JP2020116169A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game in the game machine having plural game states.SOLUTION: Performance control means is configured so as to execute a performance in a performance mode differing from that of a low-probability state on the basis of variation time of a pattern displayed variably according to a winning/losing lottery based on second start information in a high-probability state, and to execute a performance in a performance mode differing from that of a low-probability state and a high-probability state on the basis of variation time of a pattern displayed variably according to a winning/losing lottery based on the second start information until a pattern displayed variably according to a winning/losing lottery based on the second start information is varied for a predetermined number of times after returning to a low-probability state from a high-probability state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 37

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect.

In recent years, as a pachinko machine as an example of a game machine, a pachinko machine in which so-called two types of game specifications are combined has been developed. In the pachinko machine in which the two types of game specifications are combined, In the normal state, the big hit game is executed when the predetermined lottery result based on the ball entering the starting opening becomes "hit", and in the specific state different from the normal time, the game ball is specified during the small hit The big hit game is executed based on reaching the area.

JP, 2017-189657, A

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, a particular state in which a big hit game can be obtained through a small hit, and a disappointment and loss of expectation felt by the player immediately after shifting from the particular state to the normal state (fall) However, there is a drawback in that the interest of the game becomes low.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and provides a gaming machine having a plurality of gaming states, which can improve the interest of the gaming.

As a configuration of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems, the first start information or the first start information acquired in accordance with the entry of the game ball into either the first start part or the second start part arranged on the game board or Based on the second start information, the winning/winning lottery means for executing the winning/winning lottery regarding whether or not the special game advantageous to the player can be executed, and the symbol showing the result of the winning/winning lottery by the stop mode according to the winning/winning lottery, the predetermined variation time The symbol variation means for displaying the variation, the special game execution means for executing the special game, and the game state after the special game, based on that the result of the winning/absence lottery is the result enabling the execution of the special game, The probability of entering the starting part is low The probability of entering the ball is higher than the probability of entering the high probability state, and the state of the high probability state is changed to a low probability state based on the fact that the symbol has changed a certain number of times. A game machine comprising means and effect control means for displaying a predetermined effect on the effect display section arranged on the game board based on the variation time of the symbol, wherein the effect control means is in a high probability state. At, based on the variation time of the symbols that are variably displayed according to the winning/winning lottery based on the second starting information, it is possible to execute an effect in an effect mode different from the low probability state, and after the transition from the high probability state to the low probability state , Until the symbol variably displayed according to the win/loss lottery based on the second start information changes a predetermined number of times, based on the variation time of the symbol variably displayed according to the win/loss lottery based on the second start information, It is configured to be able to perform an effect in an effect mode different from the low-probability state and the high-probability state.
In addition, the second starting part is a first opening and closing member that opens and closes each of the first entrance and the second entrance in which the flow paths of the game balls are different from each other, and the opening and closing of each entrance independently, and The second opening/closing body is provided, and in the high probability state, the first opening/closing body and the second opening/closing body are opened, and the probability of entering each entrance is higher than that in the low probability state, and the probability of entering the low probability state is increased. After the return, at least one of the first opening/closing body and the second opening/closing body may maintain an open state, and may be closed when a predetermined number of game balls enter.
It should be noted that the above summary of the invention does not enumerate all the necessary features of the present invention, and the individual configurations forming the feature groups can also be the invention.

According to the gaming machine according to each of the above configurations, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a schematic perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is a figure showing the outline of the 2nd starting winning a prize part. It is a control block diagram of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the outline|summary of a storage area. It is a figure which shows the outline of a tokusatsu propriety judgment table. It is a figure which shows the outline of a special figure classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the outline of a game state setting table. It is a figure which shows the outline of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the outline of a general/universal drawing validity determination table. It is a figure which shows the outline of a universal figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the outline of an opening/closing body operation table. It is a schematic diagram showing changes in a game state, game playability, and the like. It is a schematic diagram showing setting of a game state. It is a flowchart which shows the CPU initialization process of a main control circuit. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a saving process when the main control circuit is powered off. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process of a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the switch management process of a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st starting opening passage process of a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd starting opening passage process of a main control circuit. It is a flow diagram showing a special symbol random number acquisition process of the main control circuit. It is a figure explaining a special figure game management phase. It is a flow diagram showing a special figure game management processing of the main control circuit. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation waiting process of the main control circuit. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation process of the main control circuit. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process of the main control circuit. It is a flow diagram showing a special winning opening opening pre-processing of the main control circuit. It is a flowchart showing a special winning opening opening and closing switching process. It is a flowchart showing a special winning opening opening control process. It is a flow diagram showing a special winning opening closing effective processing. It is a flowchart showing a big hit game end weight process. It is a flowchart showing a small hit game end weight process. It is the figure which shows the example of production design S. It is the figure which shows the flow from the fluctuation start of production design S to the stop indication. It is the figure which shows the example of the production display in the 1st special production mode. 7 is a time chart showing changes in the pseudo hold display area K and the information display area M. It is a figure showing an example of production display in the 2nd special production mode. It is the flowchart which shows the sub CPU initialization processing of the production control circuit. It is the flowchart which shows the sub timer interruption processing of the production control circuit. It is the flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern command reception processing of the production control circuit. It is a figure which shows the outline of a fluctuation production pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the outline of a time block. It is the flowchart which shows the time schedule management processing of the production control circuit.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail through embodiments, but the following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the claims, and all combinations of the features described in the embodiments are the means for solving the invention. Is not always mandatory.

[About the overall configuration of the gaming machine]
A pachinko machine 1 as an example of a game machine includes a machine frame 2 having a vertical rectangular shape installed in an island facility of a game machine, and a main body frame 3 attached to one side of the machine frame 2 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism. And a game board 30 housed in the main body frame 3, a glass window 4A that is pivotally mounted in the front of the main body frame 3 and that can be opened and closed, and that is provided below the glass window 4A. A panel frame 4 having a tray 6, a handle unit 7 projecting forward from one lower side portion of the panel frame 4, and speaker units 8 arranged on both upper side portions of the panel frame 4 are mainly provided. In the state where the panel frame 4 is closed to the main body frame 3 side, a player sitting in front of the pachinko machine 1 is accommodated in the main body frame 3 through a glass window 4A arranged in the panel frame 4. It is possible to visually recognize the game area 31 of the game board 30.

At the center of the tray 6, an operation mechanism 9 is arranged as an operation means that can be operated by the player. The operation mechanism 9 includes a circular push button 9A that can be pressed by the player, and a dial 9B that can be rotated by the player around the push button 9A. The operation mechanism 9 is connected to the effect control circuit 200 described later, and the signals output from the push button 9A and the dial 9B are input to the effect control circuit 200 side. The effect control circuit 200 controls the display and operation of the main display device 80 according to the input timing of the push button 9A, for example. In addition to the above, the tray 6 is provided with a ball lending button, a return button, etc. The number of lending balls recorded in a recording medium such as an IC card inserted in a CR unit (not shown) by operating these buttons The game ball lending operation or the recording medium returning operation corresponding to is executed.

[About the structure of the game board]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 housed in the main body frame 3 is provided with a game area 31 which is partitioned into a substantially circular shape by the outer guide rail 27 and the inner guide rail 28. The game area 31 is a space formed between the front surface of the game board 30 and the rear surface of the glass window 4A, and is an area in which a game ball hit by a firing mechanism (not shown) can flow down. In addition to this, a large number of nails are arranged on the game board 30, and the game ball launched by the launch mechanism (not shown) by the operation of the handle unit 7 by the player is irregular due to the large number of nails and the windmill. It flows down in the game area 31 while being guided to. The game area 31 is divided into a left hitting area EL and a right hitting area ER with the line CL as a boundary, and by adjusting the strength with which the game ball is hit by operating the handle unit 7, which of the game balls is selected. It is possible to select whether to make it flow down onto the area.
Also, the game ball flowing down the left hitting area EL and the right hitting area ER cannot pass through and enter the game parts arranged in the other area due to the structure of the board surface, and are separated into independent areas. There is.

On the board surface of the game board 30, a first starting prize part 60, a second starting prize part (a non-electric role) 62 having a plurality of entrances, a big prize part 64, an ordinary electric role 66, and a passing figure. A gate 68 and a general winning component (not shown) are arranged, and a game ball enters or passes through these winning components, and a switch (first starting opening detection switch SW1, second SW) built in each component. Each of the winning parts is detected by the starting opening detecting switch SW2a, the second starting opening detecting switch SW2b, the big winning opening detecting switch SW3, the accessory detecting switch SW4, the universal figure gate detecting switch SW5, and the general winning opening detecting switch SW6). The payout of a predetermined number of prize balls and a predetermined process corresponding to are executed. Further, as will be described later in detail, when the game ball enters one of the first start prize component 60 and the second start prize component 62, in addition to paying out the prize ball, the large prize component 64 is opened to play the game. Various kinds of lottery related to whether or not a special game (big hit game, small hit game) can be performed that fosters an advantageous state for the person, and a lottery for determining the mode of the special game or the game state after the special game. The lottery is executed by the main control circuit 100. That is, the entry of the game balls into the first starting winning part 60 and the second starting winning part 62 is an opportunity to receive the above-mentioned various lottery.

The first start winning component 60 is a winning component disposed in the left-handed area EL, is located at a substantially central portion of the game board 30 in the left-right direction, and has a ball entrance 60a that opens upward. The second start prize component 62 is a prize component disposed below the first start prize component 60, and is a pair of a first opening/closing body 90a and a second opening/closing body 90b that are provided to be openable/closable in the left-right direction. And a first ball entrance 92 that allows a ball to enter while the first opening/closing body 90a is open, and a second ball entrance 94 that allows a ball to enter while the second opening/closing body 90b is open. Although the details will be described later, the opening operation of the first opening/closing body 90a and the second opening/closing body 90b is based on the fact that the game ball has entered the ordinary electric auditors object 66 arranged in the right-handed area ER. To be executed. Further, during opening of the first opening/closing body 90a, only the game ball flowing down on the left hitting area EL side can enter the first ball inlet 92, and during opening of the second opening/closing body 90b, Only the game ball flowing down on the right hitting area ER side can enter the second ball entrance 94. The first opening/closing body 90a and the second opening/closing body 90b are closed based on the fact that a predetermined number of game balls have entered during the opening.

The ordinary electric accessory 66 is a winning component arranged in the right-handed area ER, and includes a side entrance opening 66b and an opening/closing body 66a for closing or opening the winning opening. The opening/closing body 66a is composed of a blade-shaped member that can be in a closed state or an open state. In the closed state in which the blade-shaped member stands upright in the vertical direction, the wall portion 67 close to the upper edge of the ball entrance 66b. Due to the positional relationship between and, it is prevented from entering the ball entrance 66b. On the other hand, in the open state in which the wing-shaped member is laid down in the left-right direction, a space in which the game ball can flow down is generated between the wing-shaped member and the wall portion 67, and the ball is allowed to enter the ball entrance 66b. The opening/closing operation of the opening/closing body 66a is realized by driving a solenoid SOL1 described later. Further, the opening operation of the opening/closing body 66a is triggered by the passage of the game ball to the universal figure passage gate 68 arranged on the right side of the game area 31, and the lottery regarding whether or not the opening operation is executed by the main control circuit 100. When the result of is a win, it is executed.
As shown in FIG. 3, the game ball that has entered the ordinary electric accessory 66 flows down the back side passage 120 provided on the back surface of the game board 30 and is arranged on the second start winning component 62. The first opening/closing body 90a and the second opening/closing body 90b are opened. The general-purpose passage gate 68 is a gate-shaped game component with an upper and lower opening located on the upstream side of the ordinary electric accessory 66 in the right-handed area ER, and only a game ball flowing down the right-handed area ER can pass through. Has become.

A big winning component 64 is disposed below the ordinary electric accessory 66 in the right-handed area ER. The big winning component 64 has a horizontally long rectangular ball entrance 64a (large prize hole) having an upper opening, and an opening/closing body 64b for closing or opening the ball entrance 64a. The opening/closing body 64b is a member that can be moved back and forth in the front-rear direction of the game board 30 by driving a solenoid SOL2, which will be described later. The opening/closing body 64b closes the ball entrance 64a when the game board 30 is projected forward. The ball entrance 64a is opened in the state of being immersed behind 30. When the game ball reaches the big winning component 64 when the ball entrance 64a is closed, the game ball passes over the opening/closing body 64b and is guided to the downstream side via the slope. In addition, the opening operation of the opening/closing body 64b is determined by a predetermined lottery result regarding whether or not the special game can be executed, which is executed when the game ball enters the first starting winning part 60 or the second starting winning part 62 as a "big hit". Or, it is executed when a "small hit" occurs. Although illustration is omitted, a distribution mechanism and a specific region (V region) are provided inside the big winning component 64, and a game entered by the opening operation of the opening/closing body 64b during the small hit game. When the sphere is distributed to the specific area side by the distribution mechanism and passes through the specific area, it is detected by a specific area detection switch (not shown) arranged in the specific area, and based on the detection (passage of the specific area) The game (big hit game via small hit game) is continuously executed. The distribution ratio to the specific area is set to a distribution ratio that allows at least one game ball to reach the specific area, and when the small hit game is obtained, the big hit game via the small hit game is set. It is a setting that the acquisition of is almost fixed. However, this is not the case, for example, when the launch of the game ball is stopped during the small hit game, and the game ball may not be distributed to a specific area but may be distributed to other areas and discharged.

An outlet 69 is opened at the bottom of the game board 30. The outlet 69 is a discharge outlet for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the plurality of winning parts, and the game balls flowing down to the outlet 69 pass through the back side of the game board 30. It is discharged outside the machine. Although not shown, the game board 30 is also provided with another outlet, and the game ball is also discharged from the outlet.

Next, the structure and opening/closing operation of the second starting winning component 62 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7A is a diagram showing the first opening/closing body 90a and the second opening/closing body 90b in a closed state, and FIG. 7B is a diagram showing the first opening/closing body 90a and the second opening/closing body 90b in an open state. FIG.3(c) is a figure which shows a mode that the 2nd opening-closing body 90b is closed. As shown in the figure, the first opening/closing body 90a and the second opening/closing body 90b are opened/closed by an opening/closing mechanism 144 and an opening/closing mechanism 154, respectively. The opening/closing mechanism 154 is provided on the back side of the game board 30.

In the opening/closing mechanism 144, the first movable portion 144a and the second movable portion 144b are connected by a link mechanism. One end of the first movable portion 144a is connected to the second movable portion 144b,
The other end is located inside the back passage 120 extending from the ordinary electric accessory 66 on the back side of the game board 30, and the back passage 120 is closed by the first movable portion 144a. One end of the second movable portion 144b is connected to the first movable portion 144a, and the other end is locked to the protrusion 142a of the first opening/closing body 90a.

In the opening/closing mechanism 154, the first movable portion 154a and the second movable portion 154b are connected by a link mechanism. One end of the first movable portion 154a is connected to the second movable portion 154b,
The other end is located inside the back passage 120, and the back passage 120 is closed by the first movable portion 154a. One end of the second movable portion 154b is connected to the first movable portion 154a, and the other end is locked to the protrusion 152a of the second opening/closing body 90b.

Then, the game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 66, and the first movable portion 1 in the back passage 120.
When the game ball is guided to the upper part of 54a, as shown in FIG. 3B, the opening/closing mechanism 144 moves the first movable portion 144a downward around the fulcrum 144c by the force of the game ball falling. .. Then, as the first movable portion 144a moves, the second movable portion 144b moves,
The other end of the movable portion 144b is disengaged from the protrusion 142a of the movable piece 142. Then, the first opening/closing body 90a rotates counterclockwise about the fulcrum 142b due to its own weight. As a result, the first opening/closing body 90a is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the first ball inlet 92.

