided to the circular stage 520 of the first sorting operation unit 500.

Then, the game ball guided to the circular stage 520 rotates inside the circular stage 520, is guided to the central drop hole 522 as the rotation speed decreases, and falls to the lower rotary stage 510.

On the rotary stage 510, a Y-shaped guide groove 512 is formed, and the game ball will fall to the central portion of the guide groove 512. Then, as shown in the figure, if there is a chance area hole 514 on the extension line of the guide groove 512 of the rotary stage 510, the game ball is guided by the guide groove 512 and enters the chance area hole 514.

[Sorting operation to normal route]
As shown in FIG. 6, when the game ball is hit by the leg portion of the route allocating body 204, the game ball enters the normal route hole 208 and is guided to the normal route guide path 212 to make the first swing. The rotary stage 510 of the minute movement unit 500 is guided.

Although the game ball from the normal route guide path 212 is discharged toward the rotary stage 510, it is not always guided to the guide groove 512 of the rotary stage 510. The game ball that was not successfully guided to the guide groove 512 of the rotary stage 510 falls into the shift hole 516 without changing the moving direction.

Here, the normal route guide path 212 may be provided with an elevating stage that moves up and down by a motor (not shown). In this case, the game ball may be ridden on the elevating stage and guided to the rotary stage 510, or may be flipped to the side surface of the elevating stage and guided to the rotary stage 510 without riding on the elevating stage. By doing so, the trajectory of the game ball entering the rotary stage 510 can be stabilized.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing details of the configuration of the raising device guide path 515.
The rising device guide path 515 is a passage provided inside the movable ball winning accessory device 30, and connects the chance region hole 514 and the rising device 610. The lifting device guide path 515 extends vertically downward from the chance region hole 514, and further bends rightward from there to the lower opening hole 610a (see FIG. 8) of the lifting device 610.

The game ball that has entered the chance area hole 514 is detected by the effect switch 800 arranged in the chance area, and is guided to the lifting device 610 by the lifting device guiding path 515.
Here, a slide member 517 is arranged in the ascending device guideway 515 in the middle thereof. The slide member 517 is slidable in the left-right direction in the drawing by a lift device guide path solenoid (not shown).

As shown in (A) of FIG. 7, if the rising device guide path solenoid is in the non-operating (OFF) state, the slide member 517 is in the initial position, passes through the upper surface of the slide member 517, and the game ball It is guided to the raising device 610.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7B, if the lifting device guideway solenoid is in the activated (ON) state, the slide member 517 will slide to the left in the drawing, and the game ball will move to the lifting device 610. Instead of being guided, it joins the out passage inside the movable ball winning accessory device 30, and is detected by the discharge detection switch.

In this way, the reason for guiding the game ball that has entered the chance area hole 514 to the lifting device 610 or discharging it without guiding it to the lifting device 610 is when the normal sorting operation is performed. This is because it is necessary to guide the game ball to 610, but it is not necessary to guide the game ball to the lifting device 610 once the big hit state is entered.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the details of the configuration and drive mechanism of the lifting device 610.
8A is a plan view of the lifting device 610, FIG. 8B is a front view of the lifting device 610, and FIG. 8C is a right side view of the lifting device 610. is there. It should be noted that in the following drawings, in order to facilitate understanding, some members are illustrated in a shape different from that in FIG.

The ascending device 610 is a device that elevates the game ball that has passed through the chance area, and is provided in the first ascending device that elevates the game ball that has passed through the chance area to the first observatory stage 620 and the first observatory stage 620. It is configured by a second lifting device that lifts the game ball that has passed through the specified special area to the second observatory stage 630. The first lifting device and the second lifting device are the lower part and the upper part of the same lifting device. It is composed of parts and.

Further, the ascending device 610 has a tubular guide path 611, a first observatory stage guide path 612, a re-entry guide path 613, a second observatory stage guide path 614, a drive mechanism 615, and an origin position detection mechanism 616. ..

The cylindrical guide path 611 is a cylindrical path in which a screw conveyor 617 is arranged. The screw conveyor 617 is a conveyor that raises the game ball together with the tubular guide path 611. Further, the screw conveyor 617 is a movable body that performs an operation that affects the progress (rolling) of the game ball that has entered the inside of the movable ball winning accessory device 30, and uses the rotational force of the conveyor motor 214. It is a rotating body that raises the game ball.

The first observatory stage guideway 612 is a passage for guiding the game balls emitted from the central left opening 610b to the first observatory stage 620, and extends from the tubular guideway 611 to the first observatory stage 620. Is extended.

The re-entry guideway 613 is a passage for guiding the game ball from the first observatory stage 620 to the central right opening hole 610c of the ascending device 610, and from the first observatory stage 620 toward the tubular guideway 611. It is extended.

The second observatory stage guideway 614 is a passage for guiding the game balls discharged from the upper opening 610d to the second observatory stage 630, and from the tubular guideway 611 toward the second observatory stage 630. It is extended.

The drive mechanism 615 includes a conveyor motor 214 arranged on the lower rear surface of the tubular guide path 611, a drive gear 618 a attached to a rotatable output shaft of the conveyor motor 214, and a first driven gear meshed with the drive gear 404. It has a gear 618b, a second driven gear 618c meshed with the first driven gear 618b, and a rotating shaft 618d which rotates together with the second driven gear 618c and serves as a rotation center of the screw conveyor 617.

The origin position detection mechanism 616 is a device that detects the origin position related to the rotation of the screw conveyor 617, and has the same configuration as the origin position detection mechanism of the tower body 400 described above.

Then, by driving the screw conveyor 617 to rotate by the drive mechanism 615, the game ball entered in the lower opening hole 610a is raised to the center left opening hole 610b, or the game ball entered in the center right opening hole 610c is moved upward. It can be raised to the opening hole 610d.

9 and 10 are views showing how the game balls are lifted by the lifting device 610.
Here, FIG. 9 shows a state in which the game ball that has entered the lower opening hole 610a is raised to the center left opening hole 610b, and FIG. 10 shows the game ball that has entered the center right opening hole 610c. It shows a state of raising to the hole 610d. In the figure, the configuration other than the screw conveyor 617 and the game ball is shown by a broken line for easy understanding.

As shown in FIG. 9, the game ball that has entered the lower opening hole 610a is guided by the inner wall of the tubular guide path 611 while being pushed out by the rotation of the screw conveyor 617, and follows the left route of the tubular guide path 611. To rise. Then, when it rises to the central left opening 610b, it is guided to the first observatory stage 620 by the first observatory stage guide path 612.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the game ball that has entered the central right opening hole 610c is guided by the inner wall of the cylindrical guide path 611 while being pushed out by the rotation of the screw conveyor 617, and is initially the cylindrical guide path. Take the right route at 611. Then, around the center left opening hole 610b, it contacts the guide inclined portion 619 for guiding the game ball to the left route.

The game ball in contact with the guide inclined portion 619 is guided to the upper edge of the guide inclined portion 619 to change the guide direction, and is pushed out from the right side route of the tubular guide path 611 to the left side route. Then, the game ball ascends on the left side route as it is, and finally reaches the upper opening hole 610d formed at the upper part of the left side route. Then, the game ball that has reached the upper opening hole 610d is guided to the second observatory stage 630 by the second observatory stage guide path 614.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the sorting operation on the first observatory stage 620.
The game ball guided to the first observatory stage 620 by the first observatory stage guideway 612 rolls left and right on the first observatory stage 620 due to its momentum. The first observatory stage 620 has the stage itself inclined toward the center (it is mortar-shaped), so that the game ball that loses the momentum of rolling will eventually reach the inside of the tower body 400. Enter the first observatory stage gate 622 for guidance.

FIG. 12 is a diagram in which a part of the tower main body 400 located inside the first observatory stage 620 is extracted and shown.
As shown in FIG. 12A, a part of the tower main body 400 located inside the first observatory stage 620 has a columnar shape, and the side surface of the tower main body 400 has a first recessed portion 624 for displacement. And a re-raising recess 626.

The first recess for recess 624 is a recess for guiding the game ball to the out passage, and has a substantially rectangular shape and is a space into which one game ball can flow. In addition, the character information of “× (cross mark)” is displayed on the upper part of the first recess for depression 624.

The re-raising recess 626 is a recess for guiding the game ball to the lifting device 610 again, and is a space having a substantially square shape and having a longer length in the vertical direction than the first recessing recess 624. ing. Further, the character information of “UP” is displayed on the upper part of the re-raising dent 626.

Then, the tower body 400 has two first recesses 624 for detachment and one re-elevation recess 626 formed on the front side surface, and two rear recesses 626 are similarly formed on the rear side surface. A detachment first recess 624 and one re-raising recess 626 are formed.
For this reason, the tower main body 400 is formed with four first detachment recesses 624 and two re-elevation recesses 626 as a whole. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the first observatory stage 620 enters the re-raising recess 626 with a probability of 1/3, and enters the first recess for recess 624 with a probability of the remaining 2/3. You will enter the ball.

[Entering Ball into Re-Indentation 626]
Here, the subsequent operation when the game ball enters the re-elevation recess 626 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12B, when a game ball enters the re-raising dent 626 through the first observatory stage gate 622 of the first observatory stage 620, the game sphere is re-raising dent 626. It will fall downward inside.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12C, the game ball that has dropped downward moves leftward as the tower body 400 rotates. Here, the first special opening hole 628 is formed in the portion where the game ball dropped downward is formed, and at this point the game ball is located in front of the first special opening hole 628. ..

Then, as shown in FIG. 12D, the game ball rolls forward through the first special opening hole 628 and is guided to the re-entry guide path 613 (see FIG. 11) as it is. The re-entry guideway 613 is provided with a special area (not shown), and the special area is provided with a special area switch. Then, the game ball passing through the special area is detected by the special area switch.

[Entering ball into the first recessed portion 624 for detachment]
Next, a description will be given of the subsequent operation when the game ball enters the detachment first recess 624.
As shown in (E) in FIG. 12, when the game ball enters the first recess 624 for detachment through the first observatory stage gate 622 of the first observatory stage 620, the position of the game sphere is maintained. It
Further, as shown in (F) in FIG. 12, with the rotation of the tower main body 400, the game ball that has entered the first detachment recess 624 moves to the left as it is.

Then, as shown in (G) in FIG. 12, with the rotation of the tower main body 400, the game balls that have entered the first detachment recess 624 are guided to the out passage of the game board unit 8. become. A discharge detection switch (not shown) is provided in the out passage, and the game ball passing through the out passage is detected by the discharge detection switch.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the sorting operation on the second observatory stage 630.
The game ball guided to the second observatory stage 630 by the second observatory stage guideway 614 rolls left and right on the second observatory stage 630 by its momentum. The second observatory stage 630 is inclined toward the center of the stage itself (it is mortar-shaped), so that the game balls whose rolling momentum is lost eventually enter the second observatory stage opening hole 631. To do.

FIG. 14 is a diagram in which a part of the tower main body 400 located inside the second observatory stage 630 is extracted and shown.
As shown in FIG. 14(A), a part of the tower main body 400 located inside the second observatory stage 630 has a shape obtained by removing a conical tip end having the lower side as an apex. The second side recess 634 and the specific region recess 635 are provided on the side surface thereof.

The second recess for recess 634 is a recess for guiding the game ball to the out passage, and has a substantially square shape and is a space into which one game ball can flow. Further, the character information of “× (cross mark)” is displayed on the upper part of the second recess for depression 634.

The specific area recess portion 635 is a recess for guiding the game ball to the specific area, and has a substantially square shape, and is a space having a length in the vertical direction longer than that of the displacement second recess portion 634. In addition, the character information of “10R” is displayed on the upper portion of the specific area depression portion 635.

Here, the tower main body 400 is formed with three second detachment recesses 634 and three specific region recesses 635 alternately. Therefore, if the game ball reaches the second observatory stage 630, the game ball will enter the misalignment second recessed portion 634 with a probability of ½ and the remaining area will have a probability of ½. A game ball will enter the recessed portion 635.

[Entering ball into second recess for recess]
Here, a description will be given of the subsequent operation when the game ball enters the detachment second recess 634.
As shown in FIG. 14B, when the game ball enters the second detachment recess 634, the game ball stops in the upper portion of the tower body 400.
Further, as shown in (C) of FIG. 14, with the rotation of the tower body 400, the game ball that has entered the second detachment recess 634 moves leftward as it is.

Then, as shown in FIG. 14D, with the rotation of the tower main body portion 400, the game ball that has entered the second detachment recess 634 is guided to the out passage of the game board unit 8. become. A discharge detection switch (not shown) is provided in the out passage, and the game ball passing through the out passage is detected by the discharge detection switch.

[Entering into the recess for specific area]
Next, a description will be given of the subsequent operation when the game ball enters the specific area recess 635.
As shown in (E) in FIG. 14, when the game ball enters the specific area recess 635, the game ball falls downward inside the specific area recess 635.

Furthermore, as shown in (F) in FIG. 14, the game ball that has dropped downward moves to the left along with the rotation of the tower body 400.

Then, as shown in (G) in FIG. 14, the game balls that have entered the specific area recess 635 along with the rotation of the tower body 400 are collected to the back side of the game board unit 8 and the game board unit 8 is collected. It will pass through a specific area on the back side of 8. A specific area switch (not shown) is provided in the specific area, and a game ball passing through the specific area switch is detected by the specific area switch.

FIG. 15 is an enlarged front view showing a part of the game board unit 8 (lower right position in the window 4a).
In the game board unit 8, for example, a normal symbol display device 33 (normal symbol display means) and a normal symbol working memory lamp 33a are provided at the lower right position in the window 4a, and a first special symbol display device 34 (first 1 symbol display means, symbol display means), a second special symbol display device 35 (second symbol display means, symbol display means), and a game state display device 38 are provided.

Among them, the normal symbol display device 33, for example, alternately lights two lamps (LEDs) to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and stops and displays the normal symbol by turning on or off the lamp. The normal symbol working memory lamp 33a displays a memory number of 0 to 4 by a combination of, for example, turning off or lighting two lamps (LEDs) and blinking. For example, in the display mode in which both the two lamps are turned off, the number of storages is 0, in the display mode in which one lamp is turned on, the storage number is 1 and in the display mode in which the same one lamp is blinked. Two memory numbers are displayed, three memory numbers are displayed in the display mode in which one lamp is blinked and another lamp is turned on, and four memory numbers are displayed in the display mode in which two lamps are both blinked. For example, displaying individual pieces. Although two lamps (LED) are used here, four lamps (LED) may be used to configure the normal symbol working memory lamp 33a. In this case, the working memory number can be displayed by the number of lamps that are turned on.

The normal symbol working memory lamp 33a changes to a display mode after increasing one by one in the sense that it remembers that each time the game ball passes through the starting gate 20, a passage that triggers the working lottery occurs. Iki (up to 4 pieces), and when the passage of the ordinary symbol starts to change, the display mode is changed to the display mode after the decrease by one piece. In the present embodiment, when the normal symbol working memory lamp 33a is not lit (the number of memory is 0), the normal sphere can already start changing (at the time of stop display), the game ball passes through the starting gate 20. However, the display mode does not change. That is, the number of memories (maximum 4) represented by the display mode of the normal symbol working memory lamp 33a represents the number of passages at which the fluctuation of the normal symbol is not yet started.

The first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35 can display the changing state and the stopped state of the special symbol by, for example, 7-segment LEDs (with dots) (symbol display means). In addition, in this embodiment, the working memory lamp and the working memory number display device corresponding to the special symbol are not provided.

Further, the game state display device 38 includes, for example, three LEDs corresponding to a big hit type display lamp 38a, a time saving state display lamp 38e, and a firing position designation display lamp 38f. In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol working memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, and the game state display device 38 are one integrated display board. It is attached to the game board unit 8 in a state of being mounted on 89. In this embodiment, since there is only one type of big hit (only 10 round big hits), it is not necessary to provide the big hit type display lamp 38a.

[Control configuration]
Next, a configuration related to control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing various electronic devices mounted on the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a main control device 70 which is the center of the control operation, and the main control device 70 mainly has a function of controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The main controller 70 is built in the main control board unit 170.

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

The starting gate 20 is integrally provided with a gate switch 78 for detecting passage of a game ball. Further, in the game board unit 8, the left start winning opening switch 26, the middle starting winning opening 27, the right starting winning opening 28b, and the movable starting winning combination device device 30 respectively correspond to the left starting winning opening switch 80 and the middle starting winning opening. A switch 81, a right start winning opening switch 82 and a count switch 84 are provided. Of these, the left start winning opening switch 80, the middle starting winning opening switch 81, and the right starting winning opening switch 82 are for detecting the entrance of the game ball into each starting winning opening. The count switch 84 is for detecting the number of game balls entering the movable ball winning combination device 30 (the special winning opening 30b) and counting the number.

Further, the game board unit 8 is provided with a specific area switch 701 (specific area detecting means, discharge detecting means after passing through the specific area) and an effect switch 800 corresponding to the specific area and the chance area, respectively. In addition to these, a discharge detection switch 900 is provided inside the movable ball winning accessory device 30. The discharge detection switch 900 detects a game ball discharged from the movable ball winning accessory device 30, and outputs a detection signal thereof (discharge detecting means).

When the detection signal from each switch is received, the flags regarding the presence/absence of passage of the area (specific area passage flag, chance area passage flag, discharge area passage flag, etc.) are turned on. Area transmission command to the effect control device 124.

Similarly, the game board unit 8 is equipped with a winning opening switch 86 for detecting the winning of the game balls into the normal winning openings 22 and 24. The prize opening switch 86 may be common to all the normal winning openings 22 and 24, or a different winning opening switch 86 may be provided for each of the plurality of normal winning openings 22 and 24.

In any case, the winning detection signals of these switches 78, 80 to 86, 701, 800, 900 are input to the main control CPU 72 via an input/output driver (not shown). In the configuration of the game board unit 8, in the present embodiment, the detection signals from the left start winning opening switch 80, the middle starting winning opening switch 81, the right starting winning opening switch 82, and the specific area switch 701 are most beneficial to the player. Since it is a signal that directly affects, it is transmitted to the main control device 70 without passing through a relay, and other detection signals are transmitted to the main control device 70 through the panel relay terminal board 87. .. The panel relay terminal plate 87 is provided with wiring patterns and connection terminals for relaying the respective detection signals.

The normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol working memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35 and the game state display device 38 control the display operation based on the control signal from the main control CPU 72. Has been done. The main control CPU72, according to the progress of the game normal symbol display device 33 and normal symbol working memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35 and the game state display device 38 control signals It outputs and controls the lighting state of each LED. Further, the normal symbol display device 33 and the normal symbol working memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35 and the game state display device 38, as described above, in one integrated display substrate 89. It is installed in the game board unit 8 in a mounted state, and a control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 to the integrated display board 89 by relaying the panel relay terminal board 87.

In addition, the game board unit 8 is provided with an ordinary electric auditors product solenoid 88 and a special winning opening solenoid 90 corresponding to the variable start winning device 28 and the movable winning prize device 30, respectively. The ordinary electric auditors product solenoid 88 and the special winning opening solenoid 90 operate (excite) based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72 to operate (open/close) the variable start winning device 28 and the movable winning prize device 30 respectively.
Further, the game board unit 8 is provided with a rising device guiding path solenoid 95 inside the movable ball winning accessory device 30. The rising device guide path solenoid 95 operates (excitation) based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72, and performs a discharging operation during a big hit game. The normal electric accessory solenoid 88, the special winning opening solenoid 90, and the ascending device guiding path solenoid 95 relay control signals from the main control CPU 72 through the panel relay terminal board 87.

Furthermore, in the game board unit 8, the distribution body motor 213, the body portion motor 402, and the conveyor corresponding to the route distribution body 204, the tower body 400, and the screw conveyor 617 inside the movable ball winning accessory device 30, respectively. A motor 214 (driving source) is provided. Of these, the distributor motor 213 rotates the root distributor 204. In addition, the main body motor 402 is for rotating the tower main body 400. The conveyor motor 214 rotates the screw conveyor 617. Similarly, for these motors, the control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 by relaying the panel relay terminal board 87.

In the present embodiment, a drive signal for constant operation is output from the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72) to each of the motors 213, 402, 214. For each of the motors 213, 402, and 214, an origin detection mechanism such as an index sensor (not shown) is used to detect the origin position related to rotation. Therefore, the origin position detection signals from these origin detecting mechanisms are input to the main controller 70.

Further, a magnetic sensor 250 and a vibration sensor 252 (vibration detecting means) are installed in the game board unit 8, and the magnetic sensor 250 detects magnetic flux coming to the game board unit 8 at the installation position. Then, a detection signal corresponding to the density (magnetic intensity) is output. Further, the vibration sensor 252 detects the acceleration (vibration) transmitted to the game board unit 8 at its installation position, and outputs a detection signal according to its magnitude. Detection signals of the magnetic sensor 250 and the vibration sensor 252 are input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72) through the panel relay terminal plate 87, respectively.

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

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

A payout device substrate 100 is installed together with a payout motor 102 (eg, a stepping motor) in a prize ball case (not shown) of the payout device unit 172, and a drive circuit for the payout motor 102 is provided on the payout device substrate 100. There is. 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 out the instructed number of game balls from the prize ball case. Let out. The paid game balls are sent to the saucer unit 6 through the payout flow path in the flow path unit 173.

Further, for example, a payout path ball cutout switch 104 is installed at an upstream position of the prize ball case, and a payout counting switch 106 is installed at a downstream position of the payout motor 102. When a prize ball is actually paid out by driving the payout motor 102, a count signal from the payout counting switch 106 is input to the payout device substrate 100 each time. Further, when a ball break occurs at the upstream position of the prize ball case, a contact signal from the payout path ball break switch 104 is input to the payout device substrate 100. The payout device substrate 100 transmits the input count 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 state based on the signal received from the payout device substrate 100.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, for example, a full tank switch 161 is installed inside the lower plate 6c (position of the back 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 becomes full of game balls, the game balls further paid out It flows into the lower plate 6c as described above. Further, when the lower plate 6c is filled with game balls, the full tank switch 161 is turned on, and a full tank detection signal is input to the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94). In response to this, even when the payout control CPU 94 receives the award ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, the award ball operation beyond that is temporarily suspended and the unpaid remaining award number is stored in the RAM 98. Note that the memory of the RAM 98 can be backed up even when the power is cut off, and even if a power failure (including a momentary power failure) occurs during the game, the unpaid prize ball remaining number information is not lost. ..

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

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

A launch relay terminal plate 118 is installed in the saucer unit 6, and signals from the launch lever volume 112, the touch sensor 114, and the launch stop switch 116 are sent via the launch relay terminal plate 118 to the launch control board 108. Sent to. The drive signal from the firing control board 108 is applied to the ball feeding solenoid 111 via the firing relay terminal board 118. When the player operates the firing handle, an analog signal (which may be an encoded digital signal) is generated by the firing lever volume 112 according to the operation amount, and the firing solenoid 110 is driven based on the signal at this time. As a result, the strength with which the game ball is launched is adjusted according to the amount of operation by the player. The drive circuit of the firing control board 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110 when the detection signal from the touch sensor 114 is off (low level) or when the firing stop signal is input from the firing stop switch 116. To do. In addition to this, a game ball lending device connection terminal plate 120 is connected to the launch relay terminal plate 118, and when the CR unit is not connected to the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 120, the same is launched. The drive circuit of the control board 108 stops the drive of the firing solenoid 110.