In addition, the game sphere in which the first opening/closing body 90a is opened via the opening/closing mechanism 144 is guided to the upper part of the first movable portion 154a. Then, in the opening/closing mechanism 154, the first movable portion 154a is moved downward about the fulcrum 154c by the force of the game ball falling. Then, with the movement of the first movable portion 154a, the second movable portion 154b moves, and the other end of the second movable portion 154b comes off the protruding portion 152a of the second opening/closing body 90b. Then, the second opening/closing body 90b rotates clockwise about its own fulcrum 152b due to its own weight. As a result, the second opening/closing body 90b is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second ball inlet 94.

In this way, when the game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 66, both the first opening/closing body 90a and the second opening/closing body 90b are opened by one game ball, and the first ball inlet 92 and the second ball are entered. A game ball can enter both of the mouths 94.

After that, for example, when the game ball is launched in the right-handed area ER, as shown in FIG. 3C, when the game ball falls on the saucer portion 152c of the second opening/closing body 90b, the game on the saucer portion 152c is performed. After the ball rolls to the left side in the figure, the game ball collides with the protrusion 152d. Then, the second opening/closing body 90b rotates counterclockwise about the fulcrum 152b by the force of the collision of the game ball. Further, with the rotation of the second opening/closing body 90b, the other end of the second movable portion 154b is re-engaged with the protrusion 152a, and the first movable portion 154a of the opening/closing mechanism 154 is located in the back passage 120. To move. As a result, the second opening/closing body 90b is in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second ball inlet 94. Then, the game ball in which the second opening/closing body 90b is closed enters the second ball inlet 94. That is, when the second opening/closing body 90b is in the open state, one game ball can enter the second ball entrance 94.

Further, the first opening/closing body 90a, when the game ball falls into the saucer portion 142c, the game ball rolls on the saucer portion 142c to the right side in the figure, and then enters the first entrance 92. Here, for example, the first game ball rolled on the saucer portion 142c is guided to a detour that bypasses the protrusion 142d of the first opening/closing body 90a, and then enters the first ball inlet 92. As described above, once the first opening/closing body 90a is in the open state, it is not in the closed state even if the first game ball is guided to the first ball inlet 92 through the saucer portion 142c. .. The detour is opened at the same time that the first opening/closing body 90a is in the open state, and is closed when the first game ball passes.

Then, while the second game ball is in the open state and is being guided to the first ball inlet 92 through the saucer part 142c, the game ball collides with the protrusion 142d, whereby the first opening/closing body 90a. Rotates clockwise about the fulcrum 142b. In addition, with the rotation of the first opening/closing body 90a, the first movable portion 144a of the opening/closing mechanism 144 moves so as to be located inside the back passage 120, and the other end of the second movable portion 144b moves back to the protrusion 142a. Be locked. As a result, the first opening/closing body 90a is in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the first ball inlet 92. That is, when the first opening/closing body 90a is opened, two game balls can enter the first ball entrance 92.

In this way, the second start winning component 62 can enter only the first ball entrance 92 into which only the game ball flowing down the left hitting area EL can enter, and the game ball only flowing down the right hitting area ER. The first opening/closing body 90a having a second ball entrance 94 and opening to the first ball entrance 92 and the second ball entrance 94 by the entrance of the ordinary electric accessory 66. And entry of the game ball is allowed only while the second opening/closing body 90b is open. Further, the first opening/closing body 90a is closed again based on the fact that two game balls have entered (passed), and the second opening/closing body 90b has been entered based on the fact that one game ball has entered (passed). And then closed again.

Next, various display devices mounted on the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a main display device 80 having a substantially rectangular display screen D1 is arranged at a substantially central portion of the game board 30. The main display device 80 is a display device provided with a liquid crystal display, and on the display screen D1 thereof, an image relating to an effect symbol S described later and a pseudo variable effect that is displayed along with the variable display of the effect symbol S. Various types of images are displayed, such as still images and moving images expressing reach effects, look-ahead effects, and images displayed during special games. Then, the player mainly enjoys the game while visually confirming the effects such as the pseudo variable effect, the reach effect, and the look-ahead effect which are expressed along with the change of the effect symbol S displayed on the display screen D1. The display control of the image on the main display device 80 is executed by the effect control circuit 200 described later.

Outside the game area 31 of the game board 30, the first special symbol display device 35A, the second special symbol display device 35B, the first special symbol hold display device 36A, the second special symbol hold display device 36B, normal symbol display A device 37 and a normal symbol hold display device 38 are provided. Each display device is controlled by the main control circuit 100 according to the progress status of the game, and notifies the player of the game status by the change of the display.

[Internal structure of pachinko machine]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control means that controls the pachinko machine 1. As shown in the figure, the pachinko machine 1 is a main control circuit 100 that mainly controls basic operations related to overall games, a payout control circuit 150 that mainly controls payout operations, and a launch that mainly controls launch operations of gaming balls. A control circuit 160 and an effect control circuit 200 that mainly controls the main display device 80 described above are provided.

The main control circuit 100 includes a (main) CPU 100a, a (main) ROM 100b, and a (main) RAM 100c. The CPU 100a stores a program stored in advance in the ROM 100b in response to inputs from respective detection switches and timers described later. The program is read and arithmetic processing is performed in accordance with the program to directly control the above-mentioned devices connected to the main control circuit 100 or send various commands to other control circuits. Further, at this time, the RAM 100c functions as a work area during the arithmetic processing of the CPU 100a, and temporarily holds various data and commands necessary for the arithmetic processing.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the main control circuit 100, a first starting opening detection switch SW1 for detecting the entry of a game ball into the first starting winning part 60, a first starting opening of the second starting winning part 62. 92; Second start opening detection switch SW2a, second start opening detection switch SW2b, which detects the entrance of the game ball into the second entrance 94, respectively. Large to detect the entrance of the game ball into the large winning component 64. Winning hole detection switch SW3, character object detection switch SW4 that detects the entry of the game ball into the ordinary electric accessory 66, public figure gate detection switch SW5 that detects the passage of the game ball into the universal figure passage gate 68, and outside the figure The general winning opening detection switch SW6 for detecting the entry of the game ball into the general winning component is connected, and the detection signal output from each detection switch is input to the main control circuit 100 side.

Further, in the main control circuit 100, in order to open/close the solenoid SOL1 for opening/closing the opening/closing body 66a provided in the ordinary electric accessory 66 and the opening/closing body 64b provided in the special winning component 64. Solenoids SOL2 are connected, and these solenoids are directly controlled by the main control circuit 100. Further, in the main control circuit 100, the first special symbol display device 35A, the second special symbol display device 35B, the first special symbol hold display device 36A, the second special symbol hold display device 36B, normal symbol display device 37, ordinary The symbol hold display device 38 is connected, and these display devices are directly controlled by the main control circuit 100.

A payout control circuit 150 and an effect control circuit 200 are connected to the main control circuit 100. The payout control circuit 150 is a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, which are not shown, like the main control circuit 100, and is communicably connected to the main control circuit 100. An external information output terminal board 151 is connected to the main control circuit 100 and the payout control circuit 150. The external information output terminal board 151 is a host computer side provided at a store or the like in which the pachinko machine 1 is installed with various information regarding the progress of the game output from the main control circuit 100 (CPU 100a) and the payout control circuit 150 (payout CPU). Send to.

The payout control circuit 150 is connected with a payout motor 152 for paying out prize balls to the player, and a prize ball number switch 153. The payout control circuit 150 controls the payout motor 152 so that a predetermined number of prize balls is paid out based on the prize ball number information included in the payout command transmitted from the main control circuit 100. The prize balls paid out by the driving of the payout motor 152 are detected by the prize ball number switch 153, and the payout control circuit 150 side knows whether or not an appropriate number of prize balls has been paid out. In addition to this, in the payout control circuit 150, the tray full detection switch 154 for detecting that the allowable number of game balls is stored in the tray 6 and the doors of the panel frame 4 and the main body frame 3 are opened. Various switches such as a door opening detection switch 155 that detects that the door is open are connected.

Further, in the firing control circuit 160, a touch sensor 161, a firing volume 162 mounted in the handle unit 7, a ball feed motor 163 for feeding the game balls stored in the tray 6 into a firing mechanism (not shown), and a firing mechanism. A ball firing motor 164 stored therein is connected. The launch control circuit 160, based on the launch permission from the payout control circuit 150 and the input from the touch sensor 161, a ball based on an input signal from a launch volume 162 that changes according to the amount of operation of the handle unit 7 by the player. The firing motor 164 is controlled to launch the game balls stored in the tray 6 into the game area 31 with a predetermined launch force.

The effect control circuit 200 controls various effect displays and effect operations during the game progress or standby. The effect control circuit 200 includes a (sub)CPU 200a, a (sub)ROM 200b, and a (sub)RAM 200c, and communicates with the main control circuit 100 only from the main control circuit 100 to the effect control circuit 200 (one-way communication. ) Is connected as possible. The effect control circuit 200 reads a program stored in advance in the ROM 200b based on various effects-related commands transmitted from the main control circuit 100 and an input signal from an internal timer, and performs arithmetic processing according to the program. The display control of the image displayed on the display screen D1 of the main display device 80 connected to the effect control circuit 200, the voice output control for outputting the voice such as the music or the sound effect during the game from the speaker unit 8, or the game. The light emission control and the like for causing light emitters (for example, LEDs) arranged in various places such as the board 30 and the panel frame 4 to be emitted in various patterns is executed. At this time, the RAM 200c functions as a work area at the time of the arithmetic processing of the CPU 200a, and temporarily holds various data necessary for the arithmetic, commands, and the like.
Further, the effect control circuit 200 is connected to the CPU 200a, receives a variety of image display commands transmitted from the CPU 200a, and displays a variety of images on the display screen D1. It is provided with hardware necessary for various controls such as a VRAM for temporarily storing various data required for the above, a voice synthesis LSI for voice control, and the like. In addition, the above-mentioned operation mechanism 9 which can be arbitrarily operated by the player is connected to the effect control circuit 200. For example, the above-mentioned respective controls are executed in accordance with the operation timing of the operation mechanism 9 to operate the operation mechanism 9. It is possible to express a predetermined effect according to the operation timing of.

Although not shown, a power supply circuit is connected to each of the control circuits described above, and power is supplied from an external power supply on the side of the game installation store by operating a power switch provided on the power supply circuit. The external power supply is generated as a power supply necessary for the operation of each control circuit, and each control circuit is activated by supplying the generated power to each control circuit. Further, the power supply circuit is equipped with a backup power supply such as a capacitor, and when the power is cut off, power is supplied from the backup power supply to the main control circuit 100 and the payout control circuit 150. Various data and commands stored in the RAM of the control circuit are held. Further, the power supply circuit is also equipped with a dedicated backup power source for the effect control circuit 200, and when power is cut off, various data and commands stored in the RAM by power supply from the dedicated backup power source. Is stored in a separately installed backup RAM.

Hereinafter, the flow of the game of the pachinko machine 1 having the above configuration will be outlined. When a game ball that is launched by the player's operation of the handle unit 7 and flows down in the game area 31 enters one of the above-mentioned first start winning part 60 and second starting winning part 62, the main control circuit 100 Based on the satisfaction of a predetermined start condition, a lottery regarding whether or not the special game can be executed (hereinafter, also referred to as special drawing win/win lottery), a lottery for determining the type of the special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as special map type determination lottery), Various kinds of lottery, such as a lottery for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as special figure variation pattern determination lottery), are executed. Then, if the result of the special drawing win/win lottery is “win” in the lottery, the opening/closing body 64b of the above-mentioned big winning component 64 is opened, and a special game for easily entering the game ball is executed. Execute. The outline of each lottery will be described below.

First, when the game ball enters one of the first starting winning part 60 and the second starting winning part 62 (first entering port 92; second entering port 94), it is referred to in the above-mentioned special drawing win/loss lottery. Various random numbers such as a special figure valid/invalid judgment random number, a special figure type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number are simultaneously acquired, and the acquired random numbers are stored in the reserved storage area of the RAM 100c. In the following description, the above-mentioned various random numbers that are acquired when the first start winning part 60 is entered are collectively referred to as “special 1 hold”, and when the second starting prize part 62 is entered. The above-mentioned various random numbers acquired as are sometimes collectively referred to as special 2 hold. Further, the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold may be collectively referred to as start information.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an outline of the reserved storage area. As shown in the figure, the reserved storage area includes a first special figure reserved storage area and a second special figure reserved storage area that can store the special 1 reserved and the special 2 reserved independently. The first special figure reservation storage area has four storage sections (first to fourth storage sections), and the second special figure reservation storage area has two storage sections (first and second storage sections). ing. Then, when the game ball enters the first start winning part 60, the special 1 hold is stored in order from the first storage section of the first special figure hold storage area, and a maximum of 4 special 1 hold can be stored (holdable). Is. Further, when a game ball enters the second start winning component 62, the special 2 hold is stored in order from the first storage section of the second special figure hold storage area, and a maximum of 2 special 2 hold can be stored (holdable). Is. In addition, the example of the figure shows a state in which two pieces of start information (special 1 hold) are held and stored in the first holding storage area and one start information (special 2 hold) is held and stored in the second holding storage area. Show.

[About special drawing win/loss]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an outline of the special drawing success/failure determination table TB that is referred to in the special drawing good/bad lottery. When the game ball enters one of the first start prize component 60 and the second start prize component 62, one special figure success/failure determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. As shown in the figure, the special figure hit/miss judgment table TB is referred to when the special figure hit/miss judgment random number is acquired upon the entry of the first start winning component 60 into the ball, that is, when the special 1 hold is held. Special 1 for special figure win/fail judgment table TB1 and special figure win/fail judgment random numbers are obtained when the second start winning component 62 is thrown, that is, when the special 2 is on hold. It is subdivided into a special figure validity determination table TB2.

In the special figure hit/miss judgment tables TB1 and TB2, the judgment results (“hit (big hit, small hit)” or “miss”) corresponding to the special figure hit/miss judgment random numbers from 0 to 65535 are defined. For example, the probability that the determination result is a “big hit” is about 1/319 when the special figure special determination hit table TB1 for special 1 is referred to. On the other hand, the probability that the determination result is “big hit” when the special 2 special figure hit determination table TB2 is similar to the probability in the special 1 special figure hit determination table TB1 is “small hit”. The probability of becoming is set to about 1/6.7. That is, in the case of paying attention to the probability of "small hit", the determination result will not be "small hit" when the special 1 special figure hit determination table TB1 is referred to, and the special 2 special figure hit judgment table TB2. When is referred to, the determination result is "small hit" with an extremely high probability compared to the probability of "big hit". If the obtained special figure validity determination random number is a random number corresponding to "big hit" or "small hit", the determination result is "big hit" or "small hit", and a random number corresponding to "miss" If it is, the determination result is determined to be lost.

[About special drawing type determination lottery]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an outline of the special figure type determination table TB referred to in the special figure type determination lottery. As shown in the figure, in the special figure type determination table TB, when the special figure type determination random number is acquired upon the entry of the first starting winning part 60 into the ball, and the result of the special figure win/win lottery is a big hit. The special figure special figure type determination table TB1 referred to in FIG. 4 and the special figure type determination random number are acquired upon the entry of the second start winning component 62 into the ball, and the result of the above-mentioned special figure win/loss lottery is a big hit or a small hit. And the special figure type determination table TB3 referred to when the result of the special figure winning/missing lottery is lost.

When the game ball enters one of the first starting winning part 60 and the second starting winning part 62, one special figure classification determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99, for example. As shown in the drawing, in the special figure type determination tables TB1 and TB2, special symbol types corresponding to the special figure type determination random numbers 0 to 99 are defined at a predetermined ratio (selection rate).
For example, when the result of the special drawing win/loss lottery is “big hit” and the special 1 special drawing type determination table TB1 is referred to and the acquired special drawing type determination random number is 0, the special drawing type is special. If it is determined as the symbol A and is in the range of 1 to 69, the special symbol type is determined as the special symbol B, and if it is in the range of 70 to 99, the special symbol type is determined to be the special symbol C. .. In other words, the result of the special drawing win/loss lottery triggered by the ball entering the first starting winning part 60 is “big hit”, and the selection rate of the special symbols A to C when the special drawing type determination table TB1 is referred to, It becomes 1%, 70% and 29%.

In addition, when the result of the special figure win/no lottery is "big hit", the special figure special figure type determination table TB1 is referred to, and when the acquired special figure type determination random number is 0 to 79, the special figure type Is determined as the special symbol D, and in the range of 80 to 99, the special symbol type is determined as the special symbol E. That is, the result of the special symbol win/loss lottery triggered by the ball entering the second start winning component 62 is "big hit", and the selection rate of the special symbols D; E when the special symbol type determination table TB2 is referred to, It becomes 80% and 20%. In addition, when the result of the special figure win/loss lottery is “small hit”, the special figure special figure type determination table TB1 is referred to, and the obtained special figure type determination random number is 0 to 79, The type is determined as the special symbol F, and in the case of 80 to 99, the special symbol type is determined as the special symbol G. That is, the result of the special drawing win/loss lottery triggered by the ball entering the second start winning component 62 is “small hit”, and the selection rate of the special symbols F; G when the special drawing type determination table TB2 is referred to , 80%, 20%.

Further, the special figure type determination table TB3 is referred to when the result of the special figure right/wrong lottery is “miss”, and is related to the range of the acquired special figure type determination random numbers and the trigger for acquiring the special figure type determination random numbers. The special symbol type is unconditionally determined to be the special symbol X (missing symbol X).

[Special game]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an outline of the special game control table TB which is referred to when a special game advantageous to the player is executed as a result of the above-mentioned special drawing win/loss lottery is “big hit” or “small hit”. is there. Various data for controlling the special game is stored in the special game control table TB, and during the special game, a solenoid SOL2 for opening and closing the opening/closing body 64b of the special winning component 64 is referred to by referring to the table. Drive controlled. As shown in the figure, the special game control table TB defines various data for each special figure type, and in the internal processing, a table corresponding to the special figure type is set at the start of the special game. However, the control data corresponding to all the special figure types is shown in the table 1 here.

The special game (big hit game or small hit game) is configured by a plurality of round games in which the opening/closing body 64b is opened a predetermined number of times. In the special game control table TB, opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), maximum number of special electric auditors' operations (maximum number of round games executed during one special game), Special electric accessory opening/closing switching number (opening number of the opening/closing body 64b during one round (R)), solenoid energization time (energizing time of the solenoid SOL2 for each opening number of the opening/closing body 64b, that is, one opening/closing body 64b) Opening time), stipulated number (maximum number of winnings in the big winning opening in one round game), interval time (opening/closing body 64b between round games), ending time (usually after the last round game is over) The special game (waiting time until the special symbol variation display) is restarted is stored in advance for each special figure type as illustrated.

For example, when the special symbol type is the special symbol A or the special symbol B, when the big hit game as the first special game is executed, the opening/closing body 64b by energizing the solenoid SOL2 is targeted for the big winning component 64. The round continues until the condition that either the entrance 64a is opened for 29 seconds by the opening operation of 9 or that 9 game balls (count C=9) is entered in the entrance 64a is satisfied. Then, the round is repeated 5 times.
If the special symbol type is the special symbol C, and the big hit game is executed, the big winning component 64 is controlled and the opening 64b is opened by energizing the solenoid SOL2 so that the entrance 64a is 29 seconds. The round continues until either condition of opening or entering nine game balls (count C=9) into the ball entrance 64a is satisfied, and the round is repeated 10 times. When the special symbol type is the special symbol D (special bonus is "big hit" with special 2 hold), when the special game (big hit game) is executed, the special winning component 64 is controlled by the opening operation of the opening/closing body 64b. The round continues until the condition that either the ball entrance 64a is opened for 29 seconds or that 9 game balls (count C=9) is entered in the ball entrance 64a is satisfied, and the round concerned. Is repeated 9 times. Further, when the special symbol type is the special symbol E (“large hit” with the special 2 held), when the big hit game is executed, the ball entry port 64a is opened by the opening operation of the opening/closing body 64b with the big winning component 64 as the control target. The round is continued until the condition of either opening for 29 seconds or entering nine game balls in the ball entrance 64a is satisfied, and the round is repeated three times.

Further, when the special symbol type is the special symbol F ("small hit" with the special 2 hold), when the small hit game as the second special game is executed, the big winning component 64 is controlled and the opening/closing body One round until either the condition that the ball entrance 64a is opened for 29 seconds by the opening operation of 64b or that 9 game balls (count C=9) is entered in the ball entrance 64a is satisfied. Continues. In addition, when the game ball entered during the one round passes through the above-described specific area provided in the big winning component 64, the small hit game is followed by the big hit game as the third special game. As shown in the figure, in the big hit game via the small hit game, the big winning component 64 is controlled and the opening 64b opens the entrance 64a for 29 seconds, or The round continues until one of the conditions for entering 9 game balls (count C=9) into the ball opening 64a is satisfied, and the round is repeated 9 times (total of 10 in the small hit game). round). Further, when the special symbol type is the special symbol G ("small hit" with the special 2 held), when the small hit game is executed, the big winning component 64 is controlled and the opening operation of the opening/closing body 64b enters the ball. One round continues until either the condition that the mouth 64a is opened for 29 seconds or that nine game balls (count C=9) is entered in the ball entrance port 64a is satisfied. In addition, when the game ball entered during the one round passes through the above-described specific area provided in the big winning component 64, the small hit game is followed by the big hit game. As shown in the figure, in the big hit game via the small hit game, the big winning component 64 is controlled and the opening 64b opens the entrance 64a for 29 seconds, or The round continues until any of the conditions for entering 9 game balls (count C=9) into the ball opening 64a is satisfied, and the round is repeated 3 times (4 in total with the small hit game). round).

In this way, the number of round games (the number of rounds) executed in the special game is set to be different according to the special figure type, and as the number of round games increases, the prize that can be won by the player. Since the number of balls increases, it becomes a great concern for the player as to how many rounds the special game will start. Further, as described above, the special game in this example, the big hit game (first special game) and the small hit game (first special game) which are executed based on whether the special symbol stop mode is "big hit" or "small hit" ( There is a second special game) and a big hit game (third special game) that is executed based on the fact that a game ball has passed a specific area during a small hit game, and is classified as a so-called 1-kind 2-kind mixing machine. It

[About special figure fluctuation pattern determination lottery]
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table TB referred to in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination lottery. The variation pattern determination table TB is divided into a first-half variation pattern determination table TB and a second-half variation pattern determination table. Each of the first-half variation pattern determination table TB and the second-half variation pattern determination table is for the current gaming state and special figure win/loss lottery. It is further subdivided according to the result.

9A and 9B are first half variation pattern determination tables that are referred to when the game state is "low probability" and the result of the special drawing win/loss lot is "hit (big hit or small hit)". TB and the latter half fluctuation pattern table TB and the first half fluctuation pattern determination table TB and the latter half fluctuation pattern table TB which are referred to when the game state is “low probability” and the result of the special drawing winning/losing lottery is “miss”. Examples are given below. In addition, FIGS. 9C and 9D are first-half variation patterns that are referred to when the gaming state is “high probability” and the result of the special drawing winning/losing lottery is “hit (big hit or small hit)”. The determination table TB and the second half variation pattern table TB, and the first half variation pattern determination table TB and the second half variation pattern table which are referred to when the game state is “high probability” and the result of the special drawing winning/losing lottery is “miss” Examples of TB are shown respectively.

When the game ball enters one of the first start prize component 60 and the second start prize component 62, for example, one first half variation pattern determination random number and second half variation pattern determination random number are acquired from the range of 0 to 999, respectively. One variation pattern (first half variation pattern, second half variation pattern) corresponding to each variation pattern determination random number is determined from the variation pattern determination table TB and the second half variation pattern determination table TB, and based on the determined variation pattern, The result of the drawing win/no win is notified.

In the first half variation pattern determination table TB shown in each drawing, six types of first half variation patterns of "pseudo 0" to "pseudo 5" are defined corresponding to the first half variation pattern determination random numbers in a predetermined range.
Further, in the latter half variation pattern determination table TB shown in each figure, “SP evolution big hit 1”, “SP evolution big hit 2”, “normal loss 1”, “SP” corresponding to the latter half variation pattern determination random numbers in a predetermined range. The latter half variation patterns such as "developed loss 1", "special loss 1", and "special hit 1" are defined. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9B, the game state has a low probability, and the first half variation pattern determination table TB and the first half variation pattern determination table TB corresponding to “miss” are stored in the lottery at the time of the lottery. It is set so that the ratio of each fluctuation pattern random number is different.

A fluctuation time is set for each of the fluctuation patterns selected and extracted from the above tables. For example, the first-half fluctuation patterns “pseudo 0” to “pseudo 5” that can be selected from the first-half fluctuation pattern determination table TB are “0 seconds”, “15 seconds”, “30 seconds”, “45 seconds”, and “60 seconds”, respectively. , And “75 seconds” are associated with the variable time. Further, the second half variation patterns that can be selected from the second half variation pattern determination table TB are associated with various variation times of, for example, “3 seconds” to “120 seconds”.

As described above, in the special figure variation pattern determination lottery, while referring to the current game state (low probability or high probability) and the variation pattern determination table according to the result of the special figure win/loss, the pending storage according to the type of the referred table The first half variation pattern and the second half variation pattern are extracted regardless of the number. When one first half variation pattern and one half variation pattern are determined from each variation pattern determination table TB, the first half variation pattern command and the second half variation pattern command including information corresponding to the determined first half variation pattern and second half variation pattern are rendered. It is transmitted to the control circuit 200 side, and along with the variable display of the effect symbol S, various effects (variable effects) according to each variation pattern are displayed on the display screen D1 of the main display device 80. Further, as described above, each fluctuation pattern is associated with a fluctuation time (second), and the total time of the fluctuation time corresponding to the first half fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation time corresponding to the latter half fluctuation pattern is the first special symbol. The variable display time of the special symbol displayed on the display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B, and the variable display of the effect symbol S that is variably displayed in synchronism with the variable display of the special symbol on the main display device 80. It is the total time of the time and the effect (for example, notice effect, reach effect) displayed along with the variable display of the effect symbol S.

Note that, although the details will be described later, the variation time (first half variation time) associated with the first half variation pattern among the above variation patterns is a production time (performance scale) for pseudo continuous production, which is one mode of variation production. The variation time (second half variation time) associated with the latter half variation pattern is used as the presentation time after the pseudo continuous production. In addition, in this example, when the gaming state has a low probability and a high probability, the variation time (first half variation time + second half variation) is higher in the case of high probability than in the case of low probability. The average time is set to be long. Specifically, when the gaming state is a high-probability state, the first-half variation pattern of “15” seconds or more is always selected as the first-half variation pattern, so that, for example, when the gaming state has a low probability. The average fluctuation time of is about 13 seconds, while the average fluctuation time with a high probability is about 35 seconds. As a result, the variation time per special symbol in the high-probability state set to a relatively short number of times is lengthened, and the interest of the game is improved.

The main control circuit 100 controls the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B at the same time as the transmission of each variation pattern command, and starts the variable display of the special symbol on any display device. After that, the main control circuit 100 controls the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B to stop the variation of the special symbol based on the lapse of the variable display time, and the production control A special figure stop designating command to be described later is transmitted to the circuit 200 side to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol S variably displayed on the display screen D1. It should be noted that details of the processing relating to these variable displays will be described later.
As described above, the main control circuit 100 executes the special symbol winning/abstracting lottery, the special symbol type determining lottery, and the special symbol variation pattern determining lottery at the start of variation of the special symbol (when the starting condition is satisfied), and Depending on the final stop mode of the symbol and the effect symbol S, the result of the special symbol win/loss lottery related to the possibility of executing the special game is notified.
Also, various lottery processes related to the execution of these special games may be collectively referred to as a special drawing game. In addition, generally, the player will recognize the result of the special drawing winning/missing lottery by the stop mode of the effect symbol S that is variably displayed on the display screen D1 in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, various kinds of lottery are executed triggered by the entrance into any of the first start prize component 60 and the second start prize component 62, and the result of the various kinds of lottery is predetermined. In the case of the result (“big hit” or “small hit”), the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode showing the predetermined result. After the symbols are stopped, a special game advantageous for the player (“big hit game” or “small hit game”) is executed, and the game state after the special game is switched according to the situation at that time. is there. The details of the game state transition will be described later.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, a lottery (whether or not a normal game is executed to open and close the opening/closing body 66a provided in the ordinary electric accessory 66, independently of various kinds of lottery related to the execution of the special game, etc. Drawing success/failure lottery and general drawing variable time pattern determination lottery) are executed. Hereinafter, an outline of various lottery processing (universal figure game) regarding whether or not a normal game can be executed will be described.

When the game sphere passes through the universal figure passing gate 68, a universal figure valid/invalid judgment random number referred to in a later-described universal figure valid/improper lottery is acquired, and the obtained random number is stored in the reserved storage area of the RAM 100c. Here, the reserved storage area has a public figure storage area capable of storing the above-mentioned general figure valid/invalid random number, and the general figure storage area has one storage section (first storage section). When the game ball passes through the universal figure passing gate 68, the universal figure valid/invalid determination random number is stored in the first storage unit. However, the number of public figure pending storages (X3) that can be stored in the public figure pending storage area is set to one, and the number of public figure pending storages X3 does not exceed the upper limit.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an outline of the universal figure validity determination table TB that is referred to in the universal figure validity drawing. When the game ball passes through the universal figure passing gate 68, for example, one universal figure propriety determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99. As shown in the figure, the universal figure appropriateness determination table TB defines the determination result (“win” or “miss”) corresponding to the universal figure appropriateness determination random numbers from 0 to 99. The probability that the determination result is a win when the universal figure appropriateness determination table TB is referred to is 1/1.2. When the acquired universal figure validity determination random number is a random number corresponding to "winning", the determination result is a win, and when the random number corresponding to "missing" is a determination result is a loss.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating the universal figure variation pattern determination table TB that is referred to in the universal figure variation pattern determination lottery. When the above-mentioned universal figure winning/disapproval lottery is performed, the variation time of the ordinary symbol is determined based on the universal figure variation pattern determination table TB. As shown in the figure, the universal figure fluctuation pattern determination table TB is referred to when the gaming state has a low probability, and the low probability universal figure variation pattern determination table TB1 is referenced when the gaming state has a high probability. The high-probability universal pattern variation pattern determination table TB2 is defined, and a single variation time is defined in each table. Then, according to the low probability general pattern fluctuation pattern determination table TB1, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined to be "100 seconds", and according to the high probability general pattern fluctuation pattern determination table TB2, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol It is decided to "2.5 seconds". In this way, when the variation time of the normal symbol is determined, the variation display of the ordinary symbol displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 37 is started over the determined variation time, and after the variation time elapses, It is stopped and displayed in a mode showing the result of the drawing win/loss lot.

Here, the normal symbol display device 37 is configured, for example, as a form of arranging a plurality of LED lamps, a plurality of lamps blink during variable display, and in the case where the result of the above-mentioned universal symbol winning/losing lottery is a hit. Of the plurality of lamps, a lamp of a specific LED is turned on and stopped, and when there is a loss, a lamp other than the specified lamp is turned on. In addition, in the above description, an example in which a single variation time is defined according to the gaming state is shown, but multiple variation times are defined in each table, and a normal symbol that is different for each gaming state by lottery with a predetermined random number It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the fluctuation time of is determined.