Further, the saucer unit 6 includes a frequency display board 122 and a lending/returning switch board 123. Of these, the frequency display substrate 122 is provided with a display device (7-segment LED for 3 digits) of the frequency display unit. Further, switch modules connected to the ball lending button 10 and the return button 12 are mounted on the lending/returning switch board 123, and when the ball lending button 10 or the return button 12 is operated, the operation signal thereof is lent. And it is transmitted from the return switch substrate 123 to the CR unit via the lending device connection terminal board 120 for gaming balls and the like. In addition, 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 and other lending device connection terminal board 120. A display circuit (not shown) on the frequency display substrate 122 drives the display device based on the frequency signal to numerically display the remaining frequency of the valuable medium. Further, when the valuable medium is not loaded into the CR unit or the remaining frequency of the loaded valuable medium becomes 0, the display circuit of the frequency display substrate 122 drives the display unit to display a demo display (the valuable medium). Can also be displayed.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 includes an effect control device 124 as a control configuration. This effect control device 124 controls the effect associated with the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The effect control device 124 is also equipped with a circuit board (composite sub-control board) on which an effect control CPU 126, which is a central processing unit, is mounted. The effect control CPU 126 incorporates a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 128 and a RAM 130 as a main memory together with a CPU core (not shown). As the effect control CPU 126, a type that is faster (higher clock frequency) than the main control CPU 72 and has a wide data bus width (for example, 64 bits) can be used. 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 an input/output driver (not shown) and various peripheral ICs, as well as a lamp drive circuit 132 and a sound drive circuit 134. The effect control CPU 126 controls the effect based on the command for effect transmitted from the main control CPU 72, gives a command to the lamp drive circuit 132 and the sound drive circuit 134, and emits various lamps 46 to 52 and the panel lamp 53. The process of causing the speakers 54, 55, 56 to actually output sound effects, voice, and the like is performed.

The lamp drive circuit 132 includes, for example, a switching element such as a PWM (pulse width modulation) IC or MOSFET (not shown), and the lamp drive circuit 132 switches (or switches duty) drive voltages applied to various lamps including LEDs. ) And manage the operations such as light emission and blinking. In addition to the glass frame top lamps 46 and 48, the glass frame side lamp 50, and the saucer lamp 52, the various lamps include a board lamp 53 for decoration and effect installed in the game board unit 8. The board surface lamp 53 corresponds to an LED built in the movable ball winning accessory device 30 or the like. Here, an example in which the saucer lamp 52 is connected to the glass frame decorative board 136 is given, but the saucer decorative board is installed in the saucer unit 6, and the saucer lamp 52 is installed via the saucer decorative board. It may be configured to be connected to the lamp drive circuit 132.

The acoustic drive circuit 134 is, for example, a sound generator including a sound ROM, an acoustic control IC, an amplifier, etc., which are not shown, and the acoustic drive circuit 134 drives the speakers 54, 55, 56 to perform acoustic output.

In the present embodiment, a glass frame electric decoration substrate 136 is installed on the inner surface of the glass frame unit 4, and drive signals from the lamp drive circuit 132 and the acoustic drive circuit 134 are transmitted through the glass frame electric decoration substrate 136 to the various lamps 46. To 52 and speakers 54, 55, 56. In addition, the above-mentioned production change button 45 is connected to the glass frame electric circuit board 136, and when the player operates the production switching button 45, the contact signal is sent to the production control device 124 through the glass frame electric circuit board 136. Is entered. Here, an example in which the effect switching button 45 is connected to the glass frame decorative board 136 is given, but when the above saucer decorative board is installed, the effect switch button 45 is connected to the decorative saucer board. Good.

In addition, a panel decoration board 138 is installed in the game board unit 8, and a drive signal from the lamp drive circuit 132 is applied to the board lamp 53 via the panel decoration board 138.

As described above, inside the movable ball winning accessory device 30, the special area switch 901 and the special route switch 902 are provided. The various switches may be detection switches that detect that the game ball has approached. The special area switch 901 and the special route switch 902 are ball detectors for generating some effect operation triggered by the passage of the game ball. The detection signals of the special area switch 901 and the special route switch 902 are transmitted by relaying the panel decoration board 138 and input to the effect control CPU 126 via an input/output driver (not shown). Although the special area switch 901 and the special route switch 902 are connected to the effect control device 124 as an example here, the special area switch 901 and the special route switch 902 may be connected to the main control device 70. .. In this case, when the main control CPU72 receives the detection signal from the special area switch 901 or the special route switch 902, the production command may be transmitted to the production control CPU126 for each.

The effect display device 42 is installed above the movable ball winning accessory device 30, and its display screen is visible from the front surface of the game board unit 8. The effect display device 42 may not be installed. Furthermore, the production drive control device 144 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8, and the display operation by the production display device 42 is controlled by the production drive control device 144. The production drive control device 144 is equipped with a circuit board (production drive control substrate) on which a drive control CPU 146, which is a general-purpose central processing unit, is mounted. The drive control CPU 146 is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as a ROM 148 and a RAM 150 are integrated with a CPU core (not shown).

A basic program relating to the effect control is stored in the ROM 128 of the effect control CPU 126, and the effect control CPU 126 executes the effect control according to this program. The effect control includes control of effect using the various lamps 46 to 53 and the speakers 54, 55, 56 as described above, and control of display effect using the effect display device 42. The production control CPU 126 transmits basic information (for example, production number) related to the production to the drive control CPU 146, and the drive control CPU 146 which receives the production concretely displays the production display device 42 based on the basic information. The lighting state of is controlled individually.

In addition, a power control unit 162 is provided on the back side of the plastic frame assembly 7. The power supply control unit 162 contains a switching power supply circuit, and when external power (for example, AC24V or the like) is taken from the island facility through the power cord 164, necessary power (for example, DC+34V, +12V or the like) can be generated from the external power. The electric power generated by the power supply control unit 162 is distributed to the main controller 70, the payout controller 92, and the effect controller 124. Further, the electric power is supplied to the launch control board 108 via the payout control device 92, and the electric power is supplied to the CR unit via the game ball etc. lending device connection terminal board 120. In addition, power is supplied to the performance drive control device 144 via the performance control device 124, and power is distributed from the performance drive control device 144 to the performance display device 42. The low-voltage power for logic (for example, DC+5V) is generated by a power supply IC (three-terminal regulator or the like) built in each device. Further, as described above, the power supply control unit 162 is grounded (grounded) to the island facility through the ground wire 166.

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

[Game flow]
Next, FIG. 17 is a game flow diagram showing, as an example, the flow of a game by the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. The normal game by the pachinko machine 1 is started by driving (launching) a game ball into the game area 8a. The flow of the game will be described below on the assumption that the game ball is launched.

[F01: Entry into the starting prize hole]
In the process of the game ball flowing down in the game area 8a, if any of the left start winning opening 26, the middle starting winning opening 27 or the right starting winning opening 28b is entered, the left starting winning opening corresponding to each starting winning opening. The passage of the game ball is detected by the switch 80, the middle start winning opening switch 81 or the right starting winning opening switch 82, and the special symbol lottery is performed by using this as a trigger. In the non-time shortened state, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the right start winning opening 28b.

The special symbol lottery is a lottery relating to whether or not to operate the movable ball winning accessory device 30. In addition, when the game ball does not enter any of the starting winning openings, the game flow ends, and the player aims to enter the starting winning opening (F01) again.

Although not particularly shown, when the special symbol lottery is performed, after the special symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined variation time on the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35, the lottery result is displayed. It is stopped and displayed in the manner shown. Regarding the variation pattern of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35, it may be randomly changed by lottery or may be fixed to a constant variation pattern.

Here, in the present embodiment, while the first special symbol lottery (internal lottery) is performed with the entry to the left starting winning opening 26 or the middle starting winning opening 27 as a trigger, the entry to the right starting winning opening 28b A second special symbol lottery (internal lottery) is performed as a trigger.
And since the winning probability (small winning probability) of the special symbol lottery is set to 1 (=approximately 1/1), when the game ball enters any of the starting winning openings, it corresponds to the small hit as it is. become. Therefore, it is not necessary for the main controller 70 to acquire the big hit determination random number internally, but it may be intentionally acquired. In the present embodiment, in particular, there is no hit (so-called direct hit, direct hit) in which a big hit game is directly executed when a ball enters each of the starting winning holes, but the big hit determination random number obtained here is used. The direct hit determination may be performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the special symbol does not have a display mode of “out”, the first special symbol corresponds to “small hit symbol 1”, and the second special symbol corresponds to “small hit symbol 2”. Applicable. The difference between "Small hit symbol 1" and "Small hit symbol 2" is related to the number of times the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is operated. 30 operates once, and if it corresponds to "small hit symbol 2", the movable ball winning accessory device 30 operates twice. In addition, you may provide the display mode of "off" with a special symbol.

[F02: Operation of movable ball-accommodating object device]
In any case, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a small hit by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35, the movable ball winning accessory device device 30 is activated (opened). Operate. The operation of the movable ball winning accessory device 30 changes the movable piece 30a to the open position as described above.

In the present embodiment, in the case of "small hit symbol 1", the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is opened only once for a predetermined opening time (for example, about 0.425 seconds) for the small hit symbol 1, In the case of "small hit symbol 2", the movable ball-pointing device device 30 is opened twice for the predetermined opening time for the small hit symbol 2 (for example, 0.8 seconds x 2 times = about 1.6 seconds). To do. In addition, when it corresponds to the "small hitting pattern 2", the movable ball winning accessory device 30 may be opened only once (for example, 1.6 seconds×opened once).

[F03: Judgment from the big winning entrance]
Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the special winning opening 30b when the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is activated. Here, when the game ball enters the special winning opening 30b, the game flow further proceeds to the sorting operation in the movable ball winning combination device apparatus 30. In addition, when the game ball does not enter the large winning opening 30b of the movable winning combination device 30, the game flow ends, and the player tries to enter the starting winning opening (F01) again.

[F04: Passing through specific area]
When the game flow progresses in the movable ball-accommodating object device 30, it is determined whether or not the game ball has finally passed a specific area (V prize) through the various game ball distribution operations as described above. Done. As a result, when the game ball is finally discharged from the movable ball winning combination device 30 without passing through the specific area, unfortunately the game flow ends there, and the start winning hole (F01) is newly entered. I will aim.

[F05: Big hit game execution]
On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the specific area (V prize) in the movable ball winning combination device 30, the movable ball winning combination device 30 is activated again to execute the 10-round big hit game. Specifically, for example, either the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times) over a predetermined opening time (for example, 1 second), or a specified number (for example, 9) of game balls are won. A special game of executing one round until the condition is satisfied and repeating this round for a predetermined number of continuous operations is executed.

In the present embodiment, the number of continuous operations is set to 10 times (9 times excluding the first round) when the game ball passes through the specific area. During such a big hit game (while the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is operating), a large number of balls can be generated in the big winning opening 30b which is normally closed in a short period of time, so that the game can be played during that time. The players can collectively get many prize balls. In this embodiment, the operation of the [F02] movable ball winning accessory device is the first round.

[Game flow in the movable entrance device]
Next, a game flow proceeding in the movable ball winning accessory device 30 will be described. Here, in the movable ball winning accessory device 30 of the present embodiment, a two-step distribution operation is executed.
The first distribution operation of the first stage corresponds to the operation of distributing the game balls to the deviation hole 516 or the chance area hole 514. The second distribution operation of the second stage corresponds to the operation of distributing the game balls to the out passage or the specific area.

FIG. 18 is a game flow diagram schematically showing the flow of the first distribution operation of the first stage executed in the movable ball winning combination device 30. The "game flow" referred to here corresponds to the flow of a game that progresses with rolling or distribution of game balls.

[F10: Arrival at the route distribution section]
When the game ball flows into the movable ball winning accessory device 30, the game ball first reaches the route distribution unit 200.

[F11: Route distribution]
The game ball that has reached the route allocating unit 200 passes through the inside of the rotating route allocating body 204 or is repelled by the rotating route allocating body 204, and the route is distributed.

[F12: Normal route]
When the game ball is hit on the leg of the route allocator 204, the traveling direction of the game ball changes, so that the game ball enters the normal route hole 208 and the game ball is distributed to the normal route.

[F13: Reaching the rotating stage]
The game balls assigned to the normal route are guided to the normal route guide path 212 and enter the rotary stage 510 from the left side of the rotary stage 510. However, the game ball that has entered the rotary stage 510 may get on the guide groove 512 of the rotary stage 510 well, or may pass through the rotary stage 510 as it is without getting on well.

[F14: Special route]
On the other hand, if the game ball does not play on the leg of the route allocating body 204 and the game sphere passes through between the legs of the route allocating body 204 well, the game sphere rolls on the protrusion 206 and the game sphere becomes Assigned to a special route.

[F15: Arrival at circular stage]
The game balls assigned to the special route are guided to the special route guide path 210 and reach the circular stage 520.

[F13: Reaching the rotating stage]
The game ball that has reached the circular stage 520 gradually decreases its rotational speed while rotating inside the circular stage 520, and finally falls onto the rotary stage 510 through a drop hole 522 provided at the center of the circular stage 520.

Here, in the present embodiment, both the normal route and the special route will eventually reach the rotary stage 510, but if the special route is passed, the game ball will rotate to the rotary stage 510. Since it falls to the center position of, the state becomes easy to be guided by the guide groove 512, and the state becomes easy to enter the chance area hole 514 accordingly.

[F16: Passing Chance Area]
At the final stage of the first distribution operation, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the chance area hole 514 and passed through the chance area. Whether or not the game ball has passed the chance area can be determined by a detection signal from the effect switch 800.
As a result, when the game ball is finally discharged from the movable ball winning combination device 30 without passing through the chance area, the game flow ends there, and the start winning hole is entered again (F01 in FIG. 17). Will be aimed at.

[F17: Performance execution]
On the other hand, when the game ball enters the chance area hole 514, the effect switch 800 detects that the game ball has passed the chance area, and the effect display device 42 causes the effect display device 42 to display the effect. The effect that the game ball has passed the chance area is executed. This effect is a content that teaches, for example, that "the second distribution operation will be executed from now on", and thereby exerts the effect of attracting the player's attention to the destination of the game ball. After that, the process proceeds to the second distribution operation in the accessory device.

FIG. 19 is a game flow diagram schematically showing a flow of the second distribution operation of the second stage executed in the movable ball winning combination device 30.

[F21: Reaching ascending device]
The game ball that has passed through the chance area is guided to the lifting device guiding path 515 and reaches the lifting device 610.

[F22: Reached the 1st Observatory Stage]
The game ball that has reached the raising device 610 enters the tubular guide path 611 from the lower opening hole 610a, is raised by the screw conveyor 617, is discharged from the central left opening hole 610b, and reaches the first observatory stage 620.

[F23: Out passage passage judgment]
As a result of the sorting operation on the first observatory stage 620, when the game ball enters the detachment first recess 624, the discharge detection switch 900 detects that the game ball has passed through the out passage.

[F24: production off]
When it is detected that the game ball has passed through the out passage, the off effect is executed.

[F25: Pass special area]
On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass through the out passage (F23: No), the game ball passes through the special area. When the game ball passes through the special area, the special area switch 901 detects that the game ball has passed through the special area.

[F26: Performance execution]
Based on the detection signal from the special area switch 901, the effect is displayed on the effect display device 42. This effect is a content that teaches, for example, that "the last sorting operation will be executed from now on", and thereby exerts the effect of attracting the player's attention to the destination of the game ball.

[F27: Reaching device]
The game ball that has passed through the special area is guided to the re-entry guide path 613 and reaches the rising device 610 again.

[F28: Second Observatory stage reached]
The game ball that has reached the raising device 610 again enters the cylindrical guide path 611 from the central right opening hole 610c, is raised by the screw conveyor 617, is discharged from the upper opening hole 610d, and reaches the second observatory stage 630.

[F29: Out passage passage judgment]
As a result of the sorting operation on the second observatory stage 630, when the game ball enters the detachment second recess 634, the discharge detection switch 900 detects that the game ball has passed through the out passage.

[F30: Off production]
When it is detected that the game ball has passed through the out passage, the off effect is executed.

[F31: Pass through specific area]
On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass through the out passage (F29: No), the game ball passes through the specific area. When the game ball passes through the specific area, the specific area switch 701 detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area.

[F32: Actuation of movable ball winning device device]
When it is detected that the game ball has passed through the specific area, the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is activated and a 10-round big hit game is executed.

In addition, when the discharge detection switch 900 detects the discharge of all the game balls that have won in the movable ball winning combination device device 30 without detecting the passage of the specific region, the inside of the movable ball winning combination device device 30 is detected there. The game flow of ends.

FIG. 20 is a game flow diagram schematically showing the flow of the game in the time shortened state after the big hit.
In this embodiment, when 10 rounds of big hits are executed in the non-time reduction state, after the big hit game is over, the time shifts to the time reduction state.

[F31: Entry into the starting prize hole]
In the time shortened state, since the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery is high, the variable start winning device 28 is frequently opened. Therefore, the game ball can easily enter the right start winning opening 28b. Then, when the passage of the game ball is detected by the right starting winning opening switch 82 corresponding to the right starting winning opening 28b, the second special symbol lottery is performed with this as a trigger. In addition, when the game ball does not enter any of the starting winning openings, the game flow ends, and the player tries to enter the starting winning opening (F31) again in the time shortened state.

[F32: Actuation of movable ball winning device device]
For example, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed by the second special symbol display device 35 in the form of "small hit symbol 2", the movable ball winning a prize device device 30 is operated (opening operation) triggered by this.

[F33: Judgment from the special winning opening]
Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the special winning opening 30b when the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is activated. Here, when the game ball enters the special winning opening 30b, the game flow further proceeds to the sorting operation in the movable ball winning combination device apparatus 30. When the game ball does not enter the special winning opening 30b of the movable winning accessory device 30, the game flow ends, and the player tries to enter the starting winning opening (F31) again in the time shortened state. Become.

[F34: Passing through specific area]
When the game flow progresses in the movable ball-accommodating object device 30, it is determined whether or not the game ball has finally passed a specific area (V prize) through the various game ball distribution operations as described above. Done. As a result, when the game ball is finally discharged from the movable ball winning combination device 30 without passing through the specific area, the game flow ends, and the start winning hole is entered again in the time shortened state (F31). Will be aimed at. It should be noted that, in the time shortened state, the gaming ball is more likely to pass through the specific area than in the non-time shortened state.

[F35: Big hit game execution]
Then, when a specific area of the game ball passes (V winning) in the movable ball winning combination device 30, the movable ball winning combination device 30 is activated again, and a 10-round jackpot game is executed.

[F36: Limiter arrival judgment]
At the end of the big hit, a limiter arrival determination process is executed. In this embodiment, the game performance is adopted in which the big hits of four times including the first hit are one set.

[F37: Reach limiter]
Then, when it is determined that the limiter has arrived, the non-time reduction state is entered after the end of the big hit game.

[F38: Limiter not reached]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the limiter has not reached, the time shift state is entered after the big hit game is over.

[Basic control operation]
21 and 22 are timing charts showing changes in various states that occur throughout the game flow that progresses in the movable ball winning accessory device.
Here, FIG. 21 shows an example in which the game balls are discharged without passing through the chance area as a result of the sorting operation in the movable ball winning accessory device 30 (at the time of falling), and FIG. As a result of the distribution operation in the accessory device 30, an example is shown in which the game balls pass through the chance area and then pass through the specific area and are discharged (at the time of hitting).

In addition, (A) in each figure shows the change of the variation or stop of the special symbol, and (B) in each figure shows the operation or non-operation of the movable ball winning accessory device 30. In each drawing, (C) shows the operation or non-operation of various motors, and (D) in each drawing shows the ON or OFF state of the count switch 84. Further, (E) in FIG. 21 shows the ON or OFF state of the discharge detection switch 900, and (F) in FIG. 22 shows the ON or OFF state of the effect switch 800. Further, (G) in FIG. 22 shows an ON or OFF state of the specific area switch, and (H) in FIG. 22 shows an operating state or a non-operating state of the rising device guiding path solenoid 95.

[In case of failure (sorting failure)]
In FIG. 21, (A): At time t0, the special symbol is in a changing state. The variation of the special symbol here is assumed to be the variation of the first special symbol. The variation of the special symbol started before time t0 ends at time t1. Then, when the variation of the special symbol ends at time t1, the special symbol is stopped and displayed over the time from time t1 to time t2. Since the variation here is a variation due to the first special symbol, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the "small hit symbol 1". If it is a change due to the second special symbol, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the "small hit symbol 2".

In FIG. 21(B): at time t2, when the stop display time of the special symbol elapses, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a small hit, the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is a small hit. To operate. The operation of the movable ball winning accessory device 30 at the time of a small hit is performed from time t2 to time t3. Then, between time t2 and time t3, the start time (opening time) is set first, the opening time and the closing time are set next, and the end time (ending time) is finally set. Details of the start time (opening time) for each winning symbol will be described later with reference to FIG. By the way, by the time the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is activated, some time lag may occur after the stop display of the special symbol is completed.

In FIG. 21, (C): Further, at time t2, the various motors (main body motor 402) start to operate when the movable ball winning accessory device 30 starts to operate during a small hit.

In FIG. 21 (D): While the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is in the operating state (between time t2 and time t3), one game ball enters the big winning opening 30b to count. The detection signal is input from the switch 84 to the main control CPU 72 (waveforms marked with (1) in parentheses in the figure).

21(E): Then, as a result of the sorting operation in the movable entrance ball accessory device 30, when the game ball enters the detachment hole 516, the game ball is guided to the out passage, and the discharge detection provided in the out passage is performed. A detection signal is input from the switch 900 to the main control CPU 72 (waveforms marked with (2) in parentheses in the figure).

In FIG. 21, (C): In this case, the number of game balls (the number of balls entered) in the movable ball-accommodating object device 30 and the number of game balls discharged from the movable ball-accommodating object device 30 (the number of discharged balls). ), the game in the movable ball winning accessory device 30 ends. Therefore, the various motors (main body motor 402) are controlled to be inoperative. If the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged do not match, it is possible to continue the game in the movable ball winning combination device 30, or perform a predetermined error process.

[Hit time (successful sorting)]
In FIG. 22 (A): At time t0, the special symbol is in a changing state. The variation of the special symbol here is assumed to be the variation of the first special symbol. The variation of the special symbol started before time t0 ends at time t1. Then, when the variation of the special symbol ends at time t1, the special symbol is stopped and displayed over the time from time t1 to time t2. Since the variation here is a variation due to the first special symbol, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the "small hit symbol 1". If it is a change due to the second special symbol, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the "small hit symbol 2".

In FIG. 22(B): at time t2, when the stop display time of the special symbol elapses, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a small hit, the movable ball winning accessory device device 30 is a small hit. To operate. The operation of the movable ball winning accessory device 30 at the time of a small hit is performed from time t2 to time t3. Then, between time t2 and time t3, the start time (opening time) is set first, the opening time and the closing time are set next, and the end time (ending time) is finally set. Details of the start time (opening time) for each winning symbol will be described later with reference to FIG.

22(C): Further, at the time t2, the various motors (the main body motor 402) start operating when the movable ball winning accessory device 30 starts the operation during the small hit.