[Regular game]
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an outline of the opening/closing body operation table TB which is referred to in a normal game executed when the result of the above-mentioned general drawing hit/miss lottery becomes a hit and the normal symbol is stopped in a mode indicating that the hit is a hit. Is. As shown in the figure, the opening/closing body operation table TB defines the number of times the opening/closing body 66a is opened and the opening time per one opening operation, which is referred to when the gaming state has a low probability. It is subdivided into a probability opening/closing body operation table TB1 and a high probability opening/closing body operation table TB2 that is referred to when the gaming state has a high probability. Then, in the case where the gaming state has a low probability, when the normal symbol is stopped in a manner indicating a hit, the solenoid SOL1 is energized and controlled by referring to the opening/closing body operation table TB1, and the opening/closing of the ordinary electric accessory 66 is performed. The body 66a is opened once for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the case where the gaming state has a high probability, when the normal symbol is stopped in a manner indicating a hit, the solenoid SOL1 is energized and controlled by referring to the opening/closing body operation table TB2, and the normal electric accessory 66 The opening/closing body 66a is opened once for 1.8 seconds. In addition, the variation time of the normal symbol is not limited to the above-mentioned one, and the number of times the opening/closing body 66a is opened may be set to a plurality of times.

That is, when the gaming state is a low probability state, the variation time of the normal symbol is longer than that in the high probability state, and the opening time of the opening/closing body 66a is extremely short, so that the gaming ball is normal. The probability of entering the electric accessory 66 is extremely low. On the other hand, when the game state is a high probability state, compared with the case of a low probability state, the variation time of the normal symbol is greatly shortened, and the opening time of the opening/closing body 66a is significantly lengthened. If the player continuously hits the right-handed area ER, the game ball will enter the ordinary electric accessory 66 with a very high probability.
Then, as described above, when the game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 66, the first opening/closing body 90a and the second opening/closing body 90b of the second starting prize component 62 are opened, and the game ball is hit to the right ER area. When the game ball is continuously launched, the game ball enters the second ball entrance 94 from the second opening/closing body 90b side with a very high probability. Then, the probability that the result of the special drawing win/loss lottery executed when the player enters the second entrance 94 is "small hit" is 6.7, which is extremely high. Can be said to be the most advantageous state for a player to obtain a special game. More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, in a high probability state, the “small hit game” can be acquired with an extremely high probability, and the game ball is in a specific area during the small hit game. By reaching, it is possible to win a big hit game via a small hit game with an extremely high probability.

[About game state and playability]
FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing the playability for each game state in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 13, the gaming state in this example is roughly classified into a low-probability state and a high-probability state. Hereinafter, the game method recommended in each game state and the transition of the game state will be described.

[Low probability state]
As shown in FIG. 13, when the gaming state is the low probability state, the interval until the opening operation of the ordinary electric auditors product 66 is long and is executed only in a short time, so the second starting winning component 62 is the opening operation. It is rare to do so, and it is extremely disadvantageous for the player to launch the game ball into the right-handed area ER. Therefore, in the low probability state, it is recommended to hit the game ball to the left hitting area EL.

The game ball launched in the recommended left-handed area EL enters the first start winning component 60, the special figure game for special 1 hold is sequentially executed, and is set to about 1/319. When "big hit" is obtained, one of the special symbols is selected with the probability shown in FIG. 7, and when the selected special symbol type is determined to be the special symbol A or B, the special symbol A or B is started based on the special symbol. The game state after the special game is changed to the high probability state. On the other hand, when the special symbol C is selected, the gaming state after the special game started based on the special symbol C is maintained in the low probability state without shifting.

[High probability state]
As shown in FIG. 13, when the special game based on the special symbol A or B is executed in the low probability state, the game state after the special game shifts to the high probability state. And, as described above, in the high probability state, the interval until the opening operation of the ordinary electric accessory 66 is shortened and the opening time is significantly improved, and the game ball is the second start winning part 62 of the winning ball. It becomes easier to enter the mouth 94, and the probability of the special drawing win/loss lottery targeting the special 2 hold based on the entrance to be a “small hit” increases, so that the game ball can be launched into the right-handed area ER. Recommended.

As shown in FIG. 13, the ending condition of the high probability state is different depending on the special symbol type selected in the low probability state, and after the special game is executed based on the special symbol A in the low probability state. The high probability state is until the special figure game based on the special 2 hold is confirmed 6 times, or "(regardless of the hold type (special 1 hold, special 2 hold)) until the special figure game is confirmed 10 times". Is prescribed. On the other hand, the high probability state after the special game is executed based on the special symbol B in the low probability state, until the special figure game based on the special 2 hold is confirmed once, or "(hold type (special 1 hold , Special 2))) until the special figure game is confirmed five times." When the conditions set for each special figure type are satisfied, the high probability state shifts (falls) to the low probability state.

On the other hand, if a big hit (mainly a big hit via a small hit) is won before the above conditions are met, the gaming state after the special game becomes a high probability state again, and the ending condition is advantageous for the player. Until the special figure game based on the special 2 hold is confirmed 6 times, or "(regarding the hold type (special 1 hold, special 2 hold)) until the special figure game is confirmed 10 times", and thereafter, the condition Until you are satisfied, you will have a chance to win special games in succession.

In this way, the high-probability state is a gaming state in which the chance of a special figure win/loss lottery based on the special 2 hold that improves the winning probability of the big hit game (big hit game via small hit) is given, and from the player's point of view. , In a low probability state, obtain a special game based on a special symbol A or B that triggers a transition to a high probability state, and pay attention to how to continuously obtain a big hit game via a small hit in a high probability state. Becomes

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 in this example, as long as the game ball is hit in the right hitting area ER in the high probability state, the special figure game based on the special 2 hold can be executed once or six times. The game state will shift to the low-probability state after the end of the special figure game six times or six times, but at the time of transition to the low-probability state, the first opening/closing body 90a of the second starting winning component 62 is in the open state. Therefore, after the high probability state is finished, the game balls are launched into the left hitting area EL at arbitrary timings, so that a maximum of two game balls are launched, with a very high probability, the first opening/closing body is opened. The ball will enter the first entrance 92 via 90a. Then, by the entrance into the first entrance 92, an opportunity for the special figure win/loss lottery based on the second special 2 suspension is given. In other words, once the player moves to the high probability state, by launching the game ball into the right-handed area ER, an opportunity for a special figure win/loss lot based on one or six special 2 holdings is given, and after the end of the high probability state. By launching the game ball into the left-handed area EL, an opportunity for a special figure win/win lottery based on two special 2 suspensions is given.

The flow of the game shown in FIG. 13 is a principle that is assumed when the player continuously hits the game ball in the recommended shooting direction in each game state, and for example, the player plays the game ball. If you hit in a direction different from the recommended launch direction, or in a high-probability state, the result of the special figure win/loss lottery (big hit probability = 1/319) that targets special 1 hold is "big hit". If it happens, the game may progress through a route different from the one shown. FIG. 14 is a table showing the transition of the game state in consideration of these irregular events.

The current game state is defined in the row of the table, the type of winning is defined in the column, and the destination of the game state and the ending condition are defined in each item that intersects with each other. For example, when the game state is a low probability state, the special figure win/loss lottery based on the special 1 hold and the special figure type determination lottery are executed, and when the big hit based on the special symbol A is obtained, the game state after the special game is a high probability state. Become. On the other hand, when the game state is a high probability state, the special figure win/loss lottery based on the special 1 hold and the special figure type determination lottery are executed, and when the big hit based on the special symbol A is obtained, the game state after the special game becomes a high probability state. Although it is stipulated that the transition is specified, the probability that the special drawing win/loss result based on the special 1 hold will be a "big hit" is 1 in 319, so such a transition is irregular, so hatching Indicated by.
Further, in the example of the figure, when the hit (“big hit” or “small hit”) based on the special 2 hold in the low probability state occurs, the transition destination is set to the high probability state, and the end condition is “6. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as the positioning per premier, the ending condition is set to “50 times or 100 times”, and the next condition in the high probability state is set. It may be a hit when the acquisition of the special game is substantially confirmed. Hereinafter, main processing by the main control circuit 100 in the pachinko machine 1 described above will be described using a plurality of flowcharts.

[CPU initialization processing of main control circuit 100]
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an outline of the CPU initialization process executed by the CPU 100a of the main control circuit 100. When external power is supplied to the power supply circuit, power is supplied to the CPU 100a and a system reset is input, and the CPU 100a performs the following CPU initialization process (step S100).

(Step S100-1)
When the power is turned on, the CPU 100a reads a boot program from the ROM 100b as an initial setting process and performs a setting process necessary for executing various processes.

(Step S100-3)
The CPU 100a sets the wait processing time in the timer counter. The wait processing time is a startup waiting time of the payout control circuit 150 and the effect control circuit 200, and the payout control circuit 150 and the effect control circuit 200 transmit various kinds of data transmitted from the main control circuit 100 depending on the elapsed wait processing time. The command can be received.

(Step S100-5)
The CPU 100a determines whether the power-off notice signal is detected. A power-off detection circuit is connected to the main control circuit 100, and when the power-supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, the power-supply detection circuit outputs a power-off notice signal. If the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S100-3. If the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S100-7.

(Step S100-7)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the wait time set in step S100-3 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S100-9, and if it is determined that the wait time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S100-5.

(Step S100-9)
The CPU 100a executes processing necessary for permitting access to the main RAM 100c.

(Step S100-11)
The CPU 100a determines whether the RAM clear signal is on. A RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back surface of the pachinko machine 1. When the RAM clear button is pressed, the RAM clear detection switch detects the pressing operation of the RAM clear button and performs the main control. A RAM clear signal is output to the circuit 100. Here, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear button is being pressed, it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on. If it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on, the process proceeds to step S100-13, and if it is determined that the RAM clear signal is not on, the process proceeds to step S100-19.

(Step S100-13)
The CPU 100a performs an initialization process of clearing data to be cleared in the RAM 100c that is to be cleared when the power is turned on (when resetting to clear the RAM 100c).

(Step S100-15)
The CPU 100a performs a transmission process (a process of storing in a transmission buffer) of a subcommand (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the effect control circuit 200 that the RAM 100c has been cleared.

(Step S100-17)
The CPU 100a performs a process of transmitting a payout command (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the payout control circuit 150 that the RAM 100c has been cleared (a process of storing the payout command in the transmission buffer).

(Step S100-19)
The CPU 100a executes the processing necessary for calculating the checksum.

(Step S100-21)
The CPU 100a determines whether the checksum calculated in step S100-19 above does not match the checksum stored when the power was cut off. As a result, if it is determined that they do not match, the process proceeds to step S100-13, and if it is determined that they do not match (match), the process proceeds to step S100-23.

(Step S100-23)
The CPU 100a performs an initialization process of clearing data to be cleared in the RAM 100c that is to be cleared when the power is restored (when the data before power-off is maintained without clearing the RAM 100c).

(Step S100-25)
The CPU 100a performs a transmission process (a process of storing in a transmission buffer) of a sub-command (power restoration specification command) for transmitting to the effect control circuit 200 that the power supply has been restored.

(Step S100-27)
The CPU 100a performs a process of transmitting a payout command (power supply restoration designation command) for transmitting to the payout control circuit 150 that the power supply has been restored (a process of storing in a transmission buffer).

(Step S100-29)
At the time of power-on, the CPU 100a transmits a special-drawing type designation command indicating the type of special figure, a special-order 1 holding designation command indicating the number of special 1-holding storage, and a special 2 holding designation command indicating the number of special-holding storage. Executes subcommand set processing (processing to store in the transmission buffer).

(Step S100-31)
The CPU 100a sets the timer interrupt cycle.

(Step S100-33)
The CPU 100a performs a process for prohibiting an interrupt. By this process, the interrupt process for receiving the reception data (main command) from the payout control circuit 150 (not shown) during the timer interrupt and the execution of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 17 are prohibited.

(Step S100-35)
The CPU 100a updates the initial value update random number for special figure classification random number. The initial value update random number for special figure classification random number is for determining the initial value and the end value of the special figure classification random number. That is, when the special figure type determination random number is rotated once from the special figure type determination random number initial value update random number to the special figure type determination random number initial value update random number-1 by the special figure type determination random number update process described later, The special figure type determination random number is updated to the initial value update random number for the special figure type determination random number at that time.

(Step S100-37)
The CPU 100a analyzes the received data (main command) received from the payout control circuit 150, and executes various processes according to the received data.

(Step S100-39)
CPU100a performs processing for transmitting the subcommand stored in the transmission buffer to effect control circuit 200.

(Step S100-41)
The CPU 100a performs a process for permitting interruption.

(Step S100-43)
The CPU 100a updates the variation pattern determination random number, and thereafter repeats the processes from step S100-33 (hereinafter, for convenience, the process of repeating steps S100-33 to S100-43 is referred to as the main loop process).

Next, the interrupt processing in the main control circuit 100 will be described. Here, the power-off save processing (XINT interrupt processing) and the timer interrupt processing will be described.

[Saving process when main control circuit 100 is powered off (XINT interrupt process)]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a power-off evacuation process (XINT interrupt process) in the main control circuit 100. The CPU 100a monitors the power-off detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value (a power-off notice signal is input), the CPU 100a interrupts during execution of the main loop processing of the CPU initialization processing described above. Execute time saving processing. In the present embodiment, the saving process at power-off is not interrupted during the timer interrupt process described later.

(Step S300-1)
When the power off notice signal is input, the CPU 100a saves the register.

(Step S300-3)
The CPU 300a checks the power off notice signal.

(Step S300-5)
As a result of step S300-3, the CPU 100a shifts the processing to step S300-11 when it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, and when the CPU 100a determines that the power-off notice signal is not detected, the step is performed. The process moves to S300-7.

(Step S300-7)
The CPU 100a restores the register.

(Step S300-9)
The CPU 100a performs a process for permitting interruption, and ends the power-off saving process without performing the save process (power-off saving process after step S300-11).

(Step S300-11)
The CPU 100a executes an output port clearing process for stopping the output of the output port.

(Step S300-13)
The CPU 100a executes a checksum setting process for calculating and storing the checksum.

(Step S300-15)
The CPU 100a executes a RAM protection setting process necessary to prohibit access to the RAM 100c.

(Step S300-17)
The CPU 100a sets a predetermined power-off detection signal detection count to the counter value of the loop counter in order to set the power-off occurrence monitoring time.

(Step S300-19)
The CPU 100a checks the power-off notice signal.

(Step S300-21)
The CPU 100a determines whether the power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S300-17, and if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S300-23. ..

(Step S300-23)
The CPU 100a subtracts 1 from the value of the loop counter set in step S300-17.

(Step S300-25)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the loop counter is 0. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S300-19, and when it is determined that the counter value is 0, the above-described CPU initialization process (step S100) is performed.

When the power is actually cut off, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 is stopped while the steps S300-17 to S300-25 are looped.

[Timer interrupt processing of main control circuit 100]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart explaining the timer interrupt processing in the main control circuit 100. The main control circuit 100 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in this embodiment, and may be 2 ms). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, it interrupts during execution of the main loop processing of the CPU initialization processing (step S100), and the following timer interrupt processing is executed.

(Step S400-1)
The CPU 100a saves the register.

(Step S400-3)
The CPU 100a performs a process for permitting interruption. By this processing, the interrupt processing for receiving the reception data (main command) from the payout control circuit 150 (not shown) is permitted during the timer interrupt.

(Step S400-5)
CPU100a outputs the common data set in the common output buffer to the output port, the first special symbol display device 35A, the second special symbol display device 35B, the first special symbol hold display device 36A, the second special symbol hold display The dynamic port output process for controlling the lighting of the device 36B, the normal symbol display device 37, and the normal symbol hold display device 38 is executed.

(Step S400-7)
The CPU 100a reads various kinds of input port information, and executes a port input process for accurately acquiring the latest switch state in various kinds of devices connected to the main control circuit 100.

(Step S400-9)
The CPU 100a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Here, unless otherwise specified, the various timer counters are decremented each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control circuit 100 is performed, and the decrement is stopped when it becomes zero.

(Step S400-11)
Similar to step S100-35, the CPU 100a executes the update process of the initial value update random number for special figure classification random number.

(Step S400-13)
The CPU 100a performs a process of updating the special figure type determination random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding 1, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter makes one round, the Initial value update for special figure type symbol random number Updates the random number based on the value of the random number.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the special figure appropriateness determination random number and the universal figure appropriateness determination random number are hardware random numbers updated by the hardware random number generation unit incorporated in the main control circuit 100. The hardware random number generation unit updates each of the above random numbers in accordance with a certain rule, and automatically changes the random number sequence each time the random number sequence makes one round, and also changes the start value each time the system is reset. .. Further, in the present embodiment, the special figure appropriateness determination random number and the universal figure appropriateness determination random number use the hardware random number updated by the hardware random number generation unit as the determination random number, but the software random number is used for the determination. When used as a random number, the initial value can be changed by providing an initial value update random number like the special figure classification random number.

(Step S500)
The CPU 100a executes a switch management process for determining whether or not there is a signal input from the first starting opening detection switch SW1, the second starting opening detection switch SW2a; SW2b, and the universal figure gate detection switch SW5 based on the processing of step S400-7. To do. The details of the processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S600)
The CPU 100a executes a special figure game management process. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S700)
The CPU 100a executes a universal figure game management process for controlling the progress of the universal figure game. Although detailed description is omitted, the universal figure game management processing is to load a later-described universal figure game management phase (not shown), and the universal figure game control corresponding to the loaded universal figure game management phase. This is a process of selecting a module, and various processes related to the universal game are executed by calling the universal game control modules corresponding to a plurality of universal game management phases.

The ordinary game game management phase, "00H" indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation waiting process, "01H" indicating the execution of the ordinary symbol variation process, "02H" indicating the execution of the ordinary symbol after-stop process, ordinary electric accessory "03H" indicating the execution of the winning opening opening pre-processing, "04H" indicating the execution of the normal electric accessory winning opening opening control processing, "05H" indicating the execution of the normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective processing, and the normal electric It consists of "06H" indicating the execution of the winning a prize mouth end wait process, and shows the stage of the execution process of the universal figure game, that is, the progress state of the universal figure game by these phases. Then, these phases are updated by the universal figure game management process.

For example, if the universal figure game management phase is "00H" indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation waiting process, the above-mentioned universal figure storage area number (X3) is 1 or more, on condition that it is as described above. The universal figure acceptance/rejection lottery using the universal figure acceptance/rejection determination table TB, and the universal figure variation pattern determination lottery using the aforementioned universal figure variation pattern determination table TB are executed, and the variation time of the determined ordinary symbol is set as a timer. set. In addition, if the normal symbol game management phase is “01H” indicating execution of the normal symbol changing process, depending on the change time of the normal symbol set in the timer, the normal symbol stop mode Set the stop time together with, to stop the fluctuation of the normal symbol. In addition, when the general figure game management phase is “02H” indicating execution of the normal symbol stop processing, after confirming the result of the general figure win/loss lot after the stop time has passed, on condition that it is “win” A timer is set to the pre-opening time which is the time until the opening/closing body 66a of the ordinary electric accessory 66 is opened. In the case of "miss", the process returns to the normal symbol variation waiting process (00H). In addition, when the general/university game management phase is “03H” indicating execution of the normal electric prize winning opening opening pre-processing, the normal electric prize winning opening opening/closing switching processing is executed on condition that the pre-opening time has elapsed. To do. Here, the ordinary electric prize winning part opening/closing switching process is a process of extracting control data and the like of the solenoid SOL1 according to the opening/closing body operation table TB described above. In addition, when the general/university game management phase is “04H” indicating execution of the ordinary electric prize winning part opening control processing, the solenoid SOL1 is energized according to the control data, and the opening/closing specified in the opening/closing body operation table TB is performed. The opening/closing body 66a is opened until the number of times the body is opened/closed (upper limit number of times) is reached, and the opening/closing body 66a is closed based on the upper limit number of times being reached.
Further, in the case of the ordinary figure game management phase is "05H" indicating the execution of the normal electric prize winning part closing effective process, the normal symbol fluctuation waiting process (00H) is executed again after the opening/closing body 66a is closed. Set the wait time until it is set in the timer. In addition, when the general figure game management phase is “06H” indicating execution of the normal electric auditors prize winning end wait processing, the normal figure game management phase waits for the normal symbol variation based on the elapsed wait time. The process (00H) is performed. In this way, each universal figure game management phase is switched according to the stage of the execution processing of the universal figure game, and the main control circuit 100 executes the process corresponding to each universal figure game management phase to progress the universal figure game. To do.

(Step S400-15)
The CPU 100a executes error management processing for determining various errors and making settings according to the error determination result.

(Step S400-17)
The CPU 100a checks the input of the first starting opening detecting switch SW1, the second starting opening detecting switch SW2a; SW2b, the special winning opening detecting switch SW3, the accessory detecting switch SW4, and the general winning opening detecting switch SW6, and the corresponding prize ball. The winning opening switch process for adding a control counter or the like is executed.

(Step S400-19)
The CPU 100a executes a payout control management process for creating a payout command based on the counter value of the prize ball control counter set in step S400-17 and transmitting the command to the payout control circuit 150. To do.

(Step S400-21)
The CPU 100a executes external information management processing for setting (storing in the output port buffer) output data for external information output from the external information output terminal board 151 to the outside.

(Step S400-23)
CPU100a, 1st special design display 35A, 2nd special design display 35B, 1st special design reservation display 36A, 2nd special design reservation display 36B, normal design display 37, and normal design reservation display 38 LED display setting processing is performed to set (store in the output port buffer) common data for controlling lighting of various indicators (LEDs) such as.

(Step S400-25)
The CPU 100a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the solenoid SOL1 for opening/closing the opening/closing body 66a and the solenoid SOL2 for opening/closing the opening/closing body 64b, and sets them in the output port buffer (stores in the output port buffer). Executes output image composition processing.

(Step S400-27)
The CPU 100a executes a port output process for outputting the value of the common output buffer stored in each output port buffer to the output port (excluding the one output by the dynamic port output process of step S400-5).

(Step S400-29)
The CPU 100a restores the register and ends the timer interrupt process.
The switch management process of step S500 and the special figure game management process of step S600 of the above timer interrupt process will be described in detail below.

[Switch management processing]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating the switch management process (step S500) in the main control circuit 100.

(Step S500-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the universal figure gate detection switch SW5 is turned on, that is, whether the detection signal from the universal figure gate detection switch SW5 is input based on the passage of the game ball to the universal figure passage gate 68. As a result of the determination, if the detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S510, and if not, the process proceeds to step S500-3.

(Step S510)
The CPU 100a executes gate passage processing based on passage of the game ball to the universal figure passage gate 68. Here, the gate passage processing is performed by acquiring the above-mentioned general-university-drawing acceptance random number described above, and on the condition that the current number of general-use universal figure holding storages is less than the upper limit that can be stored in the general-use universal figure holding storage area. This is a process of storing the drawing validity determination random number in the first storage unit. In the case where the effect control circuit is used to display the stored information on the display screen D1 or the like, a general-drawing reservation designation command indicating the number-of-universal-drawings storage X3 stored in the general-drawing reservation storage area is transmitted to the transmission buffer. Set to (store in send buffer). By the execution of the process, the corresponding portion of the hold display section of the normal symbol hold display device 38, which is provided in plural by the process of step S400-5 in correspondence with the upper limit of the number X3 of stored numbers of normal symbols, is turned on.

(Step S500-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the first starting opening detection switch SW1 is turned on, that is, whether the detection signal from the first starting opening detection switch SW1 is input based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning component 60. To do. If the result of determination is that there is a detection signal input, the process moves to step S520, and if there is no input, the process moves to step S500-5.

(Step S520)
The CPU 100a executes a first start opening passage process based on the game balls entering the first start winning component 60. The details of the first starting opening passage processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S500-5)
The CPU 100a detects whether any of the second starting opening detection switches SW2a; SW2b is turned on, that is, the second starting opening detection switch SW2a; SW2b detects based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning component 62. Determine if a signal is input. If the result of determination is that there is an input of a detection signal, the processing moves to step S530, and if there is no input, the processing moves to step S500-7.

(Step S530)
The CPU 100a executes the second start opening passage process based on the game ball entering the second start winning component 62. The details of the second starting opening passage processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S500-7)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the special winning opening detection switch SW3 is turned on, that is, whether the detection signal from the special winning opening detection switch SW3 is input based on the entry of the game ball into the special winning component 64. As a result of the determination, if the detection signal from the special winning opening detection switch SW3 is input, the process proceeds to step S500-9, and if there is no input, the process proceeds to step S500-11.

(Step S500-9)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not a special game is currently being executed, and determines whether or not a game ball has been properly inserted into the special winning component 64. Here, when it is determined that the special game is not in progress, a predetermined fraud detection process (for example, the fact that the fraud is detected is notified by the display screen D1, the speaker unit 8, the LED, etc.) is executed, and the special game is in progress. When it is determined that the game balls have been properly entered into the big winning component 64, the special winning opening prize ball number counter is incremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S500-11.

(Step S500-11)
CPU100a, the specific area detection switch disposed in the special winning component 64 is turned on, that is, the game ball that entered the special winning component 64 reaches the specific area, the detection signal from the specific area detecting switch Determine whether you have entered. As a result of the determination, if the detection signal from the specific area detection switch is input, the process proceeds to step S500-13, and if there is no input, the switch management process ends.

(Step S500-13)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the small hit game is currently being executed, and determines whether or not the game ball has reached the specific area properly. Here, when it is determined that the small hit game is not in play, a predetermined fraud detection process (for example, the fact that the fraud detection is detected is notified by the display screen D1, the speaker unit 8, the LED, etc.), and the small hit is performed. When it is determined that the game ball has reached the specific area properly during the game, the specific area flag is turned on and the switch management process is ended.

[First starting opening passage processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating the first starting opening passage process (step S520) in the main control circuit 100.

(Step S520-1)
The CPU 100a sets "00H" as the special symbol identification value. Here, the special symbol identification value is for identifying whether the hold type is special 1 hold or special 2 hold, and the special symbol identification value (00H) indicates special 1 hold, special symbol identification The value (01H) indicates special 2 hold.

(Step S520-3)
CPU100a sets the address of the special symbol 1 reservation sphere number counter.

(Step S535)
The CPU 100a executes the special symbol random number acquisition process and ends the first starting opening passage process. It should be noted that this special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using the same module as the second starting port passing process (step S530). Therefore, the details of the special symbol random number acquisition process will be described after the description of the second starting port passing process.

[Second starting port passage processing]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating the second starting opening passage process (step S530) in the main control circuit 100.

(Step S530-1)
The CPU 100a sets "01H" as the special symbol identification value.

(Step S530-3)
CPU100a sets the address of the special symbol 2 reservation sphere number counter.

(Step S535)
The CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process described later and ends the process.

[Special symbol random number acquisition process]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control circuit 100. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a common module in the above-described first starting port passing process (step S520) and second starting port passing process (step S530).

(Step S535-1)
The CPU 100a loads the special symbol identification value set in step S520-1 or step S530-1.

(Step S535-3)
CPU100a loads the number of target special symbol holding balls. Here, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "00H", the counter value of the special symbol 1 holding sphere number counter, that is, the special 1 holding storage number is loaded. If the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "01H", the counter value of the special symbol 2 holding sphere number counter, that is, the special 2 holding storage number is loaded.

(Step S535-5)
The CPU 100a loads the special figure validity determination random number updated by the hardware random number generation unit.

(Step S535-7)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the number of target special symbol holding balls loaded in step S535-3 is equal to or more than the upper limit value (4 or more for special 1 hold, 2 or more for special 2 hold). As a result, if it is determined that it is equal to or more than the upper limit value, the special symbol random number acquisition process is ended, and if it is determined that it is not equal to or more than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S535-9.

(Step S535-9)
CPU100a updates the counter value of the target special symbol holding sphere counter (special symbol 1 holding sphere number counter or special symbol 2 holding sphere number counter) to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S535-11)
The CPU 100a of the storage unit of the special figure reservation storage area is a target storage section (a first storage section to a fourth storage section and a special second reservation for the special 1 reservation, which is a target for saving the acquired special figure validity determination random number. First storage unit, second storage unit) is calculated.

(Step S535-13)
The CPU 100a acquires the special figure valid/invalid judgment random number loaded in step S535-5, the special figure type determination random number updated in step S400-13, and the fluctuation pattern determination random number updated in step S100-43. It is stored in the target storage unit calculated in step S535-11.

(Step S540)
The CPU 100a executes the acquisition pre-determination process based on the various random numbers stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. The acquisition pre-determination process is omitted.

(Step S535-15)
The CPU 100a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 holding sphere number counter and the special symbol 2 holding sphere number counter.

(Step S535-17)
Based on the counter value loaded in the above step S535-15, the CPU 100a sets the special figure hold designation command in the transmission buffer (stores in the transmission buffer), and ends the special symbol random number acquisition processing (step S535). Here, the special symbol 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value of the special symbol 1 hold sphere counter (special 1 reserve memory number), and the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserve sphere counter (special 2 reserve memory number) Based on the above, the special figure 2 hold designation command is set.

When the special figure 1 hold designating command or the special figure 2 hold designating command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 is displayed on a part of a display screen D1 described later according to the effect mode. Control is performed to increase the number of predetermined hold display icons indicating the number of 1 reserved memory and the number of reserved 2 reserved memory so that the player can visually recognize the current number of reserved 1 reserved and reserved 2 reserved. In addition, by the execution of the process, the number of special 1 reserved storage by the process of step S400-5, and a plurality of first special symbol reserved display devices 36A and second special symbols provided corresponding to the upper limit number of the number of special 2 reserved storages. The corresponding part of the hold display unit of the hold display device 36B is lit.

FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining the special figure game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning part 60 and the second starting winning part 62 (the first entrance 92; the second entrance 94). Various kinds of lottery processing (special figure game) related to availability, and various kinds of lottery processing related to opening and closing operation of the ordinary electric auditors 66 triggered by the passage of the game ball to the universal figure passing gate 68 (common game) (Figure game) progresses concurrently in parallel.
Then, the special figure game is executed stepwise and repeatedly every time the player enters one of the above winning prize parts, but in the main control circuit 100, each process relating to the special figure game is managed by the special figure game. It is managed by the phase.

As shown in FIG. 22, the ROM 100b stores a plurality of special figure game control modules for controlling execution of special figure games, and a special figure game management phase is associated with each of these special figure game control modules. Has been.
Specifically, if the special figure game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "special symbol change waiting process" is called, and if the special figure game management phase is "01H" , The module for executing the "special symbol changing process" is called, when the special symbol game management phase is "02H", the module for executing the "special symbol stop processing" is called If the special figure game management phase is "03H", the module for executing the "special winning opening pre-processing" is called, and if the special figure game management phase is "04H", " The module for executing the "special winning hole opening control process" is called, and when the special figure game management phase is "05H", the module for executing the "special winning hole closing effective process" is called, When the special figure game management phase is "06H", the module for executing "big hit game end wait processing" is called, and when the special figure game management phase is "07H", "small hit" A module for executing "game end wait processing" is called.

[Special game management processing]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating the special figure game management process (step S600) in the main control circuit 100.

(Step S600-1)
The CPU 100a loads the special figure game management phase.

(Step S600-3)
The CPU 100a selects the special figure game control module corresponding to the special figure game management phase loaded in step S600-1.

(Step S600-5)
CPU100a loads the special figure game timer which manages the control time concerning the special figure game, moves processing.