In FIG. 22 (D): While the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is in the operating state (between time t2 and time t3), one game ball enters the big winning opening 30b to count. The detection signal is input from the switch 84 to the main control CPU 72 (waveforms marked with (1) in parentheses in the figure). Up to this point, the flow is the same as when it is out (when the distribution fails).

In FIG. 22, (F): When the game ball enters the chance area hole 514 as a result of the sorting operation in the movable ball-accommodating accessory device 30, the game ball passes through the chance area, so a detection signal from the effect switch 800. Are input to the main control CPU 72 (waveforms marked with (2) in parentheses in the figure).

22(G): Next, when the game ball passes through the specific area as a result of the sorting operation in the movable ball winning combination device 30, a detection signal is input to the main control CPU 72 from the specific area switch (brackets in the figure). (The waveform marked with (3)).

In FIG. 22(C): In this case, the number of game balls (the number of balls entered) into the movable ball-accommodating object device 30 and the number of game balls that have passed through a specific area inside the movable ball-accommodating object device 30. Since the number matches (the number of V winnings), the game in the movable ball winning combination device 30 ends. Therefore, the various motors (main body motor 402) are controlled to be inoperative.

In FIG. 22, (H): Further, at time t4, the lifting device guiding path solenoid is controlled to be in the operating state. As a result, the game ball is not guided to the rising device 610 at the subsequent timing.

In FIG. 22, (B): Then, when the passage of the game ball is detected by the specific area switch, the movable ball winning combination device device 30 operates at the time of a big hit (time t5).

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing details of the operation of the movable ball winning accessory device.
As shown in (A) in FIG. 23, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of the small hit symbol 1, the small hit game corresponding to the small hit symbol 1 (for example, time t2 in FIGS. 21 and 22). Until the time t3, the operation of the movable ball winning accessory device 30) is executed.
In the small hit game corresponding to the small hit symbol 1, the opening time (start time) is set to the first time (for example, 0.008 seconds). The opening time is a waiting time from the end of the stop time of the special symbol to the start of opening of the movable piece 30a.
Therefore, after the lapse of the first time, the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is opened, and when the game ball enters the movable ball winning accessory device 30, a role game (in the movable ball winning accessory device 30 A game using a game ball) is executed.

As shown in (B) in FIG. 23, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of the small hit symbol 2, the small hit game corresponding to the small hit symbol 2 (for example, time t2 in FIGS. 21 and 22). Until the time t3, the operation of the movable ball winning accessory device 30) is executed.
In the small hit game corresponding to the small hit symbol 2, the opening time is set to the second time (eg, 28.572 seconds).
Therefore, after the lapse of the second time period, when the movable ball inputting accessory device 30 is opened and the game ball enters the movable ball inputting accessory device 30, the accessory game is executed.

The second time is longer than the first time. The second time is preferably longer than the maximum time (for example, about 20 seconds) expected to end the accessory game when the small hit symbol 1 is applied.

As shown in FIG. 23C, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed (during stop), the main body motor is in a stopped state.
Then, when the stop time of the special symbol at the time of small hit ends, the main body motor starts to move in a constant operation.
In this case, the main body motor performs the first special symbol operation (difficult operation) in the first half before the elapse of the second time (for example, until 25 seconds elapse), and in the latter half after the elapse of the second time. (For example, after 25 seconds have passed), the second special symbol operation (easy operation) is performed.

The operation for the first special symbol is an operation for continuing the rotation of the main body motor. Therefore, during the execution of the operation for the first special symbol, it is in a state of luck that the game ball passes through the chance area or the game ball passes through the specific area.

On the other hand, the operation for the second special symbol is an operation of repeating the operation of stopping the rotation of the main body motor or restarting the rotation of the main body motor.
For example, in the operation for the second special symbol, the main body motor is stopped for a few seconds so that the tower main body 400 stops at the origin position for a few seconds (for example, about 5 to 10 seconds), and then the tower main body 400 for a few seconds (for example, This is an operation in which the operation of moving the motor of the main body for several seconds so as to rotate it for about 5 to 10 seconds is repeated.

When the tower body 400 stops at the origin position, the guide groove 512 of the rotary stage 510 stops in the direction toward the chance area hole 514, and the re-elevation depression 626 is located at the front position on the first observatory stage 620. Then, in the second observatory stage 630, the specific area recess 635 is located at the front position.

Therefore, during the execution of the second special symbol operation, the game ball may pass through the chance area, the game ball may pass through the special area, or the game ball may pass through the specific area. It becomes easier than the operation for special symbols.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the “small hit symbol 2” is applied, the second time is set as the opening time, and when the second time ends, the operation for the first special symbol of the main body motor ends. Therefore, the accessory game can be performed by the second special symbol operation of the main body motor.
Then, the operation for the second special symbol of the main body motor is an operation in which the game ball easily passes through the specific area.
Therefore, it is possible to exert a new game property that being a "small hit pattern 2" is directly connected to "passing a specific area=big hit".

In this way, the tower main body 400 movable by the main body motor is provided inside the movable ball winning accessory device 30, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a small hit (when a predetermined operation trigger occurs, ) Performing a certain operation, as a certain operation, a difficult operation that makes it difficult for the game ball to pass through a specific area, and an operation that is executed after execution of the difficult operation and the game ball passes through the specific area. It is a movable body that performs an easy motion that makes it easier than a difficult motion.

The above is the flow of the game by the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, but the progress of such a game and the accompanying effects are controlled by the electronic devices centering on the main controller 70 and the effect controller 124. There is. Therefore, the control processing executed by the main control CPU 72 of the main control device 70 will be described next.

[Reset start (main) processing]
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the main control CPU 72 starts a reset start process. The reset start process restores the game state based on the backup information saved at the previous power-off time (so-called power restoration), and conversely clears the backup information to prepare the initial state of the pachinko machine 1. This is processing for. Further, the reset start process is positioned as a main process (main control program) for ensuring stable game operation of the pachinko machine 1 after the adjustment of the initial state.

24 and 25 are flowcharts showing a procedure example of the reset start process. Hereinafter, the processing performed by the main control CPU 72 will be described step by step.

Step S101: The main control CPU72 first sets the top address of the stack area in the stack pointer.

Step S102: Subsequently, the main control CPU72 sets the vector type interrupt mode (mode 2) and corrects the default RST type interrupt mode (mode 0). Thereby, thereafter, the main control CPU 72 can execute an assigned interrupt handler by referring to an arbitrary address (however, the least significant bit is 0) as an interrupt vector.

Step S103: The main control CPU72 executes a reset standby process here. This process is to secure a certain waiting time (for example, about several thousand ms) at the time of reset start (for example, power-on) and check the main power-off detection signal during that time. Specifically, when the main control CPU 72 sets the loop counter for the waiting time, the main control CPU 72 bit-checks the input port of the main power-off detection signal while decrementing the value of the loop counter. The main power-off detection signal is input from, for example, a power supply monitoring IC that is a peripheral device. Then, when the input of the main power-off detection signal is confirmed before the loop counter becomes 0, the main control CPU 72 restarts the process from the beginning. This makes it possible to protect the system when, for example, the operation of turning on and off the main power switch (not shown) is repeatedly performed within a short time (about 1 to 2 seconds).

Step S104: Next, the main control CPU72 permits access to the work area of the RAM76. Specifically, the RAM protection setting value of the work area is reset (00H). As a result, after that, access to the work area of the RAM 76 is permitted.

Step S105: Further, the main control CPU 72 initializes the mask register for setting the interrupt mask. Specifically, the value that enables the CTC interrupt is stored in the mask register.

Step S106: The main control CPU72 refers to the input signal from the RAM clear switch saved previously, and confirms whether or not the RAM clear switch is operated (switch ON). If the RAM clear switch has not been operated (No), then step S107 is executed.

Step S107: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the backup information is stored in the RAM76, that is, whether or not the backup validity determination flag is set. If the backup is normally completed in the previous power-off process and the backup validity determination flag (for example, “A55AH”) is set (Yes), then the main control CPU72 executes step S108.

Step S108: The main control CPU72 performs a sum check on the backup information in the RAM76. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 performs a thumb check on all areas of the work area of the RAM 76 (user work area including a use prohibited area and a stack area) except for the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer. If the result of the sum check is normal (Yes), then the main control CPU72 executes step S109.

Step S109: The main control CPU72 resets the backup validity determination flag (for example, "0000H").
Step S110: Further, the main control CPU72 clears the command waiting for transmission immediately before the occurrence of the previous power failure.

Step S111: Next, the main control CPU72 executes the effect control return processing. In this processing, the main control CPU72 sends a command for return (for example, a model designation command) to the effect control device 124. In response to this, the performance control device 124 can restore the performance state (for example, the sound output content, the light emission state of various lamps, etc.) that was being executed when the power supply was cut off last time.

Step S112: The main control CPU72 executes a state restoration process. In this process, the main control CPU72 sets various values in the work area of the RAM76 based on the backup information, and the game state that was being executed at the time of the previous power-off (for example, the display mode of the special symbol, the operation memory content, Various flag states, random number update state, etc.) are restored. Further, the main control CPU72 restores the backed-up value of the PC register.

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

Step S113: The main control CPU72 clears the stored contents of the RAM76 other than the prohibited area. As a result, the work area and stack area of the RAM 76 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is saved, its contents are erased.
Step S114: Further, the main control CPU72 initializes the RAM76.

Step S115: The main control CPU72 executes effect control output processing. In this processing, the main control CPU72 outputs a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 after initialization (command necessary for effect control).

Step S116: The main control CPU72 executes a payout control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs to the payout control device 92 an instruction command for starting payout of prize balls.

Step S117: The main control CPU72 executes a CTC initialization process to initialize the CTC (counter/timer circuit) which is a peripheral device. In this processing, the main control CPU72 sets an interrupt vector register, and also sets an interrupt count value (for example, 4 ms) in CTC. As a result, when the CTC interrupt occurs next time, the main control CPU72 can continue the process from the program address of the backed up PC register.

When the above procedure is executed in the reset start process, the main control CPU72 shifts to the main loop shown in FIG. 25 (connection symbol A→A).

Step S118, Step S119: The main control CPU72 prohibits an interrupt and then executes a power-off occurrence check process. In this processing, the main control CPU 72 bit-checks the input port of the main power-off detection signal and monitors the occurrence of power interruption (reduction of supply voltage). When the power is cut off, the main control CPU 72 clears the output port buffers corresponding to the normal electric accessory solenoid 88 and the special winning opening solenoid 90, and the entire work area of the RAM 76 excluding the backup valid determination flag and the sum check buffer. Backs up the contents and also stores the sum result value in the sum check buffer. Then, the main control CPU72 stores the above-mentioned effective value (for example, "A55AH") in the backup effective judgment flag area, prohibits access to the RAM76, and stops the processing (NOP). On the other hand, if the power is not cut off, the main control CPU72 next executes step S120. Note that there is also a known programming example in which the CPU is caused to execute the processing at the time of occurrence of the power failure as a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) processing.

Step S120: The main control CPU72 executes an initial value updating random number updating process. In this processing, the main control CPU72 increments the random number for updating (changing) the initial values of various software random numbers. In the present embodiment, various random numbers (for example, big hit symbol random number, fluctuation pattern determination random number, etc.) are generated on the program except for big hit determination random numbers (hardware random numbers) and hit determination random numbers (hardware random numbers) corresponding to ordinary symbols. I am letting you. The variation pattern determination random number corresponding to the special symbol can be generated as needed, and when not used, the random number generation process can be omitted. In any case, these software random numbers are updated by a loop counter within a predetermined range in another interrupt process (step S201 in FIG. 27). The initial value of is changed (not necessarily all random numbers are changed). The random number for initial value update is used to randomly change the initial value, and in step S120, the random number for initial value update is updated. Note that the reason why step S120 is executed after prohibiting the interrupt in step S118 is that the same process is executed in another interrupt management process (step S202 in FIG. 27). ) Is to prevent. As described above, in the present embodiment, the jackpot determination random number is a hardware random number generated by the random number generator 75, and its update cycle is faster (for example, several μs) than the timer interrupt cycle (for example, several ms). ), it is not necessary to update the initial value of the jackpot determination random number.

Step S121, Step S122: The main control CPU72 permits the interrupt and executes other random number update processing. The random number updated in this process is a random number (variation pattern determination random number, etc.) that is not related to the determination of the winning type (winning type) among the software random numbers. This processing is performed in the remaining time when a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main loop and the main control CPU 72 executes another interrupt management processing (FIG. 27). The details of the interrupt management process will be described later.

[Power failure occurrence check processing]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart specifically showing a procedure example of the above-described power failure occurrence check processing.
Step S130: Here, first, the main control CPU72 sets the condition for power failure occurrence check. This check condition can be set as, for example, an on-counter value for confirming that the main power-off detection signal is continuously output.

Step S132: Next, the main control CPU72 reads the main power supply cutoff detection switch input port and confirms whether or not the main power supply cutoff detection signal is output (checks a specific bit). Although not particularly shown, the main power-off detection switch is mounted in, for example, the main control device 70. The main power-off detection switch monitors the drive voltage supplied from the power supply control unit 162, and its voltage level is When the voltage drops below the reference voltage, the main power disconnection detection signal is output. The main power-off detection switch may be built in the power supply control unit 162. If the main control CPU 72 confirms that the main power-off detection signal is not output at this time (No), the main control CPU 72 exits this process and returns to the reset start process. On the other hand, when confirming that the main power-off detection signal is output (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S134.

Step S134: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the above check condition is satisfied. Specifically, the on-counter value set in the previous step S130 is decremented by 1, for example, and it is confirmed whether or not the result has become 0. If the on-counter value is not 0 at this time (No), the main control CPU72 returns to step S132 to reconfirm the main power-off detection switch input port. Then, when the check condition is satisfied by repeating the loop from step S134 to step S132 (step S134: Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S136.

Step S136: The main control CPU72 clears the output port buffer corresponding to the test signal terminal and the command control signal in addition to the output ports corresponding to the normal electric accessory solenoid 88 and the special winning opening solenoid 90.

Step S138, Step S140: Next, the main control CPU72 adds the entire contents of the work area of the RAM76 excluding the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer in 1-byte units, and repeats until the addition is completed for all areas. ..
Step S142: When the sum calculation is completed for all the areas (step S140: Yes), the main control CPU72 stores the sum result value in the sum check buffer.

Step S144: Next, the main control CPU72 stores a valid value in the backup validity determination flag area as described above.
Step S146: Further, the main control CPU72 stores "01H" indicating access prohibition in the protect value of the RAM76, and prohibits access to the work area (including the use prohibition area and the stack area) of the RAM76.
Step S148: Then, the main control CPU72 enters a standby loop and stops all other processing in preparation for shutting off the main power supply cutoff. After the main power supply is cut off, backup power is supplied from a backup power supply circuit (not shown) (for example, a circuit including a capacitive element mounted in the main control device 70), so that the contents stored in the RAM 76 are lost even after the main power supply is cut off. Retained without doing. The backup power supply circuit may be incorporated in the power supply control unit 162, for example.

Through the above processing, all information stored in the work area of the RAM 76 to be backed up (sum addition target) is retained in the RAM 76 as storage even after the main power is turned off. Further, the stored memory is restored as backup information at the time of power failure after confirming the normal checksum in the reset start process (FIG. 24).

[Interrupt management process (timer interrupt process)]
Next, the interrupt management process (timer interrupt process) will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of interrupt management processing. The main control CPU 72 executes an interrupt management process every predetermined time (for example, several ms) based on the interrupt request signal from the counter/timer circuit. Each step will be described below.

Step S200: First, the main control CPU72 saves the values of the registers (the pairs of accumulator A and flag register F and general-purpose registers B to L) used during the execution of the main loop to the save area of the RAM76. Another value can be written in the registers (AL) after saving the value in the interrupt management process.

Step S201: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a lottery random number updating process. In this processing, the main control CPU72 updates the value of the counter for generating various random numbers for lottery. The value of each counter is incremented in the random number counter area of the RAM 76 and each loops within a specified range. Various random numbers include, for example, a big hit symbol random number.

Step S202: The main control CPU72 also executes the initial value updating random number updating process here. The content of the processing is the same as that described above.

Step S203: The main control CPU72 executes an input process. In this processing, the main control CPU 72 inputs various switch signals from the input/output (I/O) port 79 (prize detection information generating means). Specifically, a passage detection signal from the gate switch 78, a winning detection signal from the left start winning opening switch 80, a middle starting winning opening switch 81 or a right starting winning opening switch 82, a specific area switch 701, or an effect switch 800. Read the input state (ON/OFF) of the passage detection signal.

Step S204: Here, the main control CPU72 executes a security management process. In this processing, the main control CPU72 determines whether or not an illegal winning has occurred based on the input state (ON/OFF) of the winning detection signal read in the previous input processing (step S203) (prize correctness) Judgment means). Then, if it is determined that an illegal prize has been generated, the main control CPU72 generates an illegal prize error command, and rewrites the bit of the prize detection signal due to the illegal prize from ON to OFF. In addition, the main control CPU72 monitors the fraudulent activity by the magnetic sensor 250 and the vibration sensor 252, and determines whether or not an excessive winning is generated.

Step S206: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a switch input event process. In this processing, of the switch signals input in the previous input processing, processing is performed based on the signal that is not erased and maintained as an illegal winning. For example, the main control CPU72, the gate switch 78, the left start winning opening switch 80, the middle starting winning opening switch 81 or the winning detection signal from the right starting winning opening switch 82, the passage detection signal from the specific area switch 701 or the effect switch 800. Based on the, the event that occurred during the game is determined, and further processing is executed according to the event that has occurred. The specific contents of the switch input event process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

In the present embodiment, when the winning detection signal (ON) is input from the left start winning opening switch 80 or the middle starting winning opening switch 81, the main control CPU 72 triggers the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol (lottery trigger). It is determined that the following event has occurred. Further, when the winning detection signal (ON) is input from the right start winning opening switch 82, the main control CPU72 determines that an event that triggers an internal lottery corresponding to the second special symbol (lottery trigger) has occurred. Furthermore, when a passage detection signal (ON) is input from the gate switch 78, the main control CPU 72 determines that an event that triggers a lottery corresponding to a normal symbol has occurred. When determining that any of the events has occurred, the main control CPU72 executes processing according to each of the occurring events. The main control CPU 72 determines which of the left start winning opening switch 80, the middle starting winning opening switch 81, and the right starting winning opening switch 82 causes an event that triggers internal lottery (lottery trigger). A switch-based winning command for distinction may be transmitted to the effect control CPU 126.

Step S207, Step S207a: The main control CPU72 executes the special game management process and the normal game management process during the interrupt management process. These processes are for specifically progressing the game in the pachinko machine 1. Among these, in the special game management process, the main control CPU72 controls the execution of the internal lottery corresponding to the special symbol described above, the variable display by the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35, The stop display is controlled, and the operation of the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is controlled according to the display result. The details of the special game management process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

Further, in the normal game management process (step S207a), the main control CPU72 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 in accordance with the display result. To control. For example, the main control CPU72 stores the random number (the winning determination random number for the normal symbol lottery), which is acquired by the passage of the starting gate 20 in the previous switch input event process (step S206), and stores this normal game management. In the process, a random number value is read from the memory and it is determined whether or not it falls within a predetermined hit range (normal symbol lottery execution means). When the random number value falls within the hit range, the normal symbol display device 33 variably displays the normal symbol to perform a stop display of the normal symbol in a predetermined hit mode, and then the main control CPU 72 turns on the normal electric accessory solenoid 88. Excited to operate the variable start winning device 28. On the other hand, if the random number value is out of the hit range, the main control CPU72 performs the stop display of the normal symbol in a mode that is out of alignment after the variable display. In this case, the main control CPU72 does not excite the normal electric accessory solenoid 88, and does not operate the variable start winning device 28.

[About the number of prize balls and the number of game balls acquired]
The number of prize balls in the starting opening of the first special symbol and the number of prize balls in the starting opening of the second special symbol are each set to one or more specified numbers. Further, the number of prize balls may be 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 game balls acquired (the average number of balls that can be obtained during the series from the first hit to the end of the time reduction state), the minimum number of prize balls is set. You may. Furthermore, the winning probability of the special symbol, the expected value of the total number of game balls acquired, the number of times the special winning opening is opened, the opening time of the special winning opening, the maximum number of winnings of the special winning opening, and the number of prize balls of the special winning opening are predetermined. If the conditions are met, a big hit may be set in which the number of game balls obtained by one big hit is less than 1/4 of the maximum number of game balls obtained.

Step S208: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a prize ball payout process. In this process, based on the winning detection signals input from the various switches 80, 81, 82, 84, 86 in the previous input process (step S203), a prize ball instruction for instructing the number of prize balls to the payout controller 92. Output the command. Further, the main control CPU72 generates a prize ball number command for the effect control device 124, and stores it in the command buffer.

Step S209: The main control CPU72 executes a motor management process. In this processing, the main control CPU 72 detects the origin position related to the rotation of various motors (the distribution motor 213, the main body motor 402, the conveyor motor 214, etc.), and when outputting the drive signal to the various motors, The drive signal is stored in the corresponding port output request buffer. The main control CPU 72 generates a drive signal based on the operation pattern corresponding to each motor in this motor management process. The details of the motor management process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

Step S210: Next, the main control CPU72 executes external information processing. In this processing, the main control CPU 72 sends the above external information signals (for example, prize ball information, door opening information, symbol determination frequency information, big hit information, starting opening information, and security error) to the hall computer in the game hall through the external terminal board 160. Information, etc.) in the port output request buffer.

In this embodiment, by outputting, for example, “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” among the various external information signals to the outside, the external electronic device (data display) connected to the pachinko machine 1 is displayed. It is possible to provide various jackpot information to equipment and hall computers. That is, by outputting the jackpot information separately into a plurality of “jackpots 1” to “jackpots 5”, it is possible to collect and manage the jackpot type (winning type) from these combinations with a hall computer (not shown). .. Further, based on the jackpot information, for example, a data display device (not shown) counts and displays the number of jackpot occurrences within the past few business days for each pachinko machine 1, and recognizes whether or not each jackpot is currently in the jackpot. Or, it is possible to recognize whether or not each symbol is currently in a shortened symbol variation time. In this external information processing, the main control CPU 72 controls in detail the output states (ON or OFF set) of "big hit 1" to "big hit 5".

Step S211: Moreover, the main control CPU72 executes a test signal process. In this process, the main control CPU72 generates various test signals representing its own internal state (for example, a normal symbol game management state, a special symbol game management state, a big hit, a small hit, a time shortening function in operation, etc.), These are stored in the port output request buffer. With this test signal, the internal state of the main control CPU 72 can be tested outside the main control device 70, for example.

Step S212: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a display output management process. In this process, the main control CPU72 controls the lighting state of the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol working memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, the game state display device 38, and the like. .. Specifically, the drive signal stored in the port output request buffer in the special game management process (step S207) or the normal game management process (step S207a) is output to the port. The drive signal is stored in the port output request buffer as byte data applied to each LED. As a result, each LED is driven in a predetermined display mode (a mode in which variable display of symbols, stop display, etc. are performed). The details of the specific processing will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

Step S213: Further, the main control CPU72 executes an output management process. In this processing, the main control CPU72 outputs the external information signal (byte data) stored in the port output request buffer in the previous external information processing (step S210) to the port. Further, the main control CPU 72 outputs the ports together with the drive signals, the test signals, etc. of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88 and the special winning opening solenoid 90 stored in the port output request buffer.

Step S214: The main control CPU72 executes effect control output processing. In this processing, it is confirmed whether or not there is a command (command required for effect control) that the main control CPU 72 should send to the effect control device 124 in the command buffer, and if there is an untransmitted command, the command to be output is selected. Output to port.

Step S215: Then, the main control CPU72 clears the port output request buffer stored at this CTC interrupt.

In the present embodiment, an example in which the processing (game control program module) of steps S207 to S214 is executed as the timer interrupt processing is described, but these processing are executed by being incorporated in the main loop of the CPU. There are also known programming examples.

Step S216: When the above processing is completed, the main control CPU72 stores the value (01H) designating the end of the interrupt in the interrupt program counter, and ends the CTC interrupt.

Steps S217 and S218: Then, the main control CPU72 restores the saved values of the registers (A to L) and permits the next CTC interruption. After that, the main control CPU72 returns to the main loop (the program address designated by the stack pointer).

[Switch input event processing]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the switch input event process (step S206 in FIG. 27). Each step will be described below.

Step S11: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the winning detection signal is input from the left starting winning opening switch 80 or the middle starting winning opening switch 81 corresponding to the first special symbol. When the input of this winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S12 and executes the first special symbol memory updating process. The specific content of the processing will be described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, when the winning detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S13.

Step S13: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the winning detection signal is input from the right starting winning opening switch 82 corresponding to the second special symbol. When the input of this winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S14 and executes the second special symbol memory updating process. In this case as well, the specific content of the processing will be described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, when the winning detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S15.

Step S15: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the winning detection signal is input from the count switch 84 corresponding to the special winning opening 30b. If the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S16, and executes the special winning hole counting process. In the special winning opening counting process, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of game balls entered in the movable ball winning combination device apparatus 30. On the other hand, if the winning detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S17.

Step S17: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not a detection signal is input from the effect switch 800 corresponding to the chance area provided inside the movable ball winning accessory device 30. When the input of this detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S18 and sets the chance area passage flag to ON. The chance area passage flag is stored in the RAM 76, and when the chance area passage flag is set to ON, it indicates that the game ball has passed the chance area. The chance area passage flag is set to OFF after the big hit game is over. On the other hand, when the detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S19.

Step S19: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the detection signal is input from the specific area switch corresponding to the specific area provided inside the movable ball winning accessory device 30. When the input of this detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S20 and sets the specific region passage flag to ON. The specific area passage flag is stored in the RAM 76, and when the specific area passage flag is set to ON, it indicates that the game ball has passed the specific area. The specific area passing flag is set to OFF after the big hit game is over. On the other hand, when the detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU72 executes step S21.

Step S21: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the passage detection signal is input from the gate switch 78 corresponding to the normal symbol. When the input of this passage detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S22 and executes the normal symbol memory update process. In the normal symbol memory update process, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the current normal symbol working memory number is less than the upper limit number (for example, four), and if it does not reach the upper limit number, acquires a normal random number per symbol. To do. Moreover, the main control CPU72 normally increments the symbol working memory number. Then, the main control CPU72 stores the obtained random number per normal symbol in the random number storage area of the RAM76. On the other hand, when the passage detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU72 returns to the interrupt management processing (FIG. 27).
In the switch input event process, the main control CPU 72 executes a process of adding the value of the discharge ball number counter in accordance with each detection signal from the discharge detection switch 900 and the specific area switch 701.

In this switch input event process, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not a detection signal is input from the discharge detection switch 900, and when the input of this detection signal is confirmed, the discharge area passage flag is set to ON. You may perform the process to do. The discharge area passing flag is set to OFF after the small hit game or the big hit game is over.

[First special symbol storage process]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the first special symbol storage processing. Hereinafter, the first special symbol storage process will be described along with a procedure example.

Step S30: Here, first, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not there is an operation memory for the special symbol. Confirmation of the presence or absence of working memory is performed for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and if there is working memory for any of the special symbols, it is determined that there is working memory for the special symbol. In the present embodiment, since the special symbol is not provided with two or more working memories, here, for example, if there is a jackpot determination random number (one) that has already been transferred to the random number storage area of the RAM 76, the main control CPU 72 is special. It is determined that there is a working memory for the design (Yes). If the operation memory is already stored (Yes), the main control CPU72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 28). On the other hand, when there is no particular operation memory (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S32. In addition, on the structure of the control program, a special symbol working memory number counter (upper limit number 1) may be used here. In this case, the main control CPU72 refers to the value of the special symbol working memory number counter, and determines that there is working memory when the working memory number is 1 (Yes). If the number of working memories is not 1 (=0), the main control CPU 72 determines that there is no working memory (No).

Step S32: When it is determined that there is no working memory in the previous step S30 (step S30: No), the main control CPU72, from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77, the jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the first special symbol. To get. The random number value is obtained by designating the pin address of the random number generator 75. When the main control CPU 72 has a data bus width of 8 bits, the address designation is performed twice, one byte for each of the upper and lower bits. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the designated address, it saves this as the jackpot determination random number in the address of the transfer destination (random number storage area).

Step S33: Next, the main control CPU72 acquires a big hit symbol random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the big hit symbol random number counter area of the RAM76. The acquisition of this random number value is also performed by designating the address of the jackpot symbol random number counter area. The main control CPU72, when reading the big hit symbol random number value from the specified address, saves this as the big hit symbol random number corresponding to the first special symbol in the transfer destination address.

Step S34: Further, the main control CPU72 acquires, for example, a variation pattern determination random number from the variation random number counter area of the RAM 76 as a random number value relating to the variation condition of the first special symbol. Similarly, the acquisition of the random number value is performed by designating the address of the fluctuation random number counter area. Then, when the main control CPU72 acquires the fluctuation pattern determination random number from the specified address, it saves it in the transfer destination address.

Step S36: the main control CPU72, the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol random number and the fluctuation pattern determination random number are commonly used in the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the random number storage area (at this time, empty state) Transfer and store these random numbers as a set.

Step S38: Then, the main control CPU72 executes the effect command output setting process for the first special symbol. This process is for setting, for example, a start mouth winning sound control command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124.

When the above procedure is completed or the special symbol working memory is already present (step S30: Yes), the main control CPU72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 28).

[Second special symbol storage process]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the second special symbol storage processing. Hereinafter, the second special symbol storage process will be described in accordance with a procedure example.

Step S40: Here, first, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not there is a working memory for the special symbol. Confirmation of the presence or absence of working memory is performed for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and if there is working memory for any of the special symbols, it is determined that there is working memory for the special symbol. In the present embodiment, since the special symbol is not provided with two or more working memories, here, for example, if there is a jackpot determination random number (one) that has already been transferred to the random number storage area of the RAM 76, the main control CPU 72 is special. It is determined that there is a working memory for the design (Yes). If the operation memory is already stored (Yes), the main control CPU72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 28). On the other hand, when there is no particular operation memory (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S42.

Step S42: If it is determined that there is no working memory in the previous step S40 (step S40: No), the main control CPU72, from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77, the jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the second special symbol. To get. The random number value is obtained by designating the pin address of the random number generator 75. When the main control CPU 72 has a data bus width of 8 bits, the address designation is performed twice, one byte for each of the upper and lower bits. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the designated address, it saves this as the jackpot determination random number in the address of the transfer destination (random number storage area).

Step S43: Next, the main control CPU72 acquires the big hit symbol random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the big hit symbol random number counter area of the RAM76. The acquisition of this random number value is also performed by designating the address of the jackpot symbol random number counter area. When the main control CPU 72 reads the big hit symbol random number value from the designated address, it saves it as the big hit symbol random number corresponding to the second special symbol in the transfer destination address.

Step S44: Further, the main control CPU72 acquires, for example, a fluctuation pattern determination random number from the fluctuation random number counter area of the RAM76 as a random value related to the fluctuation condition of the second special symbol. Similarly, the acquisition of the random number value is performed by designating the address of the fluctuation random number counter area. Then, when the main control CPU72 acquires the fluctuation pattern determination random number from the specified address, it saves it in the transfer destination address.

Step S46: The main control CPU72 transfers the saved big hit determination random number, big hit symbol random number and fluctuation pattern determination random number to the random number storage area (the empty state at this point) commonly used by the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Then, these random numbers are stored as a set.

Step S48: Then, the main control CPU72 executes the effect command output setting process for the second special symbol. This process is for setting, for example, a start mouth winning sound control command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124.

When the above procedure is completed or the special symbol working memory is already present (step S40: Yes), the main control CPU72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 28).

[Special game management processing]
Next, details of the special game management process will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of special game management processing. Special game management processing, special game control module selection processing (step S1000), special symbol variation start waiting processing (step S1500), special symbol variation processing (step S2000), special symbol stop display processing (step S2500), winning combination Object device operation start waiting process (step S3000), small hit role device device opening process (step S3500), small hit role device device closing process (step S4000), small hit role device device operation end process (step S4500) , Big hit role device device operation start process (step S5000), big hit role device device opening process (step S5500), big hit role device device closing effective process (step S5550), big hit role device device closing process (step S6000) , A structure group including a subroutine group of a jackpot device operation termination process (step S6500), a remaining ball error command setting process (step S7000), and a solenoid control process (step S7500). Here, first, the basic flow of the special game management process will be described along with each process.

Step S1000: In the special game control module selection process, the main control CPU72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (one of steps S1500 to S6500). For example, the main control CPU72 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the program address of the remaining ball error command setting processing (step S7000) as the return destination address in the "jump table". .. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress status of the process performed so far. For example, if the special symbol has not yet started the variable display, the main control CPU72 selects the special symbol variation start waiting process (step S1500) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation start waiting process is already completed, the main control CPU72 selects the special symbol variation process (step S2000) as the next jump destination, and if the special symbol variation process is completed, The special symbol stop displaying process (step S2500) is selected as the next jump destination. In the present embodiment, the jump destination address is specified in the “jump table” to select the process. However, in addition to such a selection method, a “process flag”, a “process selection flag”, or the like is used. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU selects the process to be executed next.

Further, as described above, when the main control CPU 72 selects the next jump destination, the progress status of the processing up to the present is represented by the value of “special game management status”. For example, if the special symbol has not yet started the variable display, the main control CPU72 has set the value of the "special game management status" up to the present as "00H". On the other hand, if the special symbol variation start waiting process is already completed, the main control CPU72 sets the value of the "special game management status" up to now to "01H", and if the special symbol variation process is completed. The value of the "special game management status" up to now is set to "02H". The setting of the value of such "special game management status" will be described later. In any case, the main control CPU72 refers to the value of the "special game management status" in the special game control module selection process, and selects the process (one of steps S1500 to S6500) to be the jump destination at that time. You can

The jump destination selected in the special game control module selection process (step S1000) is from step S1500 to step S6500 as described above. The remaining ball error command setting process (step S7000) and solenoid control process ( Step S7500) is executed by every interruption.

Step S1500: When the value of the "special game management status" is "00H" as described above, the main control CPU72 executes the special symbol variation start waiting process in the special game management process. In this special symbol variation start waiting process, the main control CPU72 performs the work of adjusting the conditions for starting the variable display of the special symbol. For example, when there is no special symbol working memory number, the main control CPU 72 saves the memory of the special symbol hit determination random number and the hit symbol random number in the common storage area. Further, the main control CPU72 compares the hit determination random number stored in the common storage area with the hit value to make a hit determination. In the present embodiment, since the winning probability of the special symbol lottery (so-called small hit probability) is approximately one-half, the hit determination at this time is a confirmation process. The details of the specific processing will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

Step S2000: When the value of the "special game management status" is "01H", the main control CPU72 executes the special symbol changing process in the special game management process. In this special symbol fluctuation process, the main control CPU72 controls the drive of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 while counting the variation timer. Specifically, an ON or OFF drive signal (1 byte data) is output to each segment and dot (0th to 7th) of two 7-segment LEDs. The pattern of the drive signal changes with the passage of time, whereby the variable display of the special symbol is performed. After this, when the count of the fluctuation timer becomes 0, the main control CPU72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "02H".

Step S2500: When the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "02H", the main control CPU72 executes the special symbol stop displaying process in the special game management process. In this special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU72 controls the drive of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 while counting the stop display timer. In this case as well, an ON or OFF drive signal is output for each segment and dot of the two 7-segment LEDs, but the pattern of the drive signal is constant, so that the stop display of the special symbol is performed. At this time, the stop display mode of the special symbol corresponds to the winning type determined in the previous special symbol variation start waiting process. After this, when the count of the stop display timer becomes 0, the main control CPU72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "03H".

Further, in this special symbol stop displaying process, the main control CPU72 executes a process of subtracting the number of times saved (the number-of-times cutting counter value related to the time shortened state). In the present embodiment, the number-of-times cutting counter value related to the time reduction state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 100 times). For this reason, if the first special symbol or the second special symbol out-of-range variation (including the small hit variation at that time when the specific area has not passed) is executed 100 times in the time reduction state, the time is reduced. The function activation flag is reset and the time saving state ends. In addition, the time reduction function operation flag is described as an example of resetting when the stop display time of the special symbol has elapsed, but at the end of the variation time of the special symbol (before the start of the stop display time measurement) or the variation of the special symbol. It may be reset at the start.

Step S3000: When the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "03H", the main control CPU72 executes the accessory device operation start waiting process in the special game management process. In the accessory operation start waiting process, the main control CPU 72 executes the countdown of the opening time timer as a special game timer. The value of the opening time timer is set to the value corresponding to the "first time" when the "small hit pattern 1" is applied, and the "second time" when the "small hit pattern 2" is applied. The corresponding value is set. After this, when the count of the opening time timer becomes 0, the main control CPU72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "04H".

By executing such a process, the main control CPU72 is counted during the execution of the small hit game (special game) executed by corresponding to "small hit symbol 2 (second winning type)" When 2 hours (second numerical value) reaches a prescribed value (0), the probability that the game ball passes through the specific area can be increased (changeable) (control means).

In addition, by performing such a process, the main control CPU72 is counted during the execution of the small hit game (special game) executed by corresponding to the "small hit symbol 2 (special winning type)". When the second time (numerical value) reaches a prescribed value (0), the probability that the game ball will pass through the specific area can be increased (changeable) (control means).

Further, by executing such a process, the main control CPU72 is counted during the execution of the small hit game (special game) executed by corresponding to the "small hit symbol 1 (first winning type)". When the first time (first numerical value) becomes a value (0) corresponding to the first counter value, it becomes possible to direct the game ball to the tower main body 400 (movable body) performing the difficult operation, The second time (second numerical value) counted during the execution of the small hit game (special game) that is executed by falling into the small hit pattern 2 (second winning type) is a value corresponding to the second counter value. When it becomes (0), it is possible to allow the game ball to face the tower main body 400 (movable body) that is performing an easy operation (control means).

Furthermore, by executing such processing, the main control CPU72 is counted during the execution of the small hit game (special game) which is executed by corresponding to the "small hit symbol 2 (special winning type)". When the second time (numerical value) becomes a value (0) corresponding to the special counter value, it is possible to direct the game ball to the tower main body 400 (movable body) that is performing the easy operation ( Control means).

Step S3500: When the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “04H”, the main control CPU72 executes the small hit time accessory device opening process in the special game management process. In this small hit bonus device device opening processing, the main control CPU 72 controls the opening operation of the movable ball winning accessory device 30. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of game balls winning from the special winning opening 30b while counting the special winning opening first opening timer, and sets a drive signal for the special winning opening solenoid 90. As a result, the operation of opening and closing the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is performed. Further, when the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is opened and then closed, the main control CPU72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "05H". Details of the small hit accessory device opening process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

Step S4000: When the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "05H", the main control CPU72 executes the small hit time accessory device closing process in the special game management process. In this small hit time accessory device closing process, the main control CPU 72 executes various internal processes accompanying the closing of the movable ball winning accessory device 30. The various internal processes include, for example, a process of confirming the completion of discharge of the game ball won when the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is opened, and a process of confirming whether or not the specific region has passed. When ending these processes, the main control CPU72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "06H". Further, the main control CPU72 executes the processing when it is detected that the game ball has passed the specific area in the small hit bonus device closing processing. The details of the process for closing the accessory device during the small hit will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

Step S4500: When the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "06H", the main control CPU72 executes a small hit time accessory device operation end process in the special game management process. In this small hitting time accessory device operation end process, the main control CPU 72 executes various internal processes associated with the end of operation of the movable ball winning accessory device 30. The various internal processes include, for example, a process of confirming the elapse of the ending time for confirming the end of the operation of the movable ball winning accessory device 30, and a process of setting a big hit state transition command. When setting the big hit state transition command here, the main control CPU72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "07H". On the other hand, if the big hit state transition command is not set, the main control CPU72 returns the "special game management status" to the initial value "00H" (steps S3000 to S4500: special game execution means). The small hit game (special game) is a game in which a start time (opening time) is set first, an opening time and a closing time are set next, and an end time (ending time) is finally set. By executing such a process, the main control CPU72, the result of the special symbol lottery (predetermined lottery) corresponds to the small hit win (winning), special in a mode corresponding to the small win (predetermined winning mode) When the symbol is stopped and displayed, the small hit game (special game) for moving the movable ball winning augment device device 30 from the closed state to the open state, assuming that the start condition (specified condition) of the small hit game is satisfied. Can be executed (special game execution means). Note that the details of the small hit accessory device operation end processing will also be described later using another flowchart.

Step S5000: The big hit bonus device device operation start process is executed when the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "07H" in the previous small hit bonus device device operation end process. In this big hit time accessory device operation start process, the main control CPU 72 executes a pre-process for reactivating the movable ball winning accessory device 30. That is, the main control CPU72 executes the countdown of the jackpot start waiting time timer as a special game timer, and when the count of the timer becomes 0, the operating conditions of the movable ball winning accessory device 30 (the number of execution rounds, the opening time for each round, and Set the number of releases, interval time, etc.). Further, the main control CPU72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "08H". Thereafter, during the big hit game, the value of the "special game management status" is updated from "08H" to "0BH" according to the progress of the game, and steps S5500 to S6500 are executed according to the value at that time. become. The details of the process for starting the operation of the accessory device during the big hit will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

Step S5500: When the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "08H", the main control CPU72 executes a jackpot role device opening process. In this jackpot device opening process, the main control CPU 72 controls the opening/closing operation of the movable ball winning device device 30. As a result, one round of the big hit game is executed. When finishing the big hit game for one round and closing the movable ball winning combination device 30, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "09H". Details of the jackpot device opening process will also be described later with reference to another flowchart.

Step S5550: When the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "09H", the main control CPU72 executes the next big hit time accessory device closing valid process. In this big hit time accessory device closing effective processing, the main control CPU72 executes the countdown of the special winning opening closing effective time timer, and when the timer count becomes 0, the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "0AH". To do. It should be noted that this process is executed to adjust the time required to open and close the movable ball winning accessory device 30.

Step S6000: When the value of “special game management status” is updated to “0AH”, the main control CPU72 executes the next big hit time accessory device closing process. In this big hit accessory device closing process, the main control CPU 72 executes an internal process associated with completion of closing the movable ball winning accessory device 30. In this internal processing, the main control CPU72 confirms the number of rounds executed so far, and if the number of executed rounds does not reach the set number of rounds (number of continuous operations), the value of the "special game management status" is set to " 08H”. In this case, in the next special game control module selection process (step S1000), the previous big hit time accessory device opening process (step S5500) is selected again. On the other hand, when the number of already executed rounds reaches the set number of rounds, the main control CPU72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "0BH". The details of the processing for closing the bonus device device during the big hit will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

Step S6500: When the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "0BH", the main control CPU72 executes the jackpot role device operation end process. In this big hit time accessory device operation end processing, the main control CPU72 executes the countdown of the big hit ending time timer. When the count of the timer becomes 0, the "special game management status" is returned to the initial value "00H" (steps S5000 to S6500: special game execution means). By performing such a process, the main control CPU72, the result of the special symbol lottery (predetermined lottery) corresponds to the big hit (winning), the special symbol in a manner corresponding to the big hit (predetermined winning manner) When the stop display is displayed, or when the game ball passes through the specific area during the small hitting game, it is determined that the starting condition (specified condition) of the big hitting game is satisfied, and the movable entrance game device device 30 is closed. It is possible to execute a big hit game (special game) that shifts to an open state (special game execution means). Thereby, after that, the special symbol can be changed (or the number of working memories can be added). It should be noted that the details of the jackpot device operation end processing will also be described later with reference to another flowchart.

Further, the main control CPU72 executes the following procedure regardless of the value of the "special game management status".
Step S7000: The main control CPU72 executes the remaining ball error command setting process. In the remaining ball error command setting process, the main control CPU 72 monitors a discharge ball shortage error after the operation of the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is completed, and sets a notification command when the discharge ball shortage error occurs. For example, the main control CPU72 counts the number of winning balls counted from the time when the value of "special game management status" is updated to "04H" to the time when it is updated to "05H" and the discharge time. Check if the number of discharged balls matches. Further, the main control CPU72, for example, within the discharge time and the number of winning balls counted from when the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "08H" until the next update to "09H" Check if the number of discharged balls matches. As a result, when the number of winning balls and the number of discharged balls match, the discharged ball shortage state flag is reset (00H), and this processing ends. On the other hand, if the two do not match, the main control CPU72 sets the discharge ball shortage state flag (01H) and sets the discharge ball shortage error state command. The discharge ball shortage error state command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 27).

Step S7500: The main control CPU72 executes solenoid control processing. In this processing, the main control CPU 72 controls the operating state (ON or OFF) of the lifting device guideway solenoid 95. In addition, the main control CPU72 can execute the discharge process during the big hit game especially in this process. Details of the solenoid control process will be described later using another flowchart.

[Progress of special games]
FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a list of the values of the “special game management status” that change with the execution of the special game management process and the progress of the special game corresponding to each value. In the present embodiment, the special game (game corresponding to the special symbol) is started with the initial state of (1) "special symbol change waiting state", for example. When a game ball enters from any one of the left starting winning opening 26, the middle starting winning opening 27, or the right starting winning opening 28b, the progress of the special game will be triggered by this (2) " Transition to "Special symbol variation display state", and further through (3) "Special symbol stop symbol display state" (4) "Small hit time accessory device operation start producing state", (5) "Small The state transitions to "hit winning role device device open state", (6) "small hitting role device device open and closed state", and (7) "small hitting role device device operation finish producing state".

At this time, if the passage of the specific area (V winning) does not occur in the movable ball winning accessory device 30 (effect device), the progress of the special game returns to (1) "special symbol variation waiting state" , From there it will be repeated. On the other hand, (5) When a specific area is passed (V prize) in the movable ball winning accessory device 30 (accessory device) after the "small hitting accessory device open state", the progress of the special game is ( 8) Transition to the state during the big hit start production, and from there, (9) "state during opening and closing action device device during big hit", (10) "closed state after opening device device during big hit", (11) "role during big hit" The state of the object device is closed", and (12) "big hit ending effect producing state". When (12) "big hit ending production in progress state" ends, the progress status of the special game returns to (1) "special symbol variation waiting state", and repeats from there. Hereinafter, it will be described more specifically.

(1) "Special symbol change waiting state"
At the beginning of the game by the pachinko machine 1, the progress of the special game is (1) "special symbol variation waiting state". This state means that the starting condition of the special symbol is satisfied, and for example, if the special symbol is not changing and the previous variable display is performed, the stop display of the special symbol is already fixed. In this state, the main control CPU72 has set the value of the "special game management status" to "00H", and the special symbol variation start waiting process (step S1500) is selected in the special game management process.