(Step S600-7)
The CPU 100a calls the special figure game control module selected in step S600-3 to start the process, and ends the special figure game management process.

[Special symbol fluctuation waiting processing]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation waiting process in the main control circuit 100. This special symbol variation waiting process is executed when the special symbol game management phase is "00H".

(Step S610-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 2 holding sphere number counter, that is, the special 2 holding storage number is "1" or more. As a result of the determination, when it is determined that the special 2 reserved storage number is “1” or more, the process is moved to step S610-7, and when it is determined that the special 2 reserved storage number is not “1” or more, the step is performed. The processing moves to S610-3.

(Step S610-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved sphere number counter, that is, the special 1 reserved storage number is “1” or more. As a result, if it is determined that the special 1 reserved storage number is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S610-7, and if it is determined that the special 1 reserved storage number is not “1” or more, step S610. Move processing to -5.

As is clear from the processing of steps S610-1 and S610-3, when the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are stored at the same time in this example, the special 2 hold is always exhausted preferentially. Therefore, as long as the game state has a high probability and the game ball is continuously hit in the right-handed area ER, the special figure win/loss lottery based on the special 2 hold is repeatedly executed.

(Step S610-5)
The CPU 100a executes a customer waiting setting process of setting a customer waiting command in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer), and ends the special symbol variation waiting process. When the customer waiting command is transmitted to the production control circuit 200 side, the production control circuit 200 transmits a predetermined command to the VDP based on the lapse of a predetermined time from the reception of the customer waiting command and displays it. On the screen D1, a demonstration effect display indicating that the customer is waiting is displayed.

(Step S610-7)
The CPU 100a subtracts “1” from the counter value of the target special symbol holding ball number counter corresponding to the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold, and indicates that the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold has subtracted “1”. The specified command or the special 2 hold decrease designation command is set in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer), and the special 2 hold stored in the first storage section and the second storage section of the second special figure hold storage area, or The block 1 transfers the special 1 reserve stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reserve storage area to the storage unit having a smaller ordinal number.
Specifically, the RAM 100c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and when it is determined in step S610-1 that the special 2 reserved storage number is "1" or more, The special 2 reservation stored in the first storage section and the second storage section of the 2 special figure reservation storage area is transferred to the 0th storage section and the first storage section, and the second storage section is cleared.
If it is determined in step S610-3 that the number of special 1 reserved memories is "1" or more, it is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reserved storage area. The special 1 hold is transferred to the 0th storage unit to the 3rd storage unit, and the fourth storage unit is cleared.
Also, based on the information of the probability state flag, the game state confirmation designation command is set in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer). The probability state flag will be described later.

By sending the special 1 hold decrease designation command or the special 2 hold decrease designation command to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 side informs the effect control circuit 200 side of the reduced special 1 hold memory number or special 2 hold memory number. Is transmitted. Based on the reception of the special 1 hold reduction designation command or the special 2 hold reduction designation command, the effect control circuit 200 increases the predetermined hold display icon based on the above-mentioned special figure 1 hold designation command or special figure 2 hold designation command. The command for decreasing the number of "1" is transmitted to the VDP so that the player can visually recognize the reduced special 1 reserved memory number and special 2 reserved memory number on the display screen D1. In addition, the execution of the processing, the processing of step S400-5 by the first special symbol reservation display device 36A, the second special symbol reservation display device 36B corresponding portion of the reservation display unit is turned off. Further, when the game state confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side, information relating to the current game state is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side each time the special symbol starts changing.

(Step S610-9)
The CPU 100a refers to the special 1 special figure valid/invalid judgment table TB1 or the special 2 special figure valid/invalid judgment table TB2 corresponding thereto based on the reservation type, and transfers the special figure valid/invalid determination random numbers transferred to the 0th storage unit. Based on, the special drawing win/loss lottery processing is performed, and data (special drawing win/loss determination data) relating to the lottery result (“big hit”, “small win”, “miss”) is stored.

(Step S610-11)
The CPU 100a executes a special figure type determination lottery process for determining the special figure type. Here, if the result of the special figure win/loss lottery in step S610-9 is a "big hit" based on the special 1 hold, it is referred to the special 1 special figure type determination table TB1 and transferred to the 0th storage unit. The special figure type corresponding to the extracted special figure type determination random number is extracted, and the data (special figure type data) related to the extracted special figure type is stored. If the result of the special figure win/loss lottery in step S610-9 is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the special 2 hold, the special 2 special figure classification determination table TB2 is referred to, and the 0th A special figure type corresponding to the special figure type determination random number transferred to the storage unit is extracted, and data related to the extracted special figure type (special figure type data) is stored.
On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol win/loss drawing of step S610-9 is “miss”, the special symbol type related to the special symbol X (miss symbol X) is extracted from the special symbol type determination table TB3, and the special symbol is extracted. The special figure classification data relating to X is stored.
After storing the special figure type data, the special figure type designation command corresponding to the special figure type data is set in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer). That is, by transmitting the special figure type designation command, the effect control circuit 200 side is transmitted with information on the special figure types extracted each time the special figure type determination lottery process is performed.

(Step S610-13)
The CPU 100a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol type extracted in step S610-11. The first special symbol display device 35A and the second special symbol display device 35B are each composed of 7 segments, and a number (counter value) is associated with each segment constituting 7 segments. The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally turned on.

(Step S610-14)
The CPU 100a executes a special figure variation pattern determination lottery for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Specifically, while loading a normal symbol probability state flag for identifying whether it is a low-probability state or a high-probability state, various variation pattern determination tables TB illustrated in FIG. 9 are referred to, and from the referenced table, The first half variation pattern and the second half variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination random number transferred to the 0 storage unit are extracted and determined. The CPU 100a sets a variation pattern command including a variation pattern identification number and variation time corresponding to the first-half variation pattern and the second-half variation pattern extracted and determined from one of the variation pattern determination tables TB table in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer). To do.
By transmitting the variation pattern command to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 side determines more specific content of the variation effect according to the content of the variation pattern command, and the content of the determined variation effect. By transmitting a command including information about VDP to the VDP, various variable effects are displayed on the display screen D1 together with the variable display of the effect symbol S.

(Step S610-15)
CPU100a loads the total value of the variation time corresponding to the first half variation pattern and the second half variation pattern extracted in step S610-14, and sets it to the special symbol variation timer.

(Step S610-17)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the special drawing win/loss lottery in the step S610-9 is "hit"("bighit" or "small hit"). The special figure type data stored in S610-11 is loaded, the type of the special symbol is confirmed, the probability state flag is confirmed, and the current game state (low probability state or high probability state) is confirmed. Then, according to the table (game state setting table TB) shown in FIG. 13, the game state after the special game is set. In addition, when the game state becomes a high probability state, a highly accurate number of times (end condition) is set. Specifically, a predetermined counter value is saved in the probability state preliminary flag and the highly-probable-times-cut preliminary counter. The high-probability special-number cutting preliminary counter is composed of a high-precise special figure number preliminary cutting counter and a high-precise special 2 holding preliminary cutting counter, and for example, the gaming state after the special game is a high probability state (special symbol A). In the case of shifting to (4), "10" and "6" are set as the counter values of the respective counters.

(Step S610-19)
In the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B, the CPU 100a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in order to start variable display of the special symbol. A counter value is associated with each of the 7-segment segments that configure the first special symbol display device 35A and the second special symbol display device 35B, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is Lighting is controlled. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be turned on at the start of variable display of the special symbol will be set in the special symbol display symbol counter. The special symbol display symbol counter, the special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display device 35A, and the special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display device 35B are provided separately. Therefore, here, the counter value is set to the counter corresponding to the hold type.

(Step S610-21)
CPU100a updates the special symbol game management phase to "01H", and ends the special symbol fluctuation waiting process. By performing the series of special symbol fluctuation waiting process, the variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B, and the variable display of the special symbol is performed. The variable display of the effect symbol S will be started on the display screen D1 substantially in synchronization.

[Special symbol changing process]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol changing process in the main control circuit 100. The special symbol changing process is executed when the special symbol game management phase is "01H".

(Step S620-1)
The CPU 100a executes a process of updating the special symbol variation base counter. The special symbol variation base counter is set to have a counter value such that it makes one round in a predetermined cycle (for example, 100 ms). Specifically, when the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter is "0", a predetermined counter value (for example, 25) is set, and when the counter value is "1" or more, The counter value is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value.

(Step S620-3)
CPU100a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter updated in step S620-1 is "0". As a result, if the counter value is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-5, and if the counter value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-5)
CPU100a performs a special symbol variation timer update process of subtracting a predetermined value from the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-15.

(Step S620-7)
CPU100a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol variation timer updated in step S620-5 is "0". As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-15, and if the timer value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-9)
The CPU 100a updates the special symbol display timer that measures the lighting time of each of the 7-segment segments constituting the first special symbol display device 35A and the second special symbol display device 35B. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, from the current timer value The timer value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1".

(Step S620-11)
CPU100a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”, the processing is moved to step S620-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not “0”, The special symbol changing process is ended.

(Step S620-13)
CPU100a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated. As a result, the respective segments forming 7-segment are sequentially turned on at predetermined intervals.

(Step S620-15)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "02H".

(Step S620-17)
The CPU 100a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-13 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. Thereby, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B.

(Step S620-19)
The CPU 100a sets the special symbol stop designation command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer). By sending the special figure stop designation command to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 sends a predetermined command to the VDP to stop the effect symbol S that is changing on the display screen D1 as a special symbol. The stop display is displayed almost in synchronization with the display.

(Step S620-21)
CPU100a sets the special symbol variation stop time (determination time), which is the time to stop and display the special symbol, in the special game timer, and ends the special symbol variation process.

[Special symbol stop processing]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol stop processing in the main control circuit 100. This special symbol post-processing is executed when the special symbol game management phase is "02H".

(Step S630-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-21 is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special symbol stop processing is ended, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the step is performed. The processing moves to S630-3.

(Step S630-3)
The CPU 100a confirms the result of the special drawing win/loss lottery.

(Step S630-5)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the special drawing win/loss lottery is “win” (“big hit” or “small hit”). As a result, if it is determined to be a "hit", the process proceeds to step S630-15, and if it is determined not to be a "hit", the process proceeds to step S630-7.

(Step S630-7)
The CPU 100a executes the cut-off management processing. Here, the normal symbol probability state flag for identifying whether the game state is a low probability state or a high probability state is loaded, and the current game state is a low probability state or a high probability state. Check if Then, when the gaming state is the high probability state, the counter value of the high-probability time cut counter is updated. Here, the high-precision special view number cutting counter is composed of a high-precision special figure number cutting counter and a high-precision special 2 hold number cutting counter, and the count value of the high-precision special figure number cutting counter is regardless of the holding type. The value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1", and the counter value of the high-precision special 2 hold count cut counter is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1" only when the fluctuation corresponds to the special 2 hold.
Then, as a result of updating the high-precision special map number cutting counter and the high-precision special 2 hold number cutting counter, if any of the counter values becomes “0”, the probability state flag is set to a value indicating a low probability state ( "0"). As a result, in the high probability state, if the variation of the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning the "win", or when the variation based on the special 2 hold is determined a predetermined number of times, the game state shifts to the low probability state. Will be done. In addition, in the said step S630-7, when a game state shift was performed, CPU100a sets the game state change designation|designated command for transmitting the game state after a transition to the production|generation control circuit 200 to a transmission buffer ( Store in send buffer). As a result, the fact that the game state has changed is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side.

(Step S630-9)
The CPU 100a sets the special state finalized game state confirmation designation command indicating the game state when the special symbol is finalized in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer).

(Step S630-11)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) a number command for transmitting the highly accurate number updated in step S630-7 to the effect control circuit 200. That is, by the processing of steps S630-9 and S630-11, each time the special symbol is determined, the game state at that time and the number of highly accurate times are transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side.

(Step S630-13)
The CPU 100a updates the special symbol game management phase to "00H", and ends the special symbol stop processing. Thereby, the special figure game management process based on the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold ends, and when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the variable display of the special symbol based on the next hold is started. Will be performed.

(Step S630-15)
The CPU 100a sets any data (special symbol A to special symbol G) defined in the special game control table TB shown in FIG. 8 according to the confirmed special symbol type.

(Step S630-17)
The CPU 100a performs a special electric auditors product maximum actuation number setting process. Specifically, with reference to the data set in step S630-15, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to special figure type=number of rounds) is set as a counter value in the special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter.

The special electric auditors maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the special game (big hit game or small hit game) to be started. On the other hand, the RAM 100c is provided with a special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter, and at the start of each round game, by adding "1" to the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter, the current round The number of games is managed. Here, with the start of the special game, a process of resetting the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation counter (updating to "0") is also executed.

(Step S630-19)
The CPU 100a refers to the data set in step S630-15, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-21)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the special game to the effect control circuit 200. By the transmission of the opening designating command, the effect control circuit 200 side transmits a predetermined command to VDP, and for example, prior to the start of the special game, the player is informed that the special game is about to start. The opening effect of is displayed.

(Step S630-23)
The CPU 100a updates the special symbol game management phase to "03H" and terminates the special symbol stop processing.

[Pre-processing of opening the special winning opening]
FIG. 27 is a flow chart for explaining a special winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control circuit 100. This special winning opening opening pre-processing is executed when the special figure game management phase is "03H".

(Step S650-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value (opening time) set in step S630-19 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value is not "0", the special winning opening opening preprocessing is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value is "0", the processing is moved to step S650-3. ..

(Step S650-3)
The CPU 100a updates the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S650-5)
The CPU 100a indicates a special winning opening opening designation command (specifically, a round to be executed (1R, 2R...)) for transmitting the opening start (opening of the round game) of the opening/closing body 64b to the effect control circuit 200. Command) in the send buffer (store in the send buffer). By transmitting the special winning opening designation command to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 sends a predetermined command to the VDP, and displays, for example, a display regarding the current number of rounds on the display screen D1.

(Step S651)
The CPU 100a executes a special winning opening/closing switching process. The special winning opening opening/closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S650-7)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "04H", and ends the special winning opening opening preprocessing.

[Winning prize opening/closing switching process]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating the special winning opening opening/closing switching process in the main control circuit 100.

(Step S651-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching number (the number of times the special winning opening is opened/closed during one round game) (this implementation). In the form, it is determined whether it is "1".). As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the special winning opening opening/closing switching process is ended, and if it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S651-3.

(Step S651-3)
The CPU 100a refers to the data of the special game control table TB, and based on the counter value of the special electric auditors opening/closing switching number counter, solenoid control data for controlling energization of the solenoid SOL2, and energization time or energization of the solenoid SOL2. The timer data that is the stop time is extracted.

(Step S651-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S651-3, the CPU 100a starts energization of the solenoid SOL2 or executes a special winning opening solenoid energization control process for stopping energization of the solenoid SOL2. By executing the special winning opening solenoid energization control process, the energization start or the energization stop of the solenoid SOL2 is controlled in steps S400-25 and S400-27.

(Step S651-7)
The CPU 100a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S651-3 in the special game timer. The timer value saved in the special game timer here is the maximum opening time of the opening/closing body 64b once.

(Step S651-9)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the energization of the solenoid SOL2 has been started, that is, whether or not the control process for starting energization of the solenoid SOL2 has been performed in step S641-5. As a result, if it is determined that the energization is started, the process proceeds to step S651-11. If it is determined that the energization is not started, the special winning opening opening/closing switching process is ended.

(Step S651-11)
The CPU 100a updates the counter value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the special winning opening opening/closing switching process.

[Winning prize opening control processing]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining a special winning opening opening control process in the main control circuit 100. This special winning opening opening control processing is executed when the special figure game management phase is "04H".

(Step S660-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S651-7 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the processing is moved to step S660-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S660. The process is moved to -3.

(Step S660-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching number. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S650-7, and if it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S651.