(2) "Special symbol fluctuation display state"
In the above (1) "waiting for special symbol change", when the game ball enters any of the left starting winning opening 26, the middle starting winning opening 27, or the right starting winning opening 28b, the special symbol changes. The display is started and the progress status transits to (2) "state of displaying special symbol variation". This state means that the special symbol is being variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. During this period, the main control CPU72 has set the value of the "special game management status" to "01H", and the special symbol changing process (step S2000) is selected in the special game management process.

(3) "Special symbol stop symbol display state"
When the change time of the special symbol has elapsed and the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the progress status transitions to (3) "special symbol stop symbol displaying state". This state means that the special symbol is being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. During this time, the main control CPU72 has set the value of the "special game management status" to "02H", and the special symbol stop displaying process (step S2500) is selected in the special game management process.

(4) "Small hit state device device operation start production in progress"
When the stop display of the special symbol is confirmed as the stop display time of the special symbol elapses, the progress status transits to (4) "small hitting accessory device operation start effect producing state". This state means waiting for the start of the operation of the movable ball winning combination device apparatus 30 triggered by the winning of the special symbol (corresponding to a small hit). During this period, the main control CPU72 has set the value of "special game management status" to "03H", and the accessory device operation start waiting process (step S3000) is selected in the special game management process.

(5) "Small hitting equipment device open state"
When the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is activated, the progress status changes to (5) "small hitting accessory device open state". This state means that the special winning opening 30b is being opened due to the operation of the movable ball winning combination device 30. During this period, the main control CPU72 has set the value of the "special game management status" to "04H", and the small hit time accessory device opening process (step S3500) is selected in the special game management process. Further, the main control CPU72 starts the drive control of the motor in the motor management process (step S209 in FIG. 27) triggered by the value of the "special game management status" being updated to "04H".

(6) "Closed state after opening the accessory device during small hit"
When the special winning opening 30b is closed, the progress status changes to (6) "closed state after opening small prize accessory device". This state means that the special winning opening 30b of the movable ball winning combination device 30 is being closed. During this period, the main control CPU72 has set the value of the "special game management status" to "05H", and the small hit time accessory device closing process (step S4000) is selected in the special game management process.

(7) "During a small hit, the state of the production of the accessory device operation is finished"
After closing the special winning opening 30b, the progress status further shifts to (7) "during small hit role device device operation finish producing state". This state means that there is a period for ending the game using the game ball distribution operation in the movable ball winning combination device 30. During this period, the main control CPU72 has set the value of the "special game management status" to "06H", and the small hit time accessory device operation end process (step S4500) is selected in the special game management process. In addition, when the passage (V winning) of the specific area does not occur in the movable ball winning combination device 30, the progress status returns to (1) "special symbol variation waiting state".

(8) "Big hit start production in progress"
When the passage of a specific area (V winning) occurs in the movable ball winning accessory device 30, the progress status transits to (8) "big hit start producing state". This state means a waiting period for starting the operation of the movable ball winning accessory device 30 again. During this time, the main control CPU72 has set the value of the "special game management status" to "07H", and the big hit time accessory device operation start process (step S5000) is selected in the special game management process.

(9) "A state during the big hit role device device opening and closing operation"
When the movable ball winning accessory device 30 starts to operate again, the progress status transits to (9) "a big hit accessory device opening/closing operation state". This state means that the special winning opening 30b is open. During this time, the main control CPU72 has set the value of the "special game management status" to "08H", and the big hit time accessory device opening process (step S5500) is selected in the special game management process.

(10) "Closed state after opening the equipment device during a big hit"
When the special winning opening is closed by the movable ball winning accessory device 30, the progress status transits to (10) "closed state after opening big winning accessory device". This state means a state immediately after the special winning opening is closed at the end of the round. At this time, the main control CPU72 has set the value of the "special game management status" to "09H", and in the special game management process, the big hit time accessory device closing valid process (step S5550) is selected.

(11) "A state during the big hit role device device closing time"
After closing the movable ball winning accessory device 30, the progress status transits to (11) "state during a big hit accessory device closing time". This state means that it is in a standby state (inter-round interval) after the end of the round. At this time, the main control CPU72 has set the value of the "special game management status" to "0AH", and the big hit time accessory device closing process (step S6000) is selected in the special game management process. In addition, when all the number of rounds during the big hit have not been exhausted, the subsequent progress status returns to (9) "state during big hit jackpot device opening/closing operation".

(12) "Big hit ending production in progress"
When the waiting time after the end of the big hit final round elapses, the progress status changes to (12) "big hit ending production in progress state". This state means that it is in the big hit ending production state. At this time, the main control CPU72 has set the value of the "special game management status" to "0BH", and the jackpot time accessory device operation end process (step S6500) is selected in the special game management process.

As described above, in the special game management process (FIG. 31), the main control CPU72 changes the value of the "special game management status" from "00H" to "0BH" according to the change of the progress status of the special game, and The special game control module can be selected according to the progress situation. Further, when the value of the special game management status is updated, the main control CPU72 generates a special game management status command that reflects the value. The special game management status command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 27).

[Special symbol fluctuation start waiting processing]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of a special symbol variation start waiting process. Hereinafter, each procedure will be described.

Step S2100: First, the main control CPU72 confirms whether the first special symbol working memory number or the second special symbol working memory number remains (is greater than 0). This confirmation can be performed by referring to the value of the working memory number counter stored in the RAM 76. When the number of operating memories of both the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 0 (No), the main control CPU72 executes the demo setting process of step S2502.

Step S2502: In this process, the main control CPU72 generates a customer waiting designation command. The customer waiting designation command is output to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 27). When the demo setting process is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. When returning, it returns to the end address as described above (same as above).

On the other hand, if the value of the working memory number counter of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is larger than 0 (Yes), the main control CPU72 next executes step S2300.

Step S2300: The main control CPU72 executes a big hit determination process (internal lottery, predetermined lottery) (lottery execution means). In this process, first, the main control CPU72 reads the random number for lottery (big hit determination random number, big hit symbol random number) stored in the random number storage area of the RAM76. The read random number is stored, for example, in another temporary storage area, and the working memory is erased (consumed) from the random number storage area. Next, the main control CPU72 sets the range of the big hit value, and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range. If the random number value read at this time is within the range of the big hit value, the main control CPU72 sets the big hit flag (01H), and then proceeds to step S2400. Here, when the hit (so-called direct hit, direct hit hit) where the big hit game is directly triggered by the entry into each start winning hole is required, this processing is required, but the direct hit must be set. In this case, this process may be omitted.

When the above big hit flag is not set, the main control CPU 72 sets the range of the small hit value next in the same big hit determination process, and judges whether or not the read random number value is included in this range (lottery execution means). The "small hit" here is something other than the non-win (miss), but has a different property from the "big hit". That is, the "big hit" generates a big hit game, but the "small hit" does not generate such a trigger. However, the “small hit” is positioned as a condition satisfying the condition for operating the movable ball winning accessory device 30, like the “big hit”. Then, if the read random number value is within the range of the small hit value, the main control CPU72 sets the small hit flag, and then proceeds to step S2400.

Step S2400: The main control CPU72 determines whether or not the value (01H) is set to 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 CPU72 next executes step S2402.

Step S2402: The main control CPU72 determines whether or not the value (01H) is set to 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 CPU72 next executes step S2404. However, since the small hit probability is set to 1 in this embodiment, the following steps S2404 and S2405 are not executed. However, when the small hit probability is not set to 1 completely but is set to “substantially 1”, it may rarely be a non-win, and therefore the following steps S2404 and S2405 are executed.

Step S2404: The main control CPU72 executes the stop symbol determination process at the time of disengagement. In this processing, the main control CPU72 sets the stop symbol number data at the time of the disengagement by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. Further, the main control CPU72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of losing) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. These commands are transmitted to the performance control device 124 in the performance control output process (step S214 in FIG. 27).

In this embodiment, since the 7-segment LED is used for the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35, for example, the display mode of the stop symbol at the time of detachment is set to one segment (central bar). It is possible to fix only the stop symbol number data to one value (for example, 64H) by keeping only the “-”) lit display. 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 CPU72 executes the off-time variation pattern determination processing. In this process, the main control CPU72 determines the variation pattern number when the special symbol is out. The variation pattern number is used to distinguish the type (pattern) of the variation display of the special symbol and to correspond to the variation time required for the variation display. The fluctuation pattern includes various fluctuation patterns with different fluctuation times (similarly during a big hit and a small hit). Information regarding the variation pattern of the selected special symbol is transmitted to the effect control device as a variation pattern command. In addition, the stop display time of the symbol at the time of deviation is constant (for example, about 0.5 seconds) regardless of the variation pattern. The main control CPU72 sets the value of the determined fluctuation time (at the time of deviation) to the fluctuation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time at the time of deviation to the stop symbol display timer.

Steps S2404 and S2405 described above are the control procedure when the big hit determination result is out of alignment (other than non-win), but when the determination result is big hit (step S2400: Yes) or small hit (step S2402: Yes) The main control CPU72 executes the following procedure. First, the case of a big hit will be described.

Step S2410: The main control CPU72 executes a big hit stop symbol determination process (winning type determination means). In this process, the main control CPU72, based on the big hit symbol random number, for each special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) determines the type of the winning symbol of this time (big hit stop symbol number). The relationship between the big hit symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol is defined in the big hit stop symbol selection table (winning type defining means). Therefore, the main control CPU72 can refer to the big hit stop symbol selection table in the big hit stop symbol determination process, and determine the type of winning symbol based on the big hit symbol random number from the stored contents.

Step S2412: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a big hit time variation pattern determination process. In this process, the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number. Further, the main control CPU72 sets the value of the determined fluctuation time to the fluctuation timer and also sets the value of the stop display time to the stop symbol display timer. Regarding the variation time of the special symbol, it may be fixed and selected to a variation pattern having a constant variation time (for example, 0.5 seconds), but there is variation in the time until the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is opened. Variation patterns having different variation times (for example, 0.4 to 2.1 seconds) may be selectively determined in order to be provided.

Step S2414: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a big hit other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU72 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. In addition, the main control CPU72 generates a lottery result command (at the time of big hit) together with the above stop symbol command (at the time of big hit). These stop symbol command and lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

Next, the processing at the time of a small hit will be described.
Step S2407: The main control CPU72 executes a small hit stop symbol determination process (winning type determination means). In this process, the main control CPU72, based on the big hit symbol random number, determines the type of winning symbol at the time of small hit (stop symbol number at small hit). Here, similarly, the relationship between the big hit symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol at the time of small hit is beforehand in the small hit stop symbol selection table (the first special symbol stop symbol selection table and the second special symbol halt symbol selection table). It is stipulated (winning type regulation means). In the present embodiment, in order to reduce the load on the main control CPU 72, the big hit symbol random number is used to determine the winning symbol at the time of the small hit, but a dedicated random number may be used separately.

Here, in the present embodiment, two types of "small hit pattern 1" and "small hit pattern 2" are provided as the winning types of the special symbols, and the main control CPU 72 determines which winning type is applicable. To do. Specifically, if it is a lottery based on the first special symbol, it is determined that it corresponds to "small hit symbol 1", and if it is a lottery based on the second special symbol, it corresponds to "small hit symbol 2" To decide. In addition, based on the hit stop design determined here ("small hit design 1" or "small hit design 2"), the number of times the movable piece 30a of the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is opened is determined. ..

However, in the present embodiment, the winning in the special symbol lottery is not a big hit as it is, but is merely an opening opportunity (=small hit) of the movable ball winning accessory device 30, and in order to actually proceed to the big hit, In order to open the accessory device 30, it is necessary to pass the game ball to a specific area in the movable ball accessory device 30.

[Winning pattern when small hit]
In the present embodiment, two types of symbols are prepared as winning symbols at the time of a small hit, and specific symbols are a "small hit symbol 1" that is opened once and a "small hit symbol that is opened twice. 2”.

[1st special symbol stop symbol selection table]
FIG. 34 is a view showing the constituent columns of the first special symbol stop symbol selection table. When the current lottery result corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU72 refers to this table to determine the type of winning symbol.

In the first special symbol stop symbol selection table, the distribution value for each winning symbol is shown in the left column, and the distribution value "100" corresponds to the ratio when the denominator is 100. In the second column from the left, "Small hit symbol 1" corresponding to the distribution value is shown. That is, at the time of a hit corresponding to the first special symbol, the ratio of selecting the “small hit symbol 1” is 100/100 (=100%). Therefore, at the time of winning with the first special symbol, the "small hit symbol 1" is selected at a rate of 100%.

If the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU72 performs a selection lottery based on the big hit symbol random number, selectively the winning symbol at the selection ratio shown in the first special symbol stop symbol selection table. decide. Further, in the first special symbol stop symbol selection table, as shown in the third column from the left, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as a stop symbol command at the time of winning. The stop symbol command is described by, for example, a combination of MODE value-EVENT value, and the MODE value “B1H” of the upper byte among them is that the winning symbol of this time is selected when the first special symbol is hit. Is represented. The EVENT value “01H” of the lower byte represents the type of the corresponding winning symbol in the selection table. Therefore, the result of the hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol, and when the "small hit symbol 1" is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command at the time of winning is described as "B1H01H". become.

As described above, when the main control CPU 72 selects the winning symbol from the first special symbol stop symbol selection table, it generates the stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above, for example. Further, the main control CPU72 determines the small hit time stop symbol number for the first special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[Opening time]
In the second column from the right of the first special symbol stop symbol selection table, the value of the opening time set at the start of the small hit game is shown. When it corresponds to the "small hit symbol 1", the opening time is set to the first time (for example, 0.008 seconds).

[Time saving]
In the column on the right side of the first special symbol stop symbol selection table, when the big hit game is executed by the game ball passing through the specific area during the small hit game, the value of the number of times saved and shortened after the end of the big hit game is given. It is shown. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game is executed corresponding to the “small hit symbol 1”, when the limiter is not reached, the time saving number is given 100 times, and when the limiter is reached, the time saving number is given 0 times (assignment Not).

[Second special symbol stop symbol selection table]
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing the constituent columns of the second special symbol stop symbol selection table. When the current lottery result corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU72 refers to this table to determine the type of the winning symbol.

Even in the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, the distribution value for each winning symbol is shown in the left column, and the distribution value “100” corresponds to the ratio when the denominator is 100. Similarly, in the second column from the left, "small hit symbol 2" corresponding to the distribution value is shown. That is, at the time of hitting corresponding to the second special symbol, the ratio of selecting the “small hit symbol 2” is 100/100 (=100%). Therefore, for the second special symbol as well, at the time of winning, the "small hit symbol 2" is selected at a rate of 100%.

If the result of the lottery this time corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU72 performs a selection lottery based on the big hit symbol random number, and selectively determines the winning symbol at the selection ratio shown in the second special symbol stop symbol selection table. To do. Similarly, in the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, as shown in the third column from the left, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as the stop symbol command at the time of winning. Again, the stop symbol command is described by the combination of the MODE value and the EVENT value described above, and the MODE value "B2H" of the upper byte is selected when the winning symbol of this time is a small hit of the second special symbol. It is a thing. The EVENT value "01H" of the lower byte represents the type of the corresponding winning symbol in the selection table. Therefore, for example, the result of the small hit this time corresponds to the second special symbol, and when the "small hit symbol 2" is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command is described as "B2H01H". Become.

As described above, when the main control CPU72 selects the winning symbol from the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, it generates the stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above, for example. Further, the main control CPU72 determines the small winning stop symbol number for the second special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[Opening time]
In the second column from the right of the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, the value of the opening time set at the start of the small hit game is shown. When the "small hit symbol 2" is applied, the opening time is set to the second time (eg, 28.572 seconds).

[Time saving]
In the column on the right side of the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, when the big hit game is executed by the game ball passing through the specific area during the small hit game, the value of the number of times saved and shortened after the end of the big hit game is set. It is shown. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game is executed corresponding to the “small hit pattern 2”, when the limiter does not reach, the time saving number is given 100 times, and when the limiter reaches, the time saving number is given 0 times (addition Not).

In this way, in the first special symbol stop symbol selection table and the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, about the result at the time of winning obtained in the special symbol lottery (predetermined lottery), "small hit symbol 1 (first winning type )” and “small hit pattern 2 (second winning type)”, a plurality of winning types (small hit symbol 1, small hit symbol 2) are defined (winning type defining means).

Further, in the first special symbol stop symbol selection table and the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, for the result of the winning obtained in the special symbol lottery (predetermined lottery), "small winning symbol 2 (special winning type)" A plurality of winning types (small winning symbol 1 and small winning symbol 2) are defined (including winning type defining means).

In the first special symbol stop symbol selection table and the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, the counter value for timing the opening time, the first time according to "small hit symbol 1 (first winning type)" ( The first counter value), and the second time (second counter value) according to "small hit symbol 2 (second winning type)" is defined (counter value defining means).

Further, in the first special symbol stop symbol selection table and the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, the counter value for timing the opening time, the second time according to "small hit symbol 2 (special winning type)" (Special counter value) is defined (counter value defining means).

In the first special symbol stop symbol selection table and the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, "small hit symbol 1 (first winning type)" and "small hit symbol 2 (second winning type)", the opening time ( The counter value (first time and second time) for making the start time different is defined (counter value defining means).

In addition, in the first special symbol stop symbol selection table and the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, with "small hit symbol 2 (special winning type)" and "small hit symbol 1 (winning type other than special winning type)" , A counter value (first time and second time) for making the opening time (start time) different (counter value defining means).

In the present embodiment, the first special symbol has one winning type, and the second special symbol has one winning type, but the first special symbol may have a plurality of winning types. The second special symbol may have a plurality of winning types.

[Refer to FIG. 33: Special symbol fluctuation start waiting processing]
Step S2408: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a small hitting variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number (variation pattern determination means, variation time determination means). Further, the main control CPU72 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.

Step S2409: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a small hit other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU72 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 CPU72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (during small hit) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. These stop symbol command and lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

Step S2415: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a special symbol variation start process. In this processing, the main control CPU72 selects the fluctuation pattern data based on the fluctuation pattern number (at the time of falling/at the time of hitting). In addition, the main control CPU72 sets the variation start flag of the special symbol in the flag area of the RAM76. Then, the main control CPU72 generates a variation start command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. This variation start command is also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output processing described above. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU72 updates the value of "special game management status" to "01H", and returns to the special symbol game process.

[Handling device opening process for small hits]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the accessory device opening process at the time of small hit (step S3500 in FIG. 31). As described above, in the small hitting role device device opening process, the variable display of the special symbol is performed in the special game management process, and after the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of the small hit (the winning probability is about 1/1), It is executed after the opening time timer is counted down by the accessory device operation start waiting process (step S3000 in FIG. 31). In this case, the value of "special game management status" is updated to "04H". Hereinafter, description will be given along with an example of the procedure.

Step S3501: First in the winning device device opening process, the main control CPU72 sets a big winning opening solenoid ON flag. This flag is stored in the flag set area of the RAM 76, for example.

Step S3502: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a switch input event process. In this processing, the main control CPU 72 updates the winning ball number counter for the movable winning ball combination device 30 (the special winning opening 30b) based on the winning detection signal from the count switch 84. The value of the winning ball number counter is stored in the count number area of the RAM 76, for example. Further, in the switch input event process, the main control CPU 72 also checks the respective detection signals from the discharge detection switch 900 and the specific area switch 701. Since the special winning opening solenoid 90 is inactive when the module is first called, and the special winning opening 30b has not been opened yet, the winning ball number counter is not added for the first time.

Step S3504: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the value of the winning ball number counter has reached the maximum number (for example, five). As described above, since the counter is not added when the module is first called (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S3506.

Step S3506: In this case, the initial release timer countdown process is executed. If this module is called for the first time, the main control CPU 72 sets the initial release timer to an initial value (for example, 1 second) here. In addition, when calling after the first time, the main control CPU72 decrements the value of the set first-time open timer.

Step S3508: Then, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the special winning opening first opening time is over. When the value of the initial release timer is greater than 0 (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S3514.

Step S3514: In this case, the main control CPU72 reads the special winning opening solenoid ON flag from the flag setting area of the RAM76, and sets "operation (ON)" as the control signal of the special winning opening solenoid 90 based on the value. As a result, the special winning opening solenoid 90 is excited and the special winning opening 30b is opened.

Then, when this module is called from the next time onward and an actual winning of the special winning opening 30b occurs, the value of the winning ball number counter is added in the switch input event process (step S3502).

When the value of the winning ball number counter reaches the maximum number (step S3504: Yes) or the value of the first opening timer becomes 0 (step S3508: Yes), the main control CPU72 next executes step S3509.

Step S3509: In this case, the main control CPU72 sets the special winning opening solenoid OFF flag. As a result, the ON flag set in the flag setting area of the RAM 76 is rewritten to the OFF flag.

Step S3510: Then, the main control CPU72 sets the value of "special game management status" to "05H". As a result, this module will not be called after the next time, and the special game progress status will go to the next step or later. However, when the "small hit symbol 2" is applied in the lottery with the second special symbol, the special winning opening 30b is opened twice, so the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the "special game management status" again. Set to "04H". As a result, a series of processing in this module is executed again.

Step S3512: Further, the main control CPU72 sets the accessory device closing command. This command is for notifying the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) that the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is closed. The command set here is transmitted to the performance control device 124 in the performance control output process (step S214 in FIG. 27).

Step S3514: The main control CPU72 sets "non-operation (OFF)" as the control signal of the special winning opening solenoid 90 based on the value of the special winning opening solenoid OFF flag set in the flag setting area of the RAM76. As a result, the excitation of the special winning opening solenoid 90 is stopped, and the special winning opening 30b is closed.

When the above procedure is executed, the main control CPU72 returns to the program address of the remaining ball error command setting process (step S7000). Further, as described above, since the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "05H" thereafter, this module will not be called for the time being (until the next special symbol change).

[Handling device closing process for small hits]
Next, FIG. 37 is a flow chart showing a procedure example of a small hit accessory device closing process (step S4000 in FIG. 31). As described above, the small hit accessory device closing process is executed when the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "05H". Hereinafter, description will be given along with an example of the procedure.

Step S4002: First, the main control CPU72 executes a switch input event process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 mainly checks the detection signal from the discharge detection switch 900 and adds the value of the discharge ball number counter. The value of the discharge ball number counter is stored in the count number area of the RAM 76, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 confirms the presence or absence of the passage detection signal from the specific area switch 701 in this processing. When the passage detection signal is input within the valid time of the specific area switch 701 (for example, when the specific area passage flag is ON), the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the big hit flag (01H).

When the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set, the main control CPU72 also sets the value of the big hit type status. Specifically, when a passage detection signal is input from the specific area switch 701 (for example, when the specific area passage flag is ON), the jackpot type status is set to “01H (value indicating that 10 rounds of jackpots)”. set. Further, when the value of the jackpot type status is set, the main control CPU72 generates a jackpot type command (for example, a command corresponding to 10 round jackpot) that reflects the value. The jackpot type command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 27). In response to this, the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) can control the execution of the effect at the time of a big hit.

By performing such a process, the main control CPU72, when the game ball passes through the specific area (special area) during the execution of the small hit game (special game), it is compared with the small hit game (predetermined game state). Then, it is possible to shift to a big hit game state (advantageous game state) to which advantageous conditions are applied (advantageous game state transition means).