(Step S651)
When it is determined in step S650-3 that the counter value of the special electric auditors product open/close switching count counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric auditors product open/close switching count, the CPU 100a executes the process of step S651. ..

(Step S660-5)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the counter value of the special winning opening winning ball number counter updated in step S500-9 has reached a prescribed number, that is, the maximum winning opening is equal to the maximum possible winning number in one round. It is determined whether a game ball has entered. As a result, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the special winning opening opening control process is ended, and if it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process moves to step S660-7.

(Step S660-7)
The CPU 100a executes a special winning opening closing process necessary for closing the energization of the solenoid SOL2 and closing the special winning opening. As a result, the opening/closing body 64b is closed and the special winning opening 64a is closed.

(Step S660-9)
The CPU 100a saves the special winning opening closing effective time (1.5 seconds) in the special game timer.

(Step S660-11)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "05H".

(Step S650-13)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) a special winning opening closing designation command indicating that the special winning opening has been closed, and ends the special winning opening opening control process.

[Effective processing for closing the special winning opening]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the special winning opening closing valid process in the main control circuit 100. This special winning opening closing valid process is executed when the special figure game management phase is "05H".

(Step S670-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S660-9 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special winning opening closing valid process is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the step is performed. The processing moves to S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter, that is, whether the round game of a preset number of times has ended. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter, the process proceeds to step S670-9, and it is determined that they do not match. If so, the process proceeds to step S670-5.

(Step S670-5)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "03H".

(Step S670-7)
The CPU 100a saves the special winning opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the special winning opening closing valid process.

(Step S670-9)
The CPU 100a executes an ending time setting process for saving the ending time in the special game timer.

(Step S670-11)
The CPU 100a determines whether the current special game is a big hit game, moves the process to step S670-13 if it is a big hit game, and moves it to step S670-15 if it is not a big hit game (small hit game). Transfer processing.

(Step S670-13)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "06H".

(Step S670-15)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "07H".

(Step S670-17)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) an ending designation command indicating the start of the ending, and ends the special winning opening closing valid process. In the jackpot game, by transmitting the ending designation command, the effect control circuit 200 side transmits a predetermined command to the VDP to notify the player that the special game has ended. The ending effect is displayed on the display screen D1.

[Big hit game end wait processing]
FIG. 31 is a flow chart for explaining the big hit game end wait process in the main control circuit 100. This big hit game end wait process is executed when the special figure game management phase is "06H".

(Step S680-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S670-9 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the jackpot game end wait processing is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the step is performed. The processing moves to S680-3.

(Step S680-3)
The CPU 100a executes a game state setting process for setting a game state after the end of the special game. Specifically, the probability state preliminary flag saved in step S610-17 is loaded to save the data relating to the gaming state in the probability state flag. Further, the CPU 100a loads the high-precision number-of-times preliminary counter saved in step S610-17 and sets the high-precision number to each of the high-precision number-of-times counting counters (high-precision special-drawing number cutting counter and high-precision special 2 holding number cutting Counter) to save.

(Step S680-5)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) a game state change designation command for transmitting the game state set after the end of the special game.

(Step S680-7)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) the number of times command corresponding to the highly accurate number saved in step S680-3.

(Step S680-9)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "00H", and ends the big hit game end wait process. As a result, when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the variable display of the special symbol is restarted after the special game ends.

[Small hit game end wait processing]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart for explaining the small hit game end wait processing in the main control circuit 100. This small hit game end wait processing is executed when the special figure game management phase is "07H".

(Step S690-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S670-9 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the small hit game end wait process is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The processing moves to step S690-3.

(Step S690-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the number of game balls entered in the special winning component 64 and the number of game balls ejected from the special winning component 64 match. If they match, the process proceeds to step S690-5. If it does not match, the small hit game end wait processing is ended.

(Step S690-5)
The CPU 100a resets the count values of the above various counters and shifts the processing.

(Step S690-7)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the specific area flag is ON, and when it is ON, moves the process to step S690-9, and when not ON, moves the process to step S690-19. The specific area flag is a flag that is set to ON (“1”) based on the fact that the game ball has reached the specific area during the small hit game in step S500-13 described above.

(Step S690-9)
The CPU 100a sets the data defined in the special game control table TB shown in FIG. 7 (big hit game via small hit game).

(Step S690-11)
The CPU 100a performs a special electric auditors product maximum actuation number setting process. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S690-9, a predetermined number is set as a counter value in the special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter.

(Step S690-13)
The CPU 100a refers to the data set in step S690-9, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S690-15)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the special game (the big hit game via the small hit game) to the effect control circuit 200.

(Step S690-17)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "03H" and ends the small hit game ending process.

(Step S690-19)
The CPU 100a executes the cut-out management processing based on that the specific area flag is not on, in other words, the game ball has not reached the specific area during the small hit game. As described above, the number-of-times cutting management process is a process of updating the counter value of the highly accurate number-of-times cutting counter when the gaming state is the high probability state, and sets the probability state flag to the low probability state according to the update result. This is the process of setting the value shown.

(Step S690-21)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) a number command for transmitting the highly accurate number updated in step S690-19 to the effect control circuit 200. That is, by the processing of the steps S690-19 and S690-21, the high-accuracy number after the small hit game is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side.

(Step S690-23)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "00H", and ends the small hit game end process.

As described above, when the game ball reaches the specific area during the small hit game and the specific area flag is turned on, the processing of steps S690-9 to S690-15 relates to the big hit game via the small hit game. Various data are set, and the big hit game via the small hit game is started subsequently to the small hit game. On the other hand, although it is a rare event, when the game ball does not reach the specific area during the small hit game, the number cut management process is executed in the same manner as when the special symbol is stopped in the manner shown by the loss, The gaming state may shift (fall) from the high-probability state to the low-probability state.

The main control processing by the main control circuit 100 has been described above, but on the side of the effect control circuit 200, the effect determination processing is executed based on the reception of the change pattern command or the like transmitted from the main control circuit 100, and the change pattern is executed. Display various variable effects according to the type of command. The main processing of the effect control circuit 200 will be described below.

[About production design]
First, an example of the effect symbol S that is variably displayed in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol will be outlined. In addition, the effect display in the present embodiment, roughly, a normal effect mode displayed when the game state is a low probability state, a first special effect mode displayed when the game state is a high probability state, After the transition from the high-probability state to the low-probability state, there is a second special effect mode that is displayed when the target hold is special 2 hold, and the display screen D1 has a different background or effect pattern due to the difference in the effect mode. Is displayed.

FIG. 33A is a front view schematically showing the display screen D1 in the normal effect mode. In the variable areas AL, AC, AR of the display screen D1 located above, the effect symbol S which is variably displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol is displayed. The effect symbol S is variably displayed (scroll-displayed), for example, in the vertical direction in each of the variation areas AL, AC, AR.

As shown in FIG. 33( b ), the effect symbol S is, for example, an image in which consecutive numeral notations 1 to 8 and a predetermined character corresponding to each numeral notation are combined (effect symbol “1” to effect symbol). "8"). The effect symbol "8" including the numerical notation and the effect symbol "1" are set as a continuous symbol.

A hold display icon display area EI is provided on the display screen D1 in the normal effect mode. The hold display icon display area EI includes a first icon display area EIA in which a hold display icon indicating the number of special 1 hold memories is arranged and a second icon display in which a hold display icon indicating the number of special 2 hold memories is arranged. The area EIB is partitioned in the left-right direction. In each area, a hold display icon P can be displayed so as to correspond to the maximum storage number of special 1 hold and special 2 hold (special 1 hold=4, special 2 hold=2), and the first icon display area In the EIA, the hold display icons P are arranged from the right side to the left side in accordance with the increase of the special 1 hold, and in the second icon display area EIB, the icon P are arranged from the left side to the right side based on the memory of the special 2 hold. It In the normal effect mode, since the game state is a low-probability state, the chance that special 2 suspension is stored is infinitely small, and in principle, the icon P is not displayed in the second icon display area EIB. The second icon display area EIB may not be provided. In the center of the hold display icon display area EI, a variable target icon display area EIC that represents the hold display icon P corresponding to the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold that is the target of the special drawing lottery (change) is rectangular. It is set as an area. In the illustrated example, three pending display icons P are displayed in the first icon display area EIA, and one pending display icon P is displayed in the second icon display area EIB. It is indicated that three are reserved and stored, and one special 2 reserve is stored. Further, as shown by the arrow, when the special drawing lottery based on the start information (special 1 hold or special 2 hold) is executed, the target hold display icon P moves to the fluctuation target icon display area EIC. Is displayed, and the variable display of the effect symbol S is started substantially in synchronization with the timing of the movement display.

In this way, during the normal effect mode, the special display lottery target subject display icon P is subject to change each time the effect symbol that is variably displayed in synchronism with the change and stop of the special symbol starts changing. While shifting to the icon display area EIC side, the subsequent hold display icons P are displayed so as to be displaced one by one, and therefore, until the fluctuation start and fluctuation stop of the effect symbol S substantially synchronized with the fluctuation display of the special symbol. The player can properly grasp one cycle.

FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a flow of a basic effect from the start of variable display of the effect design S to the stop display. It should be noted that in the present example, "reach-less production", which is one system of variation production executed when the variation pattern command relating to "pseudo 0" as the first half variation pattern and the above-mentioned "normal loss 1" as the second half variation pattern is received. Take as an example. As shown in FIG. 34(a), when the variable display of the effect symbol S is started on the display screen D1, the effect symbol S scrolls downward with a predetermined time difference in the order of the variable areas AL, AR, AC. It is displayed and reaches a high-speed fluctuation that cannot be visually recognized after a predetermined time. Then, as shown in FIG. 34B, after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol S, the effect symbol S corresponding to the variable area AL is stopped and displayed in advance, and then in the variable area AR. The corresponding effect symbol S is stopped and displayed, and finally, the effect symbol S corresponding to the variable region AC is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 34(c). In the "reach-less effect", the effect symbol S corresponding to the variable area AL; AR is not stopped and displayed in the same symbol, that is, the so-called reach is not formed, and the effect symbol "stop" is displayed in a stopped state. Becomes In addition, the mode showing the hit is a mode in which all the effect symbols S are stopped with the same symbol in the variable regions AL; AC; AR, as shown in FIG. 33(a), and the mode showing the loss is this. It is a stop mode other than.

FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an effect display in the first special effect mode (hunting zone) displayed when the game state is the high probability state. As shown in the figure, in the special effect mode, the background is changed to a background with a sea as a motif different from the normal effect mode, and together with the effect pattern S, as a first display unit in the lower and upper parts thereof. The pseudo reserved display area K and the information display area M as the second display section are displayed. As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the expectation of winning the big hit game in the high-probability state is significantly improved in comparison with the low-probability state, so that state is the first special effect (production mode). ).

The pseudo-holding display area K is an area extending in the left-right direction in the lower part of the display screen D1, and a plurality of pseudo-holding icons K (K1 to K5) are arranged in the left-right direction in the area. The pseudo-holding icon K is, as its name suggests, an image ("buoy" floating in the sea in the example shown in the figure) that pseudo-displays the number of stored starting information, and the number matches the actual number of starting information. Not something to do. On the other hand, the pseudo-holding icon K slides from the right direction to the left direction as indicated by the arrow, corresponding to the pseudo variation and the start timing of the effect symbol S described later that is expressed in one variation of the special symbol. It is displayed as if it moves. In the illustrated example, the leftmost pseudo holding icon K1 is an icon corresponding to the current pseudo fluctuation. That is, the pseudo-holding display area K is an area for suggesting and notifying the progress of the variation of the special symbol (effect symbol S) in the high probability state by changing the display mode (sliding movement). Further, in the first special effect mode in which the pseudo reserved display area K is displayed, the reserved display icon P displayed in the normal effect mode is not displayed (erased), and the player does not have the start information. It is difficult to visually recognize the number of reserved memories.

The information display area M is an area displayed on the upper right side of the display screen D1, and in the area, a variation time display portion M1 simulating a clock and a special effect displayed in the variation time display portion M1. The mode number display section M2 is displayed. The variation time display portion M1 has a shape simulating a second hand that makes one rotation corresponding to the variation time of one time of the special symbol (effect symbol S), and stops at 12 o'clock substantially corresponding to the variation stop of the special symbol. To do. The special effect mode number display section M2 represents the remaining number of times until the end of the first special effect mode (remaining variation number=6 times in this example) as a numerical value, and the variation time display section M1 makes one revolution thereof. The number is reduced and displayed. That is, the variation time display portion M1, like the above-described pseudo-holding display area K, indicates the progress status (remaining time) of the variation of the special symbol (production symbol S) in the high probability state (change of the second hand). ) Is a region to be suggested and notified. Further, the special effect mode number display portion M2 is an area for suggesting and notifying the progress status until the end of the first special effect mode in the high probability state by a change in the numerical value.

Next, with reference to the time chart shown in FIG. 36, the relationship between the variable display mode of the effect symbol S in the first special effect mode and the pseudo hold display area K and the information display area M will be described.
FIG. 36(a) shows the main fluctuation, that is, the fluctuation time of the special symbol determined on the main control circuit 100 side. As described above, the variation time of the special symbol is the sum of the variation times of the first half variation pattern and the second half variation pattern, and in the high probability state corresponding to the first special effect mode, the first half variation pattern is always "pseudo 1". Any of the first half variation patterns from "" to "pseudo 5" is selected. For convenience of explanation, it is assumed here that 61 seconds (first half fluctuation time 60 seconds + second half fluctuation time 1 second) is selected as the fluctuation time of the special symbol.

As shown in FIG. 36(b), when any one of the first half variation patterns of "pseudo 1" to "pseudo 5" is selected as the first half variation pattern, as a mode of the variation production of the effect design S corresponding thereto, An aspect called pseudo variation is expressed. As shown in the figure, the pseudo-variation is an effect pattern in which temporary stop and re-variation are repeated. In the illustrated example, after the variation starts, the temporary stop and re-variation are repeated five times, and finally The example in which the effect symbol S is stopped is shown correspondingly to the variation stop time of the special symbol. It should be noted that the time and the mode relating to one pseudo change are separately determined by lottery, and this point will be described later. In this way, the pseudo-variation is an effect that makes it look as if a plurality of variations (six variations in the illustrated example) are being executed between the variation start of the special symbol and the variation stop, From the player's point of view, it is impossible to know how long and how many times the repeated fluctuations will continue, and the user will always pay attention to the display screen D1 with a sense of tension and expectation for winning the big hit game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 36C, in this example, the pseudo holding icon K displayed in the pseudo holding display area K is slide-displayed so as to correspond to the start time of each pseudo fluctuation, and the pseudo fluctuation is displayed. This is a configuration for recognizing the start timing of. Further, the pseudo-holding icon K may display a blinking mode or an effect that the color arrangement changes (“blue”→“red”), for example, to show the expectation of a big hit, for example, the sixth time. By changing the pseudo-holding icon K1 located on the leftmost to “red” so as to be synchronized with the fluctuation start timing of “No.”, it is suggested that an opportunity to win a big hit comes at the final stage of the pseudo fluctuation.

As shown in FIG. 36D, the fluctuation time display portion M1 of the information display area M starts counting at the same time as the fluctuation starts, and the second hand thereof moves clockwise. On the other hand, for example, at the same time as the start of the fourth pseudo variation, the second hand returns counterclockwise, and an effect as if the remaining variation time is increased is expressed, and finally, in synchronization with the stop display of the effect design S. One rotation ends, and the numerical value of the special effect mode number display portion M2 is subtracted. That is, the fluctuation time display unit M1 does not accurately visualize the actual fluctuation time, and has various patterns such as a mode in which the second hand stops or returns, a mode in which the second hand advances or returns differently. Rotate including.