Step S4014: The main control CPU72 executes the remaining ball discharge check process. In this processing, the main control CPU72 compares the value of the winning ball number counter and the value of the discharged ball number counter described above. The value of the discharge ball number counter includes the total number of game balls detected by the discharge detection switch 900, and the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 701. Further, in the case where the discharge detection switch 900 is arranged downstream of the specific area switch 701, the value of the discharge ball number counter does not include the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 701. (The same applies to the remaining ball discharge check process described below).

Step S4016: Then, the main control CPU72 determines whether or not the discharge of the effective ball is completed based on the comparison result. That is, if the value of the discharged ball number counter is smaller than the value of the prize ball number counter, the main control CPU 72 determines that the discharge of the effective balls has not been completed (No). In this case, the main control CPU72 ends this module and returns to the special game management processing. On the other hand, if the value of the number of discharged balls counter is not smaller than the value of the number of winning balls counter (when they match each other), the main control CPU72 determines that the discharge of effective balls is completed (Yes), and the next step Proceeds to S4028.

Step S4028: Here, the main control CPU72 sets the value of the "special game management status" to "06H". As a result, the accessory game is temporarily terminated on the condition that the number of regular winning balls and the number of discharged balls match (step S4016: Yes).

Step S4030: Further, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the value (01H) of the big hit flag is set. In particular, if the value of the big hit flag is not set (No), the main control CPU72 returns to the special game management processing. On the other hand, when the value of the big hit flag is set (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes step S4032.

Step S4032: In this case, the main control CPU72 sets a big hit state designation command. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management process.

[Handling device operation end processing during small hits]
Next, FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of a process for ending the operation of the accessory device during a small hit (step S4500 in FIG. 31). As described above, the small hit bonus device device operation end processing is executed when the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "06H". Hereinafter, description will be given along with an example of the procedure.

Step S4502: The main control CPU72 executes the ending time timer countdown processing. In this process, the main control CPU72 sets an initial value to the ending time timer, and then counts down the timer (every time this module is called) with the lapse of time. Further, on the display unit of the effect display device 42, the ending effect for ending the game flow in the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is performed by using the “ending time”.

Step S4504: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the ending time has ended. Specifically, if the value of the ending time timer is not yet 0, the main control CPU72 determines that the ending time has not ended (No). In this case, the main control CPU72 ends this module and returns to the special game management processing.

After that, when the value of the ending time timer becomes 0 with the passage of time, the main control CPU72 determines that the ending time has ended (Yes), and executes step S4506 and subsequent steps.

Step S4506: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the value (01H) of the above big hit state designation command is set. In particular, when the value of the big hit state designation command is not set (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S4512. On the other hand, if the value of the big hit state designation command is set (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S4508.

Step S4508: In this case, the main control CPU72 sets a big hit state transition command.

If the value of the big hit state designation command is not set (step S4506: No), or if the value of the big hit state designation command is set (step S4506: Yes), when the step S4508 is executed, the main control CPU 72 executes the step. S4512 is executed.

Step S4512: Here, the main control CPU72 sets an ending time end command. This ending time end command is to notify the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) that the game flow in the movable ball winning combination device device 30 at the time of a small hit has ended. The ending time end command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 27).

Step S4514: Then, the main control CPU72 sets the value of the "special game management status" based on the value of the big hit state transition command. That is, here, the result differs depending on whether or not the value (01H) of the big hit state transition command is set. Specifically, when the big hit state transition command is set in the previous step S4508, the main control CPU72 sets (updates) the value of the "special game management status" to "07H". In this case, in the special game management process as described above, the big hit time accessory device operation start process (step S5000 in FIG. 31) is executed.

On the other hand, when step S4508 is not executed (the big hit state shift command is not set), the main control CPU72 returns the value of the "special game management status" to "00H". In this case, in the subsequent special game management process, the big hit bonus device device operation starting process (step S5000 in FIG. 31) is not selected, and the special symbol variation start waiting process (step S1500 in FIG. 31) is executed. become. In any case, when the above procedure is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management processing.

[Handle device operation start processing during big hit]
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of a big hit accessory device operation starting process (step S5000 in FIG. 31). Hereinafter, the processing when the big hit state transition command is set (when the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “07H”) will be described.

Step S5002: First, the main control CPU72 executes a big hit start waiting time timer countdown process. In this processing, the main control CPU 72 sets an initial value in the jackpot start waiting time timer, and then counts down the timer (every time this module is called) with the lapse of time. The initial value of the big hit start waiting time timer is set as a waiting time (for example, about several seconds) from the end of the operation of the movable ball winning accessory device 30 during the small hit until the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is again operated. .. In addition, in the display unit of the effect display device 42, for example, a pre-start effect of a big hit game is performed by using this "big hit start waiting time".

Step S5004: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the big hit start waiting time has elapsed. That is, if the value of the jackpot start waiting time timer is not yet 0, the main control CPU72 determines that the jackpot start waiting time has not elapsed (No). In this case, the main control CPU72 ends this module and returns to the special game management processing.

After this, when the value of the big hit start waiting time timer becomes 0 with the passage of time, the main control CPU72 determines that the big hit start waiting time has passed (Yes), and executes step S5006 and subsequent steps.

Step S5006: In this case, the main control CPU72 sets the number of execution rounds. In the present embodiment, the set number of execution rounds (the number of continuous operations) is one of “10 rounds”. Regarding the number of execution rounds to be set, the number of execution rounds can be set by checking the jackpot type status. However, as described above, the first opening (movement of a small hit) of the movable ball winning accessory device 30 corresponds to the first round. Therefore, here, the remaining “9 rounds” are set as the number of execution rounds. The number of execution rounds set here is stored in the buffer area of the RAM 76 as a corresponding value on the program.

Step S5008: Next, the main control CPU72 sets a big hit time open timer. The value of the timer set here is an opening time for each time the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is operated. In this embodiment, the total open time for one round (for example, about 29.0 seconds) is set as the value of the big hit open timer. With such an opening time, a sufficient number (for example, about 9) of game balls can be won in the special winning opening during that time.

Step S5010: Then, the main control CPU72 sets a big hit time interval timer (special winning opening closing time timer). The value of the timer set here becomes the waiting time between the rounds during the big hit or the waiting time at the end of the final round. The value of the timer is set to about 2 to 3 seconds, for example.

Step S5012: Then, the main control CPU72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "08H", and returns to the special game management process.

[Handle device opening process during big hit]
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the jackpot device opening process (step S5500 in FIG. 31). When the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "08H" in the previous big hit time accessory device operation starting process (step S5012 in FIG. 39), the big hit time bonus device device opening process is executed thereafter. .. This processing is mainly for controlling the opening/closing operation of the movable ball winning accessory device 30 as an operation during a big hit game (special game). Hereinafter, description will be given along with an example of the procedure.

Step S5502: The main control CPU72 opens the special winning opening 30b. Specifically, the drive signal applied to the special winning opening solenoid 90 is output. As a result, the movable ball winning accessory device 30 operates and shifts from the closed state to the open state.

Step S5504: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a release timer countdown process. In this process, a countdown of the release timer set in the previous jackpot device operation start process (step S5008 in FIG. 39) is executed.

Step S5506: Subsequently, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the opening time has expired. Specifically, it is confirmed whether the value of the open timer after the countdown process is 0 or less, and if the value of the open timer is not 0 or less (No), the main control CPU72 then proceeds to step S5508. To execute.

Step S5508: The main control CPU72 executes a winning ball number counting process. In this process, the number of game balls that have won the movable ball winning combination device 30 (the large winning opening 30b being opened) within the opening time is counted. Specifically, the main control CPU72 increments the value of the count number based on the winning detection signal input from the count switch 84 within the opening time.

Step S5510: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the current count number is less than a predetermined number (9). This predetermined number defines the upper limit of the number of winning balls (upper limit of the number of prize balls) allowed per opening (one round during a big hit, one time during a small hit) as described above. If the count number has not yet reached the predetermined number (Yes), the main control CPU72 returns to the special game management process. Then, when the special game management process is executed next time, since the jump destination is set to the big hit bonus device device opening process at the present stage, the main control CPU72 repeatedly executes the procedure of steps S5502 to S5510.

When it is determined in step S5506 that the opening time has ended (Yes), or when it is confirmed in step S5510 that the count number has reached the predetermined number (No), the main control CPU72 next executes step S5512.

Step S5512: The main control CPU72 closes the special winning opening 30b. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the special winning opening solenoid 90 is stopped. As a result, the movable ball winning accessory device 30 returns from the open state to the closed state.

Step S5514: Next, the main control CPU72 executes an interval standby process. In this process, the main control CPU72 executes the countdown of the interval timer set in the above-mentioned big hit prize device operation starting process (step S5010 in FIG. 39). When the value of the interval timer becomes 0 or less, the main control CPU72 then proceeds to step S5518. Although not specifically shown here, the main control CPU 72 starts from step S5514 for each interrupt until the interval time elapses (until the interval timer value becomes 0), which is a special game management process as a calling source. Return to the end address of. Then, when the big hit time accessory device opening process is executed in the next call, step S5514 is directly executed instead of starting from step S5502.

Step S5518: The main control CPU72 increments the value of the opening number counter. The value of the opening counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example.

Step S5520: The main control CPU72 confirms 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 because it corresponds to the opening pattern of "opening the movable ball winning accessory device 30 a plurality of times in one round during a big hit". Is. In the present embodiment, since the open pattern that opens 18 times in one round is adopted, the “number of times set in the current round” is set to 18 times in each round. Then, when the value of the number-of-releases counter after increment reaches the set number (for example, "18") (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S5522.

If the counter value has not reached the set number at the end of one opening (step S5520: NO), the main control CPU72 returns to the special game management process, and at the present stage, the jump destination is a jackpot time accessory device. Since the operation start process is set, the above steps S5502 to S5520 are repeatedly executed. As a result, in step S5518, the increment of the opening number counter proceeds, and when the counter value reaches the set number (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S5522.

Step S5522: Here, the main control CPU72 sets the value of the special game management status to "09H", and returns to the special game management process. Therefore, when the main control CPU72 next executes the special game management process, the next big hit time accessory device closing valid process (step S5550 in FIG. 31) is selected as the jump destination.

Although not shown in the drawing, the effective jackpot device device closing effective processing as described above is executed to adjust the time required to open and close the movable ball winning device device 30. In this process, the main control CPU72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "0AH" and returns to the special game management process. Then, when the main control CPU72 next executes the special game management process, the next big hit time accessory device closing process (step S6000 in FIG. 31) is selected as the jump destination.

[Handling equipment device closing process at the time of a big hit]
FIG. 41 is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure of a process for closing a bonus device device during a big hit. This big hit accessory device closing processing is to prepare the internal state before the next operation after the effective closing time of the movable ball winning accessory device 30 elapses as described above. The details will be described below.

Step S6002: First, the main control CPU72 executes a special winning opening closing time timer countdown processing. In this process, the main control CPU72 executes the countdown of the big hit time interval timer (big winning opening closing time timer) set in the big hit time accessory device operation start process (step S5010 in FIG. 39).

Step S6004: Subsequently, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the closing time (interval time) has ended. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big hit time interval timer after the countdown process is 0 or less, and if the value of the timer has not become 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 determines the big hit here. The hour accessory device closing process is ended, and the process returns to the special game management process. Then, when the special game management process is executed next time, since the special game management status is set to "0AH" at the present stage, the main control CPU72 selects the big hit auditor device device closing process, and the above step S6002 and The procedure of step S6004 is repeatedly executed. Then, when determining that the closing time has ended in step S6004 (Yes), the main control CPU72 next executes step S6006.

Step S6006: The main control CPU72 increments the value of the round number counter. The value of the round number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example.

Step S6008: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the value of the incremented round number counter has reached the set execution round number. Note that the number of execution rounds is set in the previous big hit accessory device operation start process (step S5006 in FIG. 39). At this time, if the value of the round number counter has not reached the number of executed rounds yet (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S6014.

[Before the final round]
Step S6014: In this case, the main control CPU72 sets the round number command based on the current value of the round number counter. The round number command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 27). The effect control device 124 can recognize the current number of rounds based on the received round number command, and reflect the result in the effect control during the big hit.

Step S6016: Then, the main control CPU72 changes the value of the special game management status from "0AH" and sets it to "08H". As a result, when the main control CPU72 next executes the special game management process, the main control CPU72 again selects the big hit bonus device device open process (FIG. 41), and the movable ball input device device 30 in the next round is selected. The opening operation will be executed.

Step S6018: Further, the main control CPU72 resets the winning ball number counter counted in this round. As a result, when the jackpot role device opening process (FIG. 41) is executed again, the number of winning balls in the next round is counted from zero.

[At the end of the final round]
After that, when it is confirmed in step S6008 that the value of the round number counter has reached the set number of execution rounds (step S6008: Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S6010.

Step S6010: In this case, the main control CPU72 resets the round number counter used in the big hit this time.

Step S6012: Then, the main control CPU72 updates and sets the value of the special game management status from "0AH" to "0BH".
Step S6018: Further, the main control CPU72 resets the winning ball number counter counted in the final round.

When the above procedure is executed at the end of the final round, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management process. As a result, when the main control CPU72 next executes the special game management process, the big hit time accessory device operation end process (step S6500 in FIG. 31) is selected next as the jump destination.

[Handle device operation end processing during big hit]
FIG. 42 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the process for ending the operation of the accessory device during a big hit. This big hit time accessory device operation end process is for confirming the passage of the big hit ending time, and for adjusting the internal state (special symbol state) after the big hit game. The details will be described below.

Step S6502: First, the main control CPU72 executes a switch input event process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 mainly checks the detection signal from the discharge detection switch 900 and adds the value of the discharge ball number counter. The value of the discharge ball number counter is stored in the count number area of the RAM 76, for example.

Step S6504: The main control CPU72 executes the remaining ball discharge check process (ball number determination means). In this processing, the main control CPU72 compares the value of the winning ball number counter and the value of the discharged ball number counter described above.

Step S6506: Then, the main control CPU72 determines whether or not the discharge of the effective ball is completed based on the comparison result. That is, if the value of the discharged ball number counter is smaller than the value of the prize ball number counter, the main control CPU 72 determines that the discharge of the effective balls has not been completed (No). In this case, the main control CPU72 next executes step S6524. On the other hand, if the value of the number of discharged balls counter is not smaller than the value of the number of winning balls counter (if they match each other), the main control CPU72 determines that the discharge of effective balls is completed (Yes), and step S6508 is executed. Run.

Step S6508: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the major role end command has been set. The determination of whether or not the major role ending command has been set can be realized by the major role ending command set flag which is set to ON when the major role ending command is set.
As a result, when it is confirmed that the major role end command has been set (Yes), the main control CPU72 skips the following steps S6510 to S6514, and executes step S6516. On the other hand, when confirming that the major role end command has not been set (No), the main control CPU72 executes step S6510.

Step S6510: The main control CPU72 executes a big hit ending time timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU72 executes the countdown of the big hit ending time timer which is preset as "big hit ending time (ending effect time)". Specifically, if this module is called for the first time, the main control CPU 72 sets an initial value to the value of the jackpot ending time timer here, and if it is called after the first time, the main control CPU 72 has already set it. Decrease the jackpot ending time timer value. Using the "big hit ending time" at this time, the ending effect of the big hit game is executed in the display unit of the effect display device 42.

Step S6512: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the big hit ending time has elapsed. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the jackpot ending time timer after the countdown process is 0 or less. If the timer value has not become 0 or less (No), the main control CPU72 returns to the special game management process (FIG. 31) here. Then, when the special game management process is executed next time, since the special game management status is set to "0BH" at this stage, the main control CPU72 selects the big hit bonus device device operation end process, and the above step S6510. And the procedure of step S6512 is repeatedly executed. When it is determined in step S6512 that the big hit ending time has elapsed (Yes), the main control CPU72 then executes step S6514.

Step S6514: The main control CPU72 sets a major role end command (special game end information notifying means). This command is for notifying the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) that the big hit ending time has elapsed. The command set here is transmitted to the performance control device 124 in the performance control output process (step S214 in FIG. 27). In addition, when setting the major role end command, the main control CPU72 sets the major role end command set flag to ON. The major role end command set flag is set to OFF when returning to the normal game.

Step S6515a: The main control CPU72 executes a time reduction state management process. In this processing, the main control CPU72 executes control relating to the time reduction state. The details of the process will be described later.
Step S6515b: The main control CPU72 executes a limiter management process. In this processing, the main control CPU72 executes control related to the limiter. The details of the process will be described later.

Step S6515c: The main control CPU72 generates a state designation command. Specifically, the big hit flag is reset when the big role ends. If the time reduction function operation flag is not set, a state designation command representing "normal" is generated as the game state, and if the time reduction function operation flag is set, "time reduction" is set as the game state. Generates a state specification command that represents. These state designation commands are transmitted to the performance control device 124 in the performance control output processing.

Step S6516: The main control CPU72 executes a customer waiting timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU72 executes the countdown of the customer waiting timer which is set in advance as "customer waiting time (time from setting the major character end command to executing the customer waiting effect; for example, about 5 seconds)". To do. Specifically, if this module is called for the first time, the main control CPU 72 sets an initial value to the value of the customer waiting timer here, and if it is called after the first time, the main control CPU 72 sets the set customer. Decrement the value of the wait timer.

Step S6518: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the customer waiting time has elapsed. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the customer waiting timer after the countdown process is 0 or less. If the value of the timer has not become 0 or less (No), the main control CPU72 returns to the special game management process here. Then, when the special game management process is executed next time, since the special game management status is set to "0BH" at this stage, the main control CPU72 selects the big hit auditor device device operation end process, and the above step S6516. And the procedure of step S6518 is repeatedly executed. Then, when determining that the customer waiting time has elapsed in step S6518 (Yes), the main control CPU72 next executes step S6520.

Step S6520: Next, the main control CPU72 sets a customer waiting designation command. This command is for notifying the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) that a certain period of time has elapsed since the setting of the major role ending command. The command set here is transmitted to the performance control device 124 in the performance control output process (step S214 in FIG. 27).

Step S6522: Then, the main control CPU72 initializes the value of the special game management status to "00H". As a result, the progress status of the game corresponding to the special symbol is transited to the "waiting for fluctuation" state (a state satisfying the starting condition). Therefore, by transitioning to this state, it is possible to add a working memory triggered by a new winning to each starting winning opening and change (start) the special symbol.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S6506 that the discharge of effective balls has not been completed (No), the main control CPU72 executes the following process.

Step S6524: The main control CPU72 executes the discharge timer countdown process. In this processing, the main control CPU 72 sets the discharge time in advance as "discharge time (maximum time for checking whether the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged match; for example, about 1 minute)" Perform timer countdown. Specifically, if this module is called for the first time, the main control CPU 72 sets an initial value to the value of the discharge timer here, and if it is called after the first time, the main control CPU 72 sets the discharge timer that has been set. Decrement the value of.

Step S6526: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the discharge time has elapsed. Specifically, it is confirmed whether the value of the discharge timer after the countdown process is 0 or less. If the value of the timer has not become 0 or less (No), the main control CPU72 returns to the special game management process here. Then, when the special game management process is executed next time, since the special game management status is set to "0BH" at the present stage, the main control CPU72 selects the big hit auditor device device operation ending process, and the above step S6524. And the procedure of step S6526 is repeatedly executed. Then, if it is determined in step S6526 that the discharging time has elapsed (Yes), the main control CPU72 next executes step S6528. During the countdown of the discharge timer, if it is determined in step S6506 that the discharge of the effective ball is completed (step S6506: Yes), the control process exits this loop, and thus step S6528 is executed. Not executed

Step S6528: The main control CPU72 sets a discharge ball shortage error state command (non-end information notifying means). This command is for notifying the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) that the discharge of effective balls has not been completed within a certain period of time. The command set here is transmitted to the performance control device 124 in the performance control output process (step S214 in FIG. 27).

After finishing the procedure of step S6522 or step S6528, the main control CPU72 returns to the special game management processing (FIG. 31), and executes the remaining ball error command setting processing (step S7000) and the solenoid control processing (step S7500), It returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 27). As a result, in the subsequent special game management process, the special symbol variation start waiting process (step S1500 in FIG. 31) will be selected.

[Time reduction status management processing]
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the time reduction state management processing. Hereinafter, each procedure will be described.

Step S6540: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the winning symbol of this time is a winning symbol which is shifted to the time shortened state. In the present embodiment, the winning symbols to be shifted to the time shortening state are "small hit symbol 1" and "small hit symbol 2". In addition, "Small hit symbol 1" is divided into "Small hit symbol 1a" and "Small hit symbol 1b", and "Small hit symbol 1a" is set as a winning symbol to shift to a time shortened state, and "Small hit symbol 1b" is set to It may be a winning symbol that does not shift to the shortened state.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the winning symbol of this time is the winning symbol to be shifted to the time shortened state, the main control CPU72 executes step S6542. On the other hand, if it is not possible to confirm that the winning symbol of this time is the winning symbol to be shifted to the time shortening state, the main control CPU72 returns to the jackpot time accessory device operation end process (FIG. 42).

Step S6542: The main control CPU72 executes the process of setting the number of times saved. The value of the time saving number to be set is as described in FIGS. 34 and 35. The value of the set time saving number is stored in the time saving count area of the RAM 76 as the number of times cut counter value related to the time saving state. The time saving number set here is the upper limit number of times that the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the time shortening state can be changed. Further, in this process, the main control CPU72 sets the time reduction function operation flag as the game state flag in the flag area of the RAM76 to ON (01H) (time reduction state transition means, time reduction function operation means).

Then, when the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 72 shifts the gaming state to the time shortening state based on the game state flag (time shortening function operation flag) (time shortening state shifting means). In the "time reduction state", the time reduction function is activated, and the winning probability of the operation lottery for normal symbols is set from the normal probability (low probability: 1/60,000) to the high probability (for example, approximately 1:1), and , The variation time of the normal symbol is shortened and the opening time of the variable start winning device 28 is extended, and the number of times of opening is increased (so-called electric chow support is performed).
A gaming machine including elements of a so-called two-class gaming machine (for example, a one-class two-class mixing machine or a two-class gaming machine, that is, a big hit game is executed by a game ball passing through a specific area during a small hit game. Gaming machine), it is possible not to shift the winning probability of the operation lottery of the normal symbol to the high probability state. In this case, the winning probability of the operation lottery of the normal symbol is a constant probability (for example, about a one-third) regardless of whether or not the time shortening function is operated, and the easy-to-win prize is achieved by the opening pattern of the variable start winning device 28. The difficulty can be adjusted.

[Limiter management processing]
FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of limiter management processing. Hereinafter, each procedure will be described.

Step S6600: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the present winning is the winning in the non-time shortened state. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 can confirm the internal state at the time of winning by storing the internal state at the time of winning in the RAM 76.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the present winning is the winning in the non-time shortened state, the main control CPU72 executes step S6602. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the present winning is the winning in the non-time shortened state, the main control CPU72 executes step S6604.

Step S6602: The main control CPU72 executes a process of resetting the limiter count (setting 0). Here, the number of limiters indicates the number of consecutive times that special games (big hit games) can be continuously executed. In the present embodiment, a game specification is adopted in which a big hit game of 4 times (= 1 time per initial time + 3 times during time saving) is used as one set, and the initial value of the limiter count value is "0". The value of the limiter number takes any one of “0”, “1”, “2” and “3”.
When this processing is finished, the main control CPU72 returns to the jackpot device operation termination processing (FIG. 42).

Step S6604: The main control CPU72 executes a process of adding (+1) the number of limiters.

Step S6606: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the value of "limiter count" and the specified value (upper limit value; for example, "3") match.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the value of the “limiter count” and the specified value match (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes step S6608. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the value of the “limiter count” and the specified value match, the main control CPU72 returns to the jackpot device operation ending process (FIG. 42).

Step S6608: the main control CPU72 executes the transition processing to the non-time shortened state.
In this process, the main control CPU72 executes a specified value arrival process for limiting the transition to the time shortened state (specified value arrival process execution means). Specifically, the main control CPU72 executes a process of setting the number of time reductions to 0 even if the number of time reductions is set, or a process of setting the time reduction function operation flag to OFF. As a result, when the limiter is reached, the non-time reduction state is forcibly entered.

Then, when the above processing is completed, the main control CPU72 returns to the big hit time accessory device operation end processing (FIG. 42).

[Solenoid control processing]
FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the solenoid control process. This solenoid control processing is executed at every interruption regardless of the value of the "special game management status" as described above. Hereinafter, description will be given along with an example of the procedure.

Step S7502: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the current value of the "special game management status" is any one of "07H" to "0BH". Here, the value of the "special game management status" is set to any of "07H" to "0BH" in the state where the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is operating during a big hit on the game flow. ..

As a result, when it is confirmed that the value of the "special game management status" is any of "07H" to "0BH", the main control CPU72 executes step S7504. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the value of the "special game management status" is neither "07H" to "0BH", the main control CPU72 executes step S7506.

Step S7504: The main control CPU72 actuates the ascending device guideway solenoid 95. As a result, during the big hit game, the game ball is discharged to the lifting device 610 without being guided.

Step S7506: The main control CPU 72 deactivates (OFF) the lifting device guide path solenoid 95. As a result, the game ball is guided to the lifting device 610 except during the big hit game.

[Motor management processing]
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the motor management process (step S209 in FIG. 27) executed in the interrupt management process. Hereinafter, description will be given along with an example of the procedure.

Step S2800: First, the main control CPU72 executes an origin monitoring process. In this processing, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not it is necessary to monitor the origin positions of the various motors (the distribution motor 213, the main body motor 402, and the conveyor motor 214), and if necessary, The detection signal from the origin detection mechanism is acquired.

Step S2802: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the power-on operation of each motor has been completed. At this time, immediately after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, and if the operation of turning on the power of various motors is not completed yet (No), the main control CPU72 executes step S2804.

Step S2804: In this case, the main control CPU72 executes power-on operation processing. Thereby, for example, the various motors (the distribution motor 213, the main body motor 402, and the conveyor motor 214) start rotating in a constant direction at a constant speed. Then, the main body motor 402 stops at the origin position after executing a predetermined power-on operation pattern. The distribution body motor 213 and the conveyor motor 214 operate based on a fixed operation pattern from when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on (other than when there is a power failure such as power off) to when the power is cut off. After that, when the power-on operation is completed, it is determined in step S2802 that the operation is completed (Yes), and therefore step S2804 is skipped thereafter.

Step S2806: The main control CPU72 monitors whether or not the value of the "special game management status" is "04H" in preparation for the operation at the time of the small hit of the movable ball winning combination device 30. If the value of the "special game management status" is other than "04H", the main control CPU72 skips step S2808. On the other hand, if the value of the "special game management status" is "04H", the main control CPU72 executes step S2808 on the assumption that the operation trigger at the time of the small hit of the movable ball winning combination device apparatus 30 has occurred.

Step S2808: the main control CPU72 executes a small hit motor management process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 controls the driving state of the main body motor 402 during a small hit, for example. Specifically, the main control CPU72, at a constant speed and at a constant time after the movable ball winning accessory device 30 starts operating (after the stop time of the special symbol at the time of a small hit ends). The main body motor 402 is moved according to an operation pattern for operating the main body motor 402 (for example, an operation pattern of the main body motor shown in FIG. 23C). As a result, a normal distribution operation by the main body motor 402 can be realized.

Step S2810: The main control CPU72 monitors whether or not the value of the "special game management status" is "07H" to "0BH" in preparation for the big hit operation of the movable ball winning combination device 30. If the value of the "special game management status" is other than "07H" to "0BH", the main control CPU72 skips step S2812. On the other hand, if the value of the “special game management status” is within the range of “07H” to “0BH”, it is determined that the operation timing at the time of the big hit of the movable ball winning accessory device 30 has occurred, and the main control CPU72 is step S2812. To execute.

Step S2812: The main control CPU72 executes a big hit motor management process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 controls the drive state of the main body motor 402 during, for example, a big hit. Specifically, the main control CPU72 controls the main body motor 402 according to an operation pattern that operates the main body motor 402 during a big hit game at a constant speed and at a constant time. Thereby, during the big hit game, the main body motor 402 continues to rotate, and the tower main body 400 can be continuously rotated. The operation of the main body motor 402 may be stopped during the big hit game.
When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 27).

[Display output management process]
FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the display output management process (step S212 in FIG. 27) executed in the interrupt management process. The display output management process includes a special symbol display setting process (step S1200), a normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), a state display setting process (step S1220), an operation memory display setting process (step S1230), and a continuous operation number display setting. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S1240).

In the special symbol display setting process (step S1200), the normal symbol display setting process (step S1210) and the operation memory display setting process (step S1230), as described above, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35. , A process of generating and outputting a drive signal to be applied to each LED of the normal symbol display device 33 and the normal symbol working memory lamp 33a is executed.

In the state display setting process (step S1220) and the continuous operation number display setting process (step S1240), a process of generating and outputting a drive signal to be applied to each LED of the game state display device 38 is executed.

Among these, in the status display setting process, the main control CPU72 controls the lighting of the time saving status display lamp 38e according to the value of the time saving function operation flag. For example, when the value (01H) is set in the time reduction function operation flag, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the LEDs corresponding to the time saving state display lamp 38e and the firing position designation display lamp 38f.

On the other hand, in the continuous operation number display setting process, the main control CPU72 controls the turning on of the big hit type display lamp 38a during the big hit game. In the present embodiment, since there is only "10 round jackpot game", the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38a representing "10 round (10R)".

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the progress status of the special symbol game is changed with the execution of the control process by the main control CPU 72. Furthermore, in the special symbol game, the progress situation greatly branches to a big hit game or a normal game depending on the result of the distribution operation of the game balls in the movable ball game device 30.

For this reason, in the present embodiment, an effect is mainly produced using the effect display device 42 according to the actual progress status of the game, and the player is informed of the transition of the progress status in an easy-to-understand manner. Hereinafter, the effect using the effect display device 42 will be described with an example.

[Example of production]
The production display device 42 can display various productions by three (3-digit) 7-segment LEDs (with dots) (production execution means). Of the three 7-segment LEDs, two 7-segment LEDs are arranged in the left area of the effect display device 42, and the remaining one 7-segment LED is arranged in the right area of the effect display device 42.

[Small hit production]
FIG. 48 is a diagram showing an example of an effect executed when “small hit symbol 1” is applied. In addition, FIG. 49 and FIG. 50 are continuous diagrams showing an example of the effect executed when the “small hit symbol 2” is applied.
In the present embodiment, since the big winning hole 30b of the movable ball winning a prize device device 30 is opened upon the occasion of the small hit in the special symbol lottery, the game ball is opened when the big winning hole 30b is opened. The following effects are executed in order to encourage the big winning opening 30b to win.

[Before production start]
48(A): At the stage when the game is started in the pachinko machine 1, such an effect is not performed on the effect display device 42. However, if the game has not been executed for a certain period of time, a demonstration effect (not shown) can be executed based on the customer waiting designation command. Then, the player operates the grip unit 16 to launch a game ball into the game area.

[Entering into the left starting prize hole]
In FIG. 48(B): When the game ball enters the left starting winning opening 26, the first special symbol starts changing. The variation time of the first special symbol is set to an extremely short time (for example, about 0.5 seconds). Also, since the small hit probability of the first special symbol lottery is about one-one, when the first special symbol starts to change, the first special symbol immediately stops due to the mode corresponding to "small hit symbol 1" Is displayed. And the movable special winning a prize device device 30 operates only once triggered by the fact that the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the “small hit symbol 1”, and the special winning opening 30b is opened once. Then, on the effect display device 42, an effect for teaching the one-time opening (for example, an effect for displaying character information of "1") is executed.

[End of operation of the movable ball input device]
(C) in FIG. 48: When the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is opened for a predetermined opening time (for example, 0.425 seconds) when the small hit symbol 1 is applied, the movable ball winning accessory device 30 has a big winning opening. The operation is terminated by closing 30b.

[Before production start]
49(A): It is assumed that the player operates the grip unit 16 and hits the game ball to the right. Such a situation occurs mainly when a game is executed in a time shortened state. Then, when the game ball passes through the starting gate 20, the normal symbol starts changing, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning mode, the variable start winning device 28 is opened.

[Entering into the right starting prize hole]
In FIG. 49 (B): When the game ball enters the right starting winning opening 28b, the second special symbol starts changing. The variation time of the second special symbol is also set to an extremely short time (for example, about 0.5 seconds). Also, since the small hit probability of the second special symbol lottery is about one-half, when the second special symbol starts to change, the second special symbol immediately stops due to the mode corresponding to the "small hit symbol 2". Is displayed. Then, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the “small hit symbol 2”, the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is actuated twice, and the special winning opening 30b is opened twice. Then, in the effect display device 42, "2" is displayed in order to teach the double opening.

[End of the first operation of the movable ball-pointing accessory device]
In FIG. 49(C): When the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is opened for a prescribed opening time (for example, 0.8 seconds), the movable ball winning accessory device 30 closes the special winning opening 30b to perform the first operation. finish.

[Starting the second operation of the movable ball input device]
In FIG. 50(D): When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the “small hit symbol 2”, the movable ball winning combination device device 30 is opened twice. When the first operation ends and the interval time between the first operation and the second operation elapses, the movable ball winning accessory device 30 starts to operate again, and the large winning prize is given. Open mouth 30b. Here, similarly, in the effect display device 42, the display of “2” is continued in order to teach the opening twice.

[End of the second operation of the movable ball input device]
In FIG. 50(E): When the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is opened for a specified opening time (for example, 0.8 seconds), the movable ball winning accessory device 30 closes the special winning opening 30b and operates for the second time. finish.

[Direction at the time of entering the grand prize entrance]
FIG. 51 is a diagram showing an example of an effect executed when a game ball enters the special winning opening 30b opened during a small hit.

[Opening the big prize hole]
In FIG. 51(A): The special winning opening 30b of the movable ball winning combination device device 30 is opened when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the “small hit symbol 1”. And in the example of illustration, the game ball has entered the special winning opening 30b of the movable ball winning combination device 30.

[Game ball detection]
51(B): When a game ball enters the special winning opening 30b of the movable ball-accommodating object device 30, the game ball enters the inside of the movable ball-accepting object device 30, and the count switch 84 causes Passage is detected. When the passage of the game ball is detected by the count switch 84, the ball display effect is executed on the effect display device 42. The entry effect is, for example, an effect of moving a small circle up and down in the display area of the effect display device 42.

[Continuation of ball entry]
In FIG. 51(C): the game ball that has passed through the count switch 84 is then discharged through the specific area within the movable ball winning accessory device 30, or is discharged without passing through the specific area. Is distributed. The ball entry effect on the effect display device 42 is continued until the game ball is detected by the effect switch 800 or the discharge detection switch 900 next time.

[Direction when entering the chance area hole]
FIG. 52 is a diagram showing an example of an effect executed when a game ball enters the chance area hole.
The chance area hole 514 is a hole into which the game ball enters when the first sorting operation is successful, and when the game ball enters the chance area hole 514, the accessory game is continued. In this case, it is decided to execute the accessory game continuous effect.

[Arrived at the rotating stage]
52(A): In the illustrated example, the game ball has reached the rotary stage 510, and the game ball is riding on the guide groove 512 of the rotary stage 510. Here, the ball entry effect in which the small circle mark is moved up and down in the display area of the effect display device 42 is continued.

[Game ball detection with production switch]
52(B): Then, when the game ball enters the chance area hole 514 from the rotary stage 510 with luck, the game ball further enters the inside of the movable entrance role object device 30 through the opportunity area hole 514, and the chance occurs. The passage of the game ball is detected by the effect switch 800 located downstream of the area hole 514. When passage of the game ball is detected by the effect switch 800, the effect display continuation effect is executed on the effect display device 42. As the accessory game continuation effect, for example, an effect that emphasizes that the accessory game continues is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 42 (for example, an effect that displays the character go).

[Direction when passing through a specific area]
53 and 54 are diagrams showing an example of the effect executed when the game ball passes through various areas (specific area, special area, etc.).

[Special route]
53(A): As a result of the distribution operation in the route distribution unit 200, when the game ball passes through the special route guide path 210, the passage of the game ball is detected by the special route switch 902. In this case, on the effect display device 42, a special route transition effect indicating that the game ball has advanced to the special route (for example, an effect that displays the letters "SP" which is the initial of the special route) is executed.

[Passing out passage]
In FIG. 53(B): As a result of the distribution operation on the first observatory stage 620, when the game ball passes through the out passage and the discharge detection switch 900 detects the passage of the game ball, a stray effect is executed. .. The off effect is an effect that displays information corresponding to the off on the effect display device 42 (for example, an effect that displays “-(bar)”). It should be noted that such a stray effect is caused when the game ball enters the stray hole 516, or as a result of the sorting operation on the second observatory stage 630, the game ball passes through the out passage, and the discharge detection switch 900 plays the game. The same is performed when the passage of a sphere is detected.

[Passing through special area]
54(C): As a result of the sorting operation on the first observatory stage 620, the game ball passes through the special area, and when the special area switch 901 detects the passage of the game ball, the first view on the game. The operation of raising the game ball from the platform stage 620 to the second observatory stage 630 is executed. At this time, the effect display device 42 executes an ascending effect (for example, an effect that displays the character “UP” meaning an ascending) in accordance with the ascent of the game ball.

[Passing through a specific area]
In FIG. 54 (D): As a result of the sorting operation on the second observatory stage 630, the game ball passes through the specific area, and when the specific area switch 701 detects the passage of the game ball, a 10-round big hit in the game. The game is executed. At this time, in the effect display device 42, an effect during the big hit game (for example, an effect for displaying the character "10") is executed in accordance with the execution of the 10 round big hit game.

[Director during major role]
55 to 58 are continuous diagrams showing a big win effect during the big hit game in the case of "10 round big hit".

[At the start of 2nd round]
In FIG. 55(A): When the game ball passes through the specific area, a 10-round big hit game is started. Since the 10-round big hit game is started, the special winning opening 30b of the movable ball winning combination device 30 is open. The big hit game is started from the second round because the operation of the movable ball winning accessory device 30 in the small hit game corresponds to the first round.

When the second round of the big hit game is started, "2" indicating the current number of rounds is displayed in the display area on the left side of the effect display device 42. Further, in the illustrated example, since no game sphere has been counted yet, in the display area on the right side of the effect display device 42, "0" indicating the number of game spheres is displayed. ..

55 (B): During execution of the second round of the big hit game, a game ball enters the special winning opening 30b of the movable ball winning combination device 30. The entered game ball enters the inside of the movable ball winning accessory device 30, and the passage of the game ball is detected by the count switch 84. When the passage of the game ball is detected by the count switch 84, the effect display device 42 executes the update effect of the count number. Specifically, the display of "0" displayed in the display area on the right side of the effect display device 42 is changed to the display of "1". In addition, in the movable ball winning combination device 30, either the special winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times) or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls are entered. Continue one round until satisfied. And here, the movable ball winning accessory device 30 closes the special winning opening 30b.
Although not particularly shown, an effect of gradually turning on the various lamps 46 to 52, the board lamp 53 and the like may be executed in association with the effect of updating the number of game balls.

In FIG. 55(C): During execution of the second round of the big hit game, the game ball enters the special winning opening 30b of the movable ball winning combination object device 30 again. The entered game ball enters the inside of the movable ball winning accessory device 30, and the passage of the game ball is detected by the count switch 84. When the passage of the game ball is detected by the count switch 84, the effect display device 42 executes the update effect of the count number. Specifically, the display of "1" displayed in the display area on the right side of the effect display device 42 is changed to the display of "2".

In FIG. 56 (D): And during the second round of the big hit game, the ninth game ball enters the special winning opening 30b of the movable ball winning accessory device 30, and the entered game ball is It is detected by the count switch 84. When the passage of the game ball is detected by the count switch 84, the effect display device 42 executes the update effect of the count number. Specifically, the display displayed in the display area on the right side of the effect display device 42 is changed to "9". In this case, the movable ball winning accessory device 30 closes the movable piece 30a and ends the second round, assuming that the condition that the specified number (for example, 9) of game balls have been entered is satisfied.

[Closing the winning prize]
56(E): The special winning opening closing effect is executed when the second round is finished. The special winning opening closing effect is, for example, an effect of moving a small circle up and down in the display area of the effect display device 42.
In addition, in the case where an effect of gradually turning on the various lamps 46 to 52, the board lamp 53, and the like is executed in association with the update effect of the game ball count number, an effect of turning them off (update effect Also perform the effect of resetting).

[Continuing production of the prize winning opening]
56 (F): The special winning opening closing effect on the effect display device 42 is continued until the closing time of the special winning opening ends. In the illustrated example, the effect of moving the small circle up and down in the display area of the effect display device 42 is continued.

[3rd round]
In FIG. 57(G): When the closing time of the special winning opening of the second round ends, the third round of the 10-round big hit game is started. When the third round is started, the movable piece 30a of the movable ball winning accessory device 30 is opened and the special winning opening 30b is opened.

Then, when the third round of the big hit game is started, "3" indicating the current number of rounds is displayed in the display area on the left side of the effect display device 42. Further, in the example shown in the figure, in the third round of the big hit game, since no game balls have been counted yet, the display area on the right side of the effect display device 42 indicates the number of game balls counted. "0" is displayed.

[10th round]
In FIG. 57 (H): After that, the big hit game progresses smoothly, and the final tenth round has been made. In the illustrated example, the display area on the left side of the effect display device 42 displays "10" indicating the current number of rounds. In the illustrated example, eight game balls have already been counted in the final ten rounds, and "8" indicating the number of game balls is displayed in the display area on the right side of the effect display device 42. There is.

In FIG. 57 (I): Then, during the 10th round of the big hit game, the ninth game ball enters the special winning opening 30b of the movable ball winning accessory device 30, and the entered game ball is It is detected by the count switch 84. When the passage of the game ball is detected by the count switch 84, the effect display device 42 executes the update effect of the count number. Specifically, the display displayed in the display area on the right side of the effect display device 42 is changed from "8" to "9". In this case, the movable ball winning accessory device 30 closes the movable piece 30a and ends the tenth round, assuming that the condition that there is a specified number (for example, 9) of game balls has been entered.

[Closing the winning prize]
58(J): The special winning opening closing effect is executed when the tenth round is completed. The special winning opening closing effect is, for example, an effect of moving a small circle up and down in the display area of the effect display device 42. The 10th round special winning opening closing effect has the same content as the big winning opening closing effect executed after the end of the 2nd round.

[Continuing production of the prize winning opening]
In FIG. 58 (K): the special winning opening closing effect on the effect display device 42 is continued until the closing time of the special winning opening ends. In the illustrated example, the effect of moving the small circle up and down in the display area of the effect display device 42 is continued.

[Directing the end of a major role]
In FIG. 58 (L): When the special winning opening closing effect in the final round (10 rounds) of the jackpot game is finished, a certain time has elapsed (for example, 1.5 seconds have elapsed) after the special winning opening closing effect was started. Then, the major role end effect is executed. In the illustrated example, the English character "En" is displayed in the left display area of the effect display device 42, and the English character "d" is displayed in the right display area. As a result, the character "End" is completed, and it is possible to teach the player that the jackpot game is over. Then, at this point, the major role end effect is finished.

In addition, although not shown in the drawing, all the various lamps 46 to 52, the panel lamp 53, and the like are turned off or the LED built in the tower body 400 of the central accessory device 300 is turned on in the major role end effect. You may make it perform the effect which emphasizes that the big hit game is over.

Next, an example of a control method for specifically realizing the above effects will be described. The various effects described above are all controlled through the following control processing.

[Production control processing]
FIG. 59 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 in a timer interrupt process (interrupt management process) separately from, for example, a reset start (main) process (not shown). The production control CPU 126 causes a timer interrupt to occur at a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, a cycle of several milliseconds) during execution of the reset start processing, and executes the timer interrupt processing.

The production control process includes a command receiving process (step S400), a production control process when the movable ball inputting device device is not operating (step S403), a production management process when the movable ball inputting device device is operating (step S404), and a display output process ( This is a configuration including a subroutine group of step S405), lamp drive processing (step S406), sound drive processing (step S408), effect random number update processing (step S410), and other processing (step S412). Hereinafter, a basic flow of the effect control process will be described along with each process.

Step S400: In the command reception process, the effect control CPU 126 receives the effect command transmitted from the main control CPU72. Moreover, the effect control CPU 126 analyzes the received commands and stores them in the command buffer area of the RAM 130 by type. In addition, in the command for effect transmitted from the main control CPU 72, for example, a model designation command, a starting mouth winning sound control command, a lottery result command, a variation pattern command, a variation start command, a stop pattern command, a role device closing command, Big hit state designation command, big hit type command, big hit state transition command, round number command, big command end command, customer waiting designation command, special game management status command, illegal winning error command, remaining ball error command, discharge ball shortage error state command, There are area passing commands, status designation commands, and so on.

Step S403: In the production management process when the movable ball input device device is not operated, the production control CPU 126 controls the production in a state where the movable ball input device device 30 is not operating. Specifically, the production control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the customer waiting designation command is stored from the main control CPU 72. Then, when it is confirmed that the customer waiting designation command is stored, the effect control CPU 126 executes a demo selection process for selecting a demo effect pattern. The demonstration effect pattern defines the content of the effect indicating that the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called customer waiting state.

In addition, in this process, the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the internal state is the time reduction 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. When it is confirmed that the internal state is the time shortened state, the effect control CPU 126 executes the process of selecting the effect pattern corresponding to the time shortened state.

Step S404: In the production management process at the time of the movable ball winning device device operation, the production control CPU 126 produces the production after hitting the small hit in the special symbol lottery (corresponding to the "small hit symbol 1" or the "small hit symbol 2"). Control. The details of the specific processing will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

Step S405: In the display output process, the effect control CPU 126 instructs the effect drive control device 144 (drive control CPU 146) with basic control information (eg, effect pattern number) of effect contents. Thereby, the effect drive control device 144 (drive control CPU 146) controls the display operation by the effect display device 42 based on the instructed effect content.

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

Step S408: In the next acoustic drive process, the effect control CPU 126 instructs the acoustic drive circuit 134 to produce effect contents (for example, during the opening operation of the movable ball-accommodating role object device 30 and the distribution operation in the movable ball-accommodating role object device 30). , BGM during big hit production, voice data, etc.). As a result, the speaker 54, 55, 56 outputs a sound corresponding to the effect contents.

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 for effect selection when a plurality of effect contents are prepared.