In this way, in the first special effect mode, by erasing and concealing the reserved storage number of the start information (special 2 hold) during the change of the special symbol that mainly changes for the special 2 hold, particularly, By repeating the pseudo fluctuations during the fluctuation time corresponding to a plurality of starting information, it is possible to increase the feeling of tension and anticipation that it is difficult to know when the big hit can be won. Further, since the pseudo holding icons K arranged in a series corresponding to the repeated fluctuations that are repeatedly executed continuously slide without interruption, without being aware of one actual fluctuation stop time of the special symbol. It is possible to give a feeling that repeated fluctuations are made many times in the high probability state.

FIG. 37 shows the effect display in the second special effect mode (self-powered zone) that is displayed in correspondence with the change of the special symbol based on the special 2 hold immediately after the gaming state is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state. It is a figure. As described above, in this example, when the game ball is launched into the right-handed region ER recommended during the high probability state, the first ball hits the normal electric auditors object 66 to correspond to the left-handed region EL. The opening/closing body 90a is opened, and the opened state is maintained until the high-probability state ends, unless the player intentionally hits the left hitting area EL. Then, after the transition to the low probability state, the game ball is hit at an arbitrary timing toward the opening/closing body 90a (left hitting area EL) whose opening is maintained, so that a maximum of 2 special 2 suspensions are held. It is possible to receive the special drawing win/loss lot (special drawing game). Then, in order to correspond to the change in the special symbol corresponding to the special 2 hold for the two times, even if the change is based on the same special 2 hold, the second special mode in the high probability state is different from the second special mode. It expresses the production in a special mode.

As shown in FIG. 37(a), in the second special effect mode, a notification image V imitating a patrol lamp is displayed in the darkened screen together with the message "Last chance!". The effect symbol S is displayed in a small and variable manner at the corner of the display screen D1. The notification image V is continuously displayed, for example, from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol to the stop of fluctuation, and as shown in FIG. 37(b), the result of the special symbol win/loss lot based on the special 2 hold is “win” ( In the case of a small hit), a state of intense light emission before the fluctuation stops is expressed. On the other hand, when the result of the special drawing win/loss lot based on the special 2 hold is “miss”, no light is emitted until the fluctuation stops, and a message “sorry...” is displayed at the end of the second fluctuation. Is displayed and the second special effect mode ends. That is, the second special effect mode expresses an opportunity to revive a loser for not being able to obtain a “hit” in the first special effect mode, and is a variation corresponding to the same special 2 hold. Instead, by changing the corresponding performance depending on whether the ball entry timing (variation timing) of the game ball is in a high probability state or in a low probability state, the expectation for winning the big hit game increases. The interest and the sense of urgency about the fluctuations for the hold can be more prominently expressed, and the interest of the game is increased.

In addition, in the present example, since the game ball can be inserted into the first opening/closing body 90a that opens in the high probability state at any timing after the transition to the low probability state, the second special effect mode is used. The production can be started at any timing. Further, since the timing of acquisition of the start information (special 2 hold) can be set arbitrarily by the player, the excitement and joy of winning the jackpot game can be further imparted. Based on the above, the effect control circuit 200 will be described.

[CPU initialization process of effect control circuit 200]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart for explaining the sub CPU initialization process (step S1000) of the effect control circuit 200.

(Step S1000-1)
When the power is turned on, the CPU 200a reads the CPU initialization processing program from the ROM 200b and also performs initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the RAM 200c.

(Step S1000-3)
Next, the CPU 200a performs a process of updating the effect determination random number (first half variation effect pattern determination random number, second half variation effect pattern determination random number, etc. in this example) related to the effect determination, and thereafter, until interrupt processing is performed. The process of step S1000-3 is repeated.

[Sub-timer interrupt processing of production control circuit 200]
FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating the sub-timer interrupt process (step S1100) of the effect control circuit 200. The effect control circuit 200 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates a clock pulse in a predetermined cycle. Then, by the generation of the clock pulse by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU 200a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1100-1)
The CPU 200a saves the register.

(Step S1100-3)
The CPU 200a performs a process for permitting interruption.

(Step S1100-5)
The CPU 200a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control circuit 200. Here, unless otherwise specified, the various timer counters are decremented by 1 each time the sub-timer interrupt process of the effect control circuit 200 is concerned, and when the timer counter becomes 0, the subtraction is stopped.

(Step S1200)
The CPU 200a analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 200c and performs various processes according to the received command. In the effect control circuit 200, when the various commands described above are transmitted from the main control circuit 100, a command reception interrupt process (not shown) is performed, and the commands transmitted from the main control circuit 100 are stored in the reception buffer. To be done. Here, the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process is analyzed.

(Step S1300)
The CPU 200a measures the elapsed time of the fluctuating effect, refers to the time table set for each fluctuating effect, and executes a process corresponding to the corresponding time stored in the time table during the fluctuating effect effect. Perform management processing. Details of this time schedule management processing will be described later.

(Step S1100-7)
The CPU 200a receives commands (internal commands) set in the transmission buffer of the RAM 200c and various data and signals from the VDP for display control of the image on the display screen D1, the voice synthesis LSI for voice control, and lighting of LEDs. It is sent to and output from a control board for control.

(Step S1100-9)
The CPU 200a restores the register and ends the sub timer interrupt process.

[Variable pattern command reception processing]
FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating the variable pattern command reception process (step S1230) executed when the first half variation pattern command and the second half variation pattern command are received in the command analysis process of step S1200 of FIG. As described above, each variation pattern command is set in the main control circuit 100 in step S610-14, and then transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 by the sub command transmission process in step S100-39.

(Step S1230-1)
When the first half variation pattern command and the second half variation pattern command are received, the first half variation effect pattern determination random number (0 to 249) and the latter half variation effect pattern determination random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3 are acquired, respectively. At the same time, it refers to the variation effect pattern determination table TB corresponding to the variation pattern number, determines a specific variation effect from the variation effect pattern table, and shifts the processing.

FIG. 41 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the variation effect pattern determination table TB. As shown in the figure, the variation effect pattern determination table TB and the first half variation effect pattern determination table TB and the second half variation effect determination correspond to the first half variation pattern and the second half variation pattern determined by the main control circuit 100 side. Table TB is distinguished. In each variation effect pattern determination table TB, one variation effect number is defined for the range of the variation pattern determination random numbers 0 to 249 (first half variation effect pattern determination random number, second half variation effect pattern determination random number). .. As shown in the remarks column, each fluctuating effect number is associated with the specific content of the fluctuating effect, and the content of the fluctuating effect developed on the display screen D1 (for example, appearance Character and development etc.) will be different.

The first-half variation effect determination table TB shown in FIG. 41(a) is a table that is referred to when the first-half variation pattern is "pseudo 0". When the first-half variation effect determination table TB is referenced, the first-half variation effect is generated. "No pseudo-variation" is selected as the first-half variation effect regardless of the range of the pattern determination random numbers.

The first-half variation effect determination table TB shown in FIG. 41B is referred to when the first-half variation pattern is "pseudo 1" to "pseudo 5" and the result of the special drawing win/loss lot is "miss". It is an example of a table. As described above, the first half variation patterns of “pseudo 1” to “pseudo 5” are the variation time (first half variation) of “15 seconds”, “30 seconds”, “45 seconds”, “60 seconds”, and “75 seconds”. Time), and assuming that “15 seconds” is a basic time block (time cycle), the first half variation patterns from “pseudo 1” to “pseudo 5” are time blocks of 1 block to 5 blocks, respectively. Composed of. Then, in determining the first-half variation effect, the content (pattern) of the pseudo-variation is determined for each block according to the first-half variation pattern.

As shown in FIG. 42, for example, when the first half variation pattern is “pseudo 2”, the time block is 2 blocks (15 seconds×2 times). Therefore, first, the pseudo variation pattern of the first block is the first half. The pseudo variation pattern of the second block is selected from the variation production determination table TB, and the content of the pseudo variation pattern defined in the first half variation production determination table TB illustrated and the selection rate are different from the first half variation production determination table TB (not shown). It is determined. In the example of FIG. 42, for example, “short pseudo gasse (3 seconds)×5” is selected as the pseudo fluctuation pattern of the first block, and “short pseudo gasse (3 seconds)+long pseudo A as the pseudo fluctuation pattern of the second block. Gase 12 seconds" is selected, when the first half variation effect pattern is determined by such a combination, the variation of the effect symbol S including at least 6 total temporary stops from the variation start to the variation stop The production will be executed. Also, when the result of the special drawing win/loss lottery is “win”, the first half variation effect is determined by the same process, but at the end of the last block, for example, a pseudo variation pattern that becomes a reach state is determined, and the reach is determined. After the state, it is stopped and displayed in a manner of "hit" with a change effect according to the latter half change pattern.

The latter half variation effect determination table TB shown in FIG. 41(c) is a latter half variation effect pattern determination table TB corresponding to the latter half variation patterns "normal loss 1", "gase pseudo loss 1", and "SP development jackpot 1", respectively. .. Similar to the first half variation effect determination table TB, in the second half variation effect pattern determination table TB, one or more variation effect numbers are defined for the range of variation pattern determination random numbers from 0 to 249. Then, due to the difference in the fluctuating effect numbers, the contents of the fluctuating effects developed on the display screen D1 are different.

In the variation effect table shown in FIG. 41D, regardless of the first half variation pattern and the second half variation pattern, the effect mode is the second special effect mode (after the transition to the low probability state, until the special 2 hold is confirmed twice). It is a special variation effect table referred to in the case. As shown in the figure, the special variation effect table is divided into a table referred to in the case of “big hit” or “small hit” and a table referred to in the case of “miss”, and is classified into 0 to 249. For the range of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern up to, the aspect of "patrol lamp emission" or "patrol lamp non-emission" is defined. When "Patrol lamp emission" or "Patrol lamp non-emission" is selected from the special variation effect table, a special value that is the sum of the first half variation time corresponding to the first half variation pattern and the second half variation time corresponding to the second half variation pattern By the end of the variation time of the symbol, the notification according to any of the modes shown in FIG. 37 will be displayed.

(Step S1230-3)
The CPU 200a sets the variation effect execution command in the transmission buffer (stores in the transmission buffer) based on the variation effect number (first half variation effect number, second half variation effect number) determined in step S1230-1, and shifts the processing. .. By transmitting the variation effect execution command as an internal command for VDP, image display control for displaying the variation effect by VDP is started.

(Step S1230-5)
The CPU 200a sets the data of the time table in which the display timing, display time, etc. of the image corresponding to the variation effect are set, and shifts the processing.

(Step S1230-7)
The CPU 200a resets the variation time counting timer to time the variation effect execution time, and ends the variation pattern command reception process. The variable time counting timer reset here has the counter value added every time the timer interrupt process is performed in the time schedule management process of step S1300, whereby the execution time of the fluctuating effect is clocked and defined in the time table. Predetermined control processing is executed at each time.

[Time schedule management process]
FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating the time schedule management process (step S1300). As described above, the CPU 200a sets the variation effect execution command in the transmission buffer, and the command is transmitted as an internal command to the VDP that controls the display screen D1, so that the variation display of the effect symbol S is displayed on the display screen D1. When the change display is started, various change effects are displayed. The time schedule management process manages the time of various effects expressed during execution of the variable effect.

(Step S1300-1)
First, the CPU 200a adds the counter value of the variable time counting timer to update the execution time of the variable effect. As described above, the counter value of the variable time counting timer is reset every time at step S1230-15.

(Step S1400)
The CPU 200a refers to the timetable, sets various internal commands in the transmission buffer according to the current execution time of the effect, and performs a main display on the display screen D1 so that a predetermined effect is performed at a predetermined time. The device 80 is controlled to end the time schedule management process.

Particularly, in the first special effect mode in this example, the pseudo hold icon K displayed in the pseudo hold display area K slides every time the pseudo change is started, and the effect symbol S corresponding to the change of the special symbol is generated. While suggesting and notifying the progress status, the special effect mode number display portion M2 displayed in the information display area M changes corresponding to the change of the special symbol, and thus the progress status suggesting and notification until the special effect mode ends The display mode is controlled so that

Further, in the second special effect mode in this example, in the change of the special symbol that is targeted for the special 2 hold similar to the first special effect mode, two changes immediately after the transition from the high probability state to the low probability state. About, about the display mode is controlled so as to suggest and inform the success or failure of the big hit game acquisition by a production mode different from the first special production mode.

Although the present invention has been described based on the embodiments, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and improvements can be made by combining the embodiments. It will be obvious to the trader. In addition, it is apparent from the description of the claims that the technical scope of the present invention can include such various modified and improved forms.

In the above embodiment, the CPU 100a that executes the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) of FIG. 21 configures the starting information acquisition unit. Further, the CPU 100a that executes the special drawing win/loss process (step S610-9) of FIG. 24 constitutes a win/loss lottery means. Further, the CPU 100a that executes the special figure type determination lottery process (step S610-11) of the figure constitutes the special figure type determining means. Further, the CPU 100a that executes the special figure variation pattern determination lottery process (step S610-14) of the figure constitutes a symbol variation means. Further, the CPU 100a that executes the processing of FIGS. 27 to 32 constitutes a special game execution means. Further, the CPU 100a which executes the cut-out management processing (step S630-7) of FIG. 26, the game state setting processing (step S680-3) of FIG. 31, and the cut-out management processing of FIG. 32 (step S690-19) is in the game state. It constitutes a setting means. Moreover, the effect control circuit that executes the control process relating to the effect on the display screen D1 as the display unit, based on various commands, constitutes the effect control means.

1 pachinko machine, 9 operation mechanism, 9A push button, 30 game board,
35A first special symbol display device, 35B second special symbol display device,
60 first start winning parts, 62 second starting winning parts, 64 big winning parts,
66 ordinary electric accessory, 68 universal gate, 80 main display,
100 main control circuit, 100a main CPU, 100b main ROM,
100c Main RAM, 90a; 90b First opening/closing body; Second opening/closing body,
92;94 1st entrance; 2nd entrance, 150 payout control circuit,
200 effect control circuit, 200a sub CPU, 200b sub ROM,
200c Sub RAM, D1 display screen

Claims (2)

It is advantageous for the player based on the first starting information or the second starting information, which is acquired in response to the entry of the game ball into either the first starting part or the second starting part arranged on the game board. Win/win lottery means for executing win/win lottery regarding execution/non-execution of special game,
In accordance with the win/loss lottery, a symbol changing means for displaying a symbol showing the result of the win/win lottery in a predetermined variation time by a stop mode,
Special game executing means for executing a special game based on the result of the winning/absence lottery being a result of enabling the execution of the special game,
The game state after the special game is shifted to a high probability state where the probability of entering the second starting part is higher than a low probability state where the probability of entering the second starting part is low, and the symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times in the high probability state. Game state setting means for shifting to the low probability state based on that,
A gaming machine comprising: an effect control unit for displaying a predetermined effect on an effect display unit arranged on the game board, based on the variation time of the symbol,
The effect control means executes an effect in an effect mode different from the low-probability state, based on the change time of the symbol that is variably displayed according to the winning/absence lottery based on the second start information in the high-probability state. Enable and
After the transition from the high-probability state to the low-probability state, the symbol based on the second starting information is changed until a predetermined number of times of the symbols that are variably displayed according to the winning/winning lottery are changed. A gaming machine, which is capable of executing an effect in an effect mode different from the low-probability state and the high-probability state, based on the variation time of the symbol that is variably displayed in accordance with the winning/winning lottery. The second starting component is a first ball inlet and a second ball inlet having mutually different flow paths of game balls,
A first opening/closing body and a second opening/closing body that can be opened and closed independently of each other,
In the high probability state, the first opening/closing body and the second opening/closing body are opened, the probability of entering the respective entrances is higher than that in the low probability state, and after returning to the low probability state, 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first opening/closing body and the second opening/closing body maintains an open state and closes when a predetermined number of game balls enter.