Step S412: In other processing, for example, when there is a movable body for effect, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the IC for driving the movable body. Although not particularly shown, the movable body is operated by a drive source such as a solenoid or a stepping motor, and performs an effect in synchronization with the display of the image on the effect display device 42 or independently. Drive sources such as these solenoids and stepping motors can be connected to, for example, the panel decorative board 138 in FIG.

[Direction management processing when the movable ball-pointing accessory device is operating]
FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing an example of the configuration of the effect management process during the operation of the movable ball winning combination device. The effect management process during operation of the movable ball winning accessory device is, for example, execution selection process (step S500), effect selection process during small hit (step S502), effect selection process during in-game play (step S504), and area passing effect. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of the selection process (step S506) and the big hit production selection process (step S508). Hereinafter, a basic flow of the effect control process will be described along with 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 (one of steps S502 to S508). For example, the effect control CPU 126 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the movable ball winning agent device device effect production management process as the return address in the “jump table”. .. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress status of the process performed so far. For example, the production control CPU 126 selects the small hit production production selection process (step S502) as the first jump destination. On the other hand, if the small hit time production selection process has already been completed, the production control CPU 126 selects the in-game game production selection process (step S504) as the next jump destination until the in-game game production selection process. If completed, the area passing effect selection process (step S506) is selected as the next jump destination. The big hit time production selection process (step S508) is selected as a subsequent jump destination only when the main control CPU 72 selects the big hit time accessory device operation start process (step S5000 in FIG. 31). In this case, steps S502 to S506 are not executed.

Step S502: In the small hit production effect selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern (FIG. 48, FIG. 49, FIG. 50, etc.) for activating the movable ball winning accessory device 30. By executing such an effect, it is possible to prevent the player from aimlessly digesting the game, to reconfirm the sense of purpose, and to prevent a decrease in the willingness to play the game.

Step S504: In the game effect production selection process, the production control CPU 126 selects a production pattern corresponding to the above-described ball entry production ((B) (C) in FIG. 51, (A) in FIG. 52, etc.). Thereby, the flow of the game in the movable ball winning accessory device 30 can be appealed to the player.

Step S506: In the area passing effect selection process, the effect control CPU 126 performs an effect when the game ball passes through a specific area, a special area, an out passage, etc. ((B) in FIG. 52, FIG. 53, FIG. 54, etc.). ) Select the effect pattern. As a result, the game can be heaped up when passing through various areas.

Step S508: In the jackpot effect selection process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the effect contents during the big hit. For example, the effect control CPU 126 selects a special effect pattern (effect pattern of FIG. 55 to FIG. 58, etc.) during the big hit as the effect content to be displayed on the effect display device 42, and selects this effect effect control device 144 (drive control CPU 146). ). Further, when the effect control CPU 126 selects effect patterns in accordance with the progress status of the game during the big hit (for example, the progress status of the round), these are appropriately instructed to the effect drive control device 144 (drive control CPU 146). .. As a result, on the display screen of the effect display device 42, a special effect is displayed during the big hit, and the effect contents change as the round progresses.
When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect control process (FIG. 59).

As described above, according to this embodiment, the following effects are obtained.
(1) According to the present embodiment, when the opening time (the second numerical value counted during the execution of the special game) set when the “small hit symbol 2” is applied becomes the specified value (0), Since the probability that the game ball will pass through the specific area is high, the ease of passing through the specific area will change before and after the point when the opening time at the time of winning the small hit symbol 2 reaches the specified value (0). .. Therefore, it is possible to change the probability that the game ball will pass through the specific area depending on the opening time set according to the winning type, and it is possible to exert a new game property.

(2) According to the present embodiment, when the opening time (a numerical value counted during the execution of the special game) set when the “small hit symbol 2” is reached becomes a prescribed value (0), a game ball Since the probability of passing through the special area becomes high, the ease of passing through the special area changes before and after the time when the opening time at the time of winning the small hit symbol 2 reaches the specified value (0). Therefore, the probability that the game ball will pass through the special area can be changed by the opening time that is set according to the fact that it corresponds to the "small hit symbol 2 (special winning type)", and a new game property is exhibited. You can

(3) According to the present embodiment, when the opening time at the time of winning the small hit symbol 1 reaches a prescribed value (0), the game ball is directed to the tower main body 400 (movable body) that is performing a difficult operation, When the opening time at the time of winning the small hit symbol 2 wins to a specified value (0), the player hits the game ball to the tower main body 400 (movable body) that is performing an easy operation, so the “small hit symbol 2 (second win) “Type”” can be positioned as an advantageous winning type that allows the game ball to easily pass through the specific area, and a new gaming property can be exhibited in which the passing rate of the special area changes depending on the applicable winning type.

(4) According to the present embodiment, the “small hit symbol 1 (first winning type)” is positioned as a disadvantageous winning type in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the specific area, but the progress of time and the small hit Depending on the setting condition of the opening time at the time of winning the symbol 1 and the internal structure of the movable ball-accommodating accessory device 30 (structure having a long path from the ball entering to passing through a specific area, a structure having a time-earning element, etc.), a small hit There is room to reach the situation where the opening time at the time of winning the symbol 2 becomes the specified value. And in this case, even if it corresponds to the "small hit pattern 1", as in the case of the "small hit pattern 2", a situation occurs in which the game ball easily passes through the specific area. Therefore, it is possible to exert a new game property of whether or not it is possible to exceed a certain time (the time until the opening time at the time of winning the small hit symbol 2 reaches a prescribed value).

(5) According to the present embodiment, when the opening time at the time of winning the small hit symbol 2 becomes the specified value (0), the game ball is directed to the tower main body 400 (movable body) that is performing the easy operation. , "Small winnings design 2 (special winning type)", it can be positioned as an advantageous winning type that the game ball can easily pass through the special area, and corresponds to "Small winnings design 2 (special winning type)" It is possible to exert a new game property that the passing rate of the special area changes.

(6) According to the present embodiment, with the "small hit symbol 1 (first winning type)" and the "small hit symbol 2 (second winning type)", the opening time of the small hit game (start time of the special game) ) Is made different, it is possible to create a certain waiting time before the movable ball-pointing accessory device 30 is opened. Compared with the method of setting after opening, it is possible to avoid unintentional entry into the movable ball entry accessory device 30, and as a result, unintentional non-intention to the special area in the case of "small hit pattern 2" It is possible to avoid a situation where passage occurs.

(7) According to the present embodiment, with the "small hit pattern 2 (special winning type)" and the "small hit symbol 1 (winning type other than the special winning type)", the opening time of the small hit game (of the special game) Since the start time) is different, it is possible to create a certain waiting time before the movable ball-pointing accessory device 30 is opened, and such a constant waiting time is opened. Compared with the method of setting inside or after opening, it is possible to avoid unintended entry into the movable entry officer device 30, and as a result, if it corresponds to the "small hit symbol 2 (special winning type)" It is possible to avoid a situation in which an unintended non-passage to the special area of occurs.

FIG. 61 is a diagram showing a configuration of another embodiment.
In another embodiment, the movable ball winning combination device 30 of the above-described embodiment is changed to a movable ball winning combination device device 700 (special electric winning device, variable winning device) shown in the drawing.

As shown in FIG. 61A, the movable ball winning accessory device 700 includes a circular stage 710, a rotating body 720, a contact hole 730, a disengagement hole 740, a wall member 750, and the like.

The circular stage 710 is a mortar-shaped stage whose inner surface is inclined toward the center.
The rotating body 720 is a cylindrical member arranged in the center of the circular stage 710, and is rotated by a drive mechanism such as a motor (not shown).
Further, the rotating body 720 is provided with two protruding portions 722 extending outward from the center of the rotating body 720, and the protruding portion 722 also rotates as the rotating body 720 rotates (FIG. 61 (see (B)). The protrusion 722 plays a role of flipping the game ball in the peripheral direction.
Here, the rotating body 720 may continue to operate after the power is turned on, and when a predetermined operation trigger occurs (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a small hit, the accessory game is started. The operation may be started.

One hit hole 730 is provided at the center of the wall on the front side of the circular stage 710, and is a notch that guides the game ball to a specific area (specific area switch) (not shown).
The disengagement hole 740 is a wall on the front side of the circular stage 710, and two cutouts are provided at positions on both sides of the hit hole 730. A notch that guides the game ball to an out passage (discharging detection switch) (not shown). Is.

The wall member 750 is a member that is arranged in a part (near the entrance) of the guide path of the disengagement hole 740 and is vertically movable by a drive mechanism such as a solenoid (not shown).
Further, the wall member 750 plays a role of moving when a predetermined moving condition is satisfied, and plays a role of closing the detachment hole 740 (see (C) in FIG. 61 ).

FIG. 62 is a diagram showing a first operation example of another embodiment.
The first operation example is an operation example in which the wall member 750 does not move.
The movable ball winning accessory device 700 is provided with a movable piece (so-called blade member) not shown. This movable piece is opened when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a small hit (during a small hit game) as in the above-described embodiment.

In FIG. 62(A): Then, during the small hitting game, when the game ball enters the movable ball winning device device 700, the guide ball (not shown) guides the game ball to the circular stage 710.

Here, in the process in which the game ball is guided to the circular stage 710, the game ball may be sorted into a direction toward the circular stage 710 and a direction toward the out passage.
Further, in the process in which the game ball is guided to the circular stage 710, a predetermined storage mechanism may be arranged to guide only one game ball to the circular stage 710.

In FIG. 62B, since the inner surface of the circular stage 710 is inclined toward the central portion, the game ball reaching the circular stage 710 is directed toward the rotating body 720 (projection portion 722) arranged in the central portion. To roll.

In FIG. 62(C): When the game ball contacts the rotating body 720 that is rotating at high speed, the game ball is repelled in the direction outside the circular stage 710. Since there is an outer peripheral wall (not shown) on the outer periphery of the circular stage 710, the game ball that collides with the outer peripheral wall heads for the rotating body 720 again. Then, such an operation is repeatedly executed.

In FIG. 62(D): And finally, when the game ball enters the disengagement hole 740, the game ball is detected by a discharge detection switch (not shown), and the accessory game ends.
62(E): On the other hand, finally, when the game ball enters the hit hole 730, the game ball is detected by a specific area switch (not shown), the accessory game ends, and the big hit game is executed. ..

FIG. 63 is a diagram showing a second operation example of another embodiment.
The second operation example is an operation example in which the wall member 750 is movable.

In FIG. 63(A): When a game ball enters the movable ball-accommodating device device 700 during a small hit game, the game ball is guided to the circular stage 710 by a guide passage (not shown).

In FIG. 63(B): the circular stage 710 has an inner surface inclined toward the central portion, so that the game ball that has reached the circular stage 710 rolls toward the rotating body 720 arranged in the center.

In FIG. 63(C): When the game ball contacts the rotating body 720 that is rotating at high speed, the game ball is repelled in the direction outside the circular stage 710. Since there is an outer peripheral wall (not shown) on the outer periphery of the circular stage 710, the game ball that collides with the outer peripheral wall heads for the rotating body 720 again. Then, such an operation is repeatedly executed.

Further, at this time, it is assumed that the predetermined movable condition of the wall member 750 is satisfied and the wall member 750 is movable (raised). Then, the wall member 750 closes the detachment hole 740.

In FIG. 62(D): When the deviation hole 740 is closed by the wall member 750, the game ball does not enter the deviation hole 740. That is, even if the game ball goes toward the detachment hole 740, the game ball is repelled by the wall member 750. Then, the game ball will head toward the rotating body 720 again. Then, in this state, after that, it becomes a state of waiting for the game ball to enter the hit hole 730 (a state in which a big hit is substantially determined).

In FIG. 63(E): And finally, when the game ball enters the hit hole 730, the game ball is detected by a specific area switch (not shown), the accessory game ends, and the big hit game is executed. ..

In this embodiment, the number of accessory machines (game machines in which a big hit occurs when a game ball passes through a specific area) is increasing in the current market, and the game is monotonous, so a new appearance is provided. Doing is one of the challenges.

The configuration (principle) of this embodiment is as follows.
For example, for the first special symbol or the second special symbol, three small hit symbols (small hit symbol A, small hit symbol B, small hit symbol C) are set.
The opening time for each small hit pattern (winning type) is as follows.
Opening time of small hitting pattern A = 0 seconds Opening time of small hitting pattern B = 10 seconds Opening time of small hitting pattern C = 30 seconds

Then, the predetermined movable condition of the wall member 750 is satisfied after a lapse of a certain time from the stop of fluctuation of the special symbol. For example, the solenoid that moves the wall member 750 is turned on 40 seconds after the stop of the fluctuation of the special symbol. For this reason, the longer the opening time, the greater the chance. In addition, you may make it provide the small hitting pattern D whose opening time becomes 40 seconds or more. In this case, the small hit symbol D is substantially a big hit fixed symbol (V fixed symbol).

The distribution of the small hit symbols A to D at the time of winning the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be exemplified as follows.
[Example 1]
1st special symbol = small hit symbol A to C
2nd special symbol = small hit symbol D

[Example 2]
1st special symbol = small hit symbol A to D
2nd special symbol = small hit symbol D

[Example 3]
1st special symbol = small hit symbol A, B
2nd special symbol = small hit symbol C, D

[Example 4]
1st special symbol = small hit symbol A to D
Second special symbol = small hit symbol A to D

Further, as described above, a predetermined storage mechanism may be arranged inside the movable ball winning accessory device 700. In this case, the storage solenoid that releases the storage of the game balls operates several seconds (for example, 1 to 5 seconds later) after the movable ball winning accessory device 700 is opened (the storage is released). The storage mechanism stores only one game ball and discharges the remaining game balls.

FIG. 64 is a diagram showing a first effect example of another embodiment.
In another embodiment, the following first effect example may be executed. The first effect example is an effect example of executing a timer effect.
For example, the timer effect (reference numeral T) can be executed by using the effect display device 42 of the above-described embodiment or by using a separately installed liquid crystal display or the like. In the timer effect, the time until the wall member 750 moves is displayed as a countdown. The effect control device displays a predetermined value (for example, 40:00) as an initial value of the time information displayed by the timer effect, and displays the time information as a countdown with the passage of time.

The display of the time information by the timer effect may be started during the opening time (may be executed after the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a small hit), or executed after the opening time is over. Good. For example, when the timer effect is started from the start of the opening time, the countdown is started from "40:00" and the timer effect is started from the end of the opening time, no matter what winning symbol is applicable. When starting, the countdown is started from the initial value according to the winning symbol. The initial value corresponding to the winning symbol is a value obtained by subtracting the opening time from the time (40 seconds) until the wall member 750 moves. For example, when the small hit symbol B is applied, the opening time is 10 seconds. Therefore, the countdown is started from “30:00 (30 seconds=40 seconds-10 seconds)”.

As shown in (A) in FIG. 64, when the information “32:10” is displayed by the timer effect, it means that the time until the wall member 750 is movable is “32.10 seconds”. ing.
After that, when time elapses and the information "00:00" is displayed by the timer effect as shown in (B) of FIG. 64, the time until the wall member 750 is moved is "00.00 seconds". It means that the wall member 750 is movable.

After the timer reaches 0, character information such as "go" and "invincible!!" can be displayed on the effect display device 42, the liquid crystal display, or the like. Since the detachment hole 740 is closed by the movement of the wall member 750, when the timer becomes 0, the big hit is substantially determined.

Then, by adopting such an effect, two game characteristics such as waiting for the timer to reach 0 are realized while the game ball enters the hit hole 730 in the movable ball winning combination device apparatus 700 or is throbbing. can do.

Regarding the movement of the wall member 750, when the wall member 750 is moved once, the movement may be continued until the game ball hits the hit hole 730, or the wall member 750 is moved intermittently. You may. When the wall member 750 is intermittently moved, for example, after the special symbol is stopped and displayed (from the determination of the small hit symbol), the wall member 750 is moved within 10 to 15 seconds to close the deviation hole 740, Thereafter, the wall member 750 is made immovable to open the deviation hole 740, the wall member 750 is moved again to close the deviation hole 740 for 20 to 25 seconds, and thereafter, the wall member 750 is made immovable and the deviation hole 740 is not moved. It is possible to diversify the game characteristics by interspersing practically big hit confirmation sections (invincible sections) such as opening up.
Then, by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the game nature of aiming for a specific area during a small hit game.

FIG. 65 is a diagram showing a second effect example of another embodiment.
In another embodiment, the following second effect example may be executed. The second effect example is an example of effect for executing the mode effect.
By executing such a mode effect, it is possible to add the game property by the mode selection. For mode selection, the mode can be switched by operating the effect switching button 45 during execution of the demonstration effect, for example. There are A mode and B mode.

As shown in (A) of FIG. 65, in the A mode, a timer effect is executed to visualize the time until the shift hole 740 is closed by the wall member 750. In the example shown in the figure, the information "08:00" is displayed by the timer effect while the character game is being played (the game ball is staying on the circular stage 710). For this reason, the player can clearly understand that the wall member 750 will move in “08.00 seconds” and the big hit will be substantially determined.

On the other hand, as shown in (B) of FIG. 65, in the B mode, the timer effect is not executed, and the movement of the wall member 750 which is unknown when it is moved is waited for. In the illustrated example, the timer effect is not executed while the accessory game is being played. Actually, the wall member 750 moves in "08.00 seconds", but the player does not know that. As a result, the player can enjoy more tension and excitement than in the A mode.
Then, by adopting such an effect, it is possible to execute an effect in accordance with the player's preference.

The other embodiments described so far can be applied to a gaming machine that executes a single big hit and a gaming machine that executes a plurality of sets of big hits. When it is a gaming machine that executes a big hit of a set of a plurality of times, the time is shortened as in the above-described embodiment, and when the small hit is won by the second special symbol, all the small hit symbols D (V confirmed pattern) can be used.

The present invention can employ various modifications without being limited to the above-described embodiments.

In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory are provided is explained, but the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory may not be provided, and the time reduction state may not be shifted after the big hit game.

In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot game has been described as an example in which it is executed using the movable ball-accommodating accessory device 30, but a device different from the movable ball-accommodating accessory device 30 (an electric accessory etc.) is arranged, A jackpot game may be executed using the device.
In this case, the maximum number of counts, the number of prize balls, the operation pattern, and the like can be different between the movable ball winning accessory device 30 and a different device.
Moreover, the number of prize balls may be different between the normal winning opening 22 arranged on the left side of the game area and the normal winning opening 24 arranged on the right side of the game area.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, with respect to the ordinary symbol, the example in which two or more working memories (holding) are provided has been described, but two or more working memories may not be provided. On the other hand, with respect to the special symbol, the example in which two or more working memories are not provided is described, but two or more working memories may be provided.

In the above-described embodiment, the counter value (the first counter value or the second counter value) is described as an example of the counter value for counting the opening time, but in the gaming machine having the probability variation area, the probability variation area is opened. May be a counter value (for example, a timer value for operating a solenoid for opening the probability variation region). Further, the first winning type can be a winning symbol that opens the probability variation area in a short-circuit, and the second winning type can be a winning symbol that opens the probability variation area for a long time (open for a longer time than the short opening). Further, the special winning type may be a winning symbol that opens the probability variation area in a short state, or a winning symbol that opens the probability variation area in a long period.
In a gaming machine with a probability variation area, if the game ball passes through the probability variation area during the big hit game, after the big hit game ends, it shifts to an advantageous gaming state (a high probability state that the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is higher than the normal probability). To do.

The counter value for opening the probability variation area is not only the timer value for operating the solenoid for opening the probability variation area, but also the number of winning detections (number of balls entering the special winning opening) for operating the solenoid. It may be a counter value for counting.

The first winning type is a winning symbol that operates a solenoid (a solenoid that opens a probability variation area, a solenoid that moves a wall member) according to the number of detected winnings, and a second winning type operates the solenoid even if the number of detected winnings is counted. You may make it a winning symbol that is not allowed.

In the above-described embodiment, the tower main body 400 has been described as an example in which it is movable by one main body motor 402, but the tower main body 400 is divided into an upper portion and a lower portion, and each portion is independent by two motors. You may make it move.

The gaming machine of the above-described embodiment has been described by taking the example of a gaming machine (so-called feathers, old type 2 gaming machine) that is a big hit when the gaming ball passes through the specific area, but the result of winning by internal lottery It may be a gaming machine (so-called digital pachinko machine, old type 1 gaming machine) that is a big hit when is obtained. In this case, it may be a so-called loop type (type that does not set a substantial upper limit to the probability variation number) gaming machine, or an ST type (type that sets a substantial upper limit to the number of probability variation times) gaming machine, and a probability variation region. It may be a gaming machine that does not have, a gaming machine that has a probability variation area, or a gaming machine that does not adopt "simultaneous turning of the first special symbol and the second special symbol", and adopts simultaneous spinning. It may be used as a gaming machine. Further, the gaming machine may be a so-called 1 type/2 type mixing machine. Further, the gaming machine may be a gaming machine with settings or a gaming machine having a performance display monitor.

In addition, the structure, the board surface configuration and the like of the pachinko machine 1 are preferable examples including those shown in the drawings, and these can be appropriately modified. Further, it is possible to provide a game machine in which the above-described embodiment and other embodiments are combined.

1 Pachinko machine 8 Game board unit 8a Game area 30 Movable ball winning device device 34 1st special symbol display device 35 2nd special symbol display device 42 Performance display device 70 Main control device 72 Main control CPU
74 ROM
76 RAM
124 Production control device 126 Production control CPU

Claims (3)

When a lottery trigger occurs during the game, a lottery executing means for executing a predetermined lottery,
When the predetermined lottery is executed, after the symbols are variably displayed, a symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbols in a mode according to the lottery result of the predetermined lottery,
When a result of winning is obtained in the predetermined lottery, a winning type determining means for determining which of a plurality of winning types including at least a special winning type is applicable,
A variable winning device that shifts from a closed state to an open state that facilitates entering a game ball when a prescribed condition is satisfied during a game,
When the result of the predetermined lottery corresponds to winning and the symbol is stopped and displayed in the predetermined winning mode by the symbol display means, it is determined that the prescribed condition is satisfied, and the variable winning device is in the closed state. Special game execution means for executing a special game to shift from the above to the open state,
A special area provided inside the variable winning device, through which game balls can pass,
When a game ball passes through the special area during execution of the special game, advantageous game state transition means for transitioning to an advantageous game state advantageous in comparison with a predetermined game state,
When the numerical value counted during the execution of the special game executed due to the fact that the special winning type is met becomes a prescribed value, there is provided a control means capable of changing the probability that the game ball passes through the special area. A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Provided inside the variable winning device, performing a certain operation when a predetermined operation trigger occurs, and as the certain operation, a difficult operation that makes it difficult for a game ball to pass through the special area, and A movable body which is an operation executed after the execution of the difficult operation, and which performs an easy operation that makes it easier for the game ball to pass through the special area than the difficult operation,
And a counter value defining means that defines a special counter value according to the special winning type,
The control means is
When the numerical value counted during the execution of the special game executed by corresponding to the special winning type becomes a value according to the special counter value, a game ball is provided to the movable body performing the easy operation. A game machine characterized in that it can be directed. In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The special counter value is
It is a counter value for measuring time,
The special game is
It is a game where the start time is set first, the opening time and the closing time are set next, and the end time is set last,
The counter value defining means,
A gaming machine characterized in that the counter value for differentiating the start time is defined for the special winning type and the winning types other than the special winning type